Category archives: Family Fun

August is here, and you know what that means? With less than two months of summer remaining, it’s time to get to Bear Lake for fun in the sun before it’s too late. If you’re visiting in early August, you’re in for a real treat with our annual Raspberry Days Festival,…

With summer now revving into full gear, July is a great time to visit Bear Lake with a group of friends, your partner, or the entire family. The area has so many exciting things to experience that choosing what to do and when to do it can be challenging. That’s…

Bear Lake in June | An ItineraryWith June upon us, we are thrilled to enter the most enjoyable stretch of months at Bear Lake. Abundant spring flowers, daily temps averaging in the 70s, a relaxed vibe, and so many exciting indoor and outdoor activities make this an enchanting time of…

Spring is approaching Bear Lake, which means lingering snow showers and rising temperatures. It may be too early to go for a swim, but there’s an activity for every season in Bear Lake. A visit in May yields fewer crowds and more opportunities to immerse yourself in stunning scenery. You…

Family reunions are a great way to reconnect with loved ones and create lasting memories. A special destination for such occasions is Bear Lake Valley in Utah and Idaho. Bear Lake offers an unforgettable backdrop for your family reunion with its stunning turquoise waters and multiple accommodations that host large…

Bear Lake splits its time between being a summer hot spot and a snowy haven in the winter. Take advantage of the peak winter months and see how many activities you can cross off your list this winter.  Snowshoeing is an excellent workout in its own right, but have you…

It’s winter, and Bear Lake is gearing up for its most significant event of the year, the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest. Beginning on January 27th, with a weekend packed with activities, most events will take place at Utah Bear Lake State Park Marina. Since entrance fees to the park will…

Snowmobile the Bear Lake Valley Whether you own a snowmobile or rent, riding the 350 miles of groomed trails in Bear Lake valley is a winter adventure to experience. With challenging runs and spectacular views of Bear Lake, snowmobiling is fun for snowmobilers of all ability levels. The season starts…

What’s your favorite kind of family getaway? Does it involve resting and relaxing on white sand beaches? Learning about local history? Getting active at adventure parks or heading underground in expansive caves?Whatever your preference, you’ll find it all—and then some—in the Bear Lake Valley.Families love the wide variety of activities…

The blue, fresh waters of Bear Lake are split equally between Utah and Idaho, and have long welcomed families looking for a close-to-home vacation. But, when you and your crew are exploring the Caribbean of the Rockies, don’t miss the fun that lies beyond the beach. From reenacting life on…

Come for the Cisco Disco, stay for the party and learn about the lake’s monster lore The best part of the annual January morning cookout at Bear Lake? “The Cisco!” says 8-year-old Annie Ballingham, without hesitation. The Bonneville Cisco, makes its home in this solitary, Northern Utah body of water….

Every summer, northern Utah’s Bear Lake area awakes from its winter slumber to welcome visitors who drive up to escape the heat of lower locales. Boats come out, beachside picnic tables fill up, and kids run straight into the chilly ice-blue water without a moment’s hesitation. The town of Garden…