The Bear Lake Monster
In 1868, Joseph C. Rich wrote an article that was published in the Deseret News. It spoke of a strange, serpent-like creature that inhabited the waters of Bear Lake. Though the creature was part of local Indian lore, Rich wrote of recent appearances as a number of white settlers claimed…
A History & Landmarks Tour
From rough & tumble outlaws, to trailblazing pioneers, Bear Lake Valley is home to hundreds of years of fascinating history Bear Lake—a shimmering, turquoise gem straddling the Idaho and Utah border—resounds with a vibrant history that stretches back 12,000 years to the first inhabitants of North America. Between those…
The Fascinating History of Bear Lake Valley
Dramatic landscapes crisscrossed by the Oregon and California Trails. A raucous, early 19th-century shindig among fur trappers and Native Americans. A bank heist by one of the West’s most notorious criminals. Straddling the Utah and Idaho border, Bear Lake Valley boasts an incredible history that’s just waiting to be explored…
Wilford Woodruff Home Experience
June has been wonderful! Mark your calendars the first day of summer is sneaking upon us and we are so darn excited! I was able to take a wonderful trip! Let’s start with a wonderful homemade soda. I stopped in Montpelier, Idaho. I got a delicious homemade soda. It had…