Cress Creek Nature Trail

Cress Creek is a pretty easy hike.  It is paved most of the way and has an outhouse at the beginning of the trail. This hike is family friendly and has lots of places to take breaks along the way.  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/cress-creek-trail

West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone is about 2 hours away.  This is a fun town with an "old time" feel.  They have fun places like candy shops, old time photos and unique shopping.

Heise Hot Springs, Golf and Zipline

Heise Hot Springs is about 20 minutes away from John and Sharon's. They have a pool, hot springs pool, golf course, a pizza place and a zip line.

Check out their website for information on prices. https://www.heisehotsprings.net/

Yellowstone National Park

This is pretty self explanatory:) There are many hikes and stops along both the lower and upper loops. The cost is $35 per car entering the park. Website

Tautphaus Park Zoo

The Tautphaus Park Zoo is in Idaho Falls. They have a pretty good selection of animals and they have a little petting zoo for the littles. They have mini shows in various parts of the Zoo to introduce patrons to various animals. Just outside the Zoo there is a huge park for a picnic or let the littles play.

Admission Prices Prices include tax and conservation contribution. We accept VISA, MasterCard and Discover. Regular Adults (age 13-61): $7.50 Seniors (age 62 and over): $6.00 Children (age 4-12): $4.50 Children (age 3 and under): Free Zoo Members: Free (with membership card) Parking: Free Group Rates This includes scout troops (must be in uniform) and groups of 20 or more. Adults (age 13-61): $6.50 Seniors (age 62 and over): $5.00 Children (age 4-12): $4.00 Children (age 3 and under): Free City and Military Rate (must show I.D.) Adults (age 13-61): $5.50 Seniors (age 62 and over): $5.00 Children (age 4-12): $3.50 Children (age 3 and under): Free

Museum of Idaho

The Museum of Idaho is here in Idaho Falls. It has a permanent exhibit about this area of Idaho. They also have traveling Exhibits. I don't know what will be here next summer but I will update this post as I learn what will be here. In the past they have had some great exhibits that is fun for not only the kids but adults as well. Admission Adults $12 Hours: Mon 10-8, Tues-Sat 10-6 Seniors $11 Youth (4-17) $10 Family (up to 8) $42

Museum of Idaho Website

Lava Hot Springs

Lava Hot Springs is a town about an hour and half away. We went here for the reunion in Bear Lake a decade or so ago. There are various activities. There are Hot Pools, an Olympic size pool with 4 water slides, an indoor splash park, an indoor pool with diving boards and climbing wall. There is also a river that flows through town and places to rent tubes to float the river through town. Lava Hot Springs has a park that is good for a picnic. Click the link for prices (there are various prices for various pools)  Lava Hot Springs Website

Rexburg Rapids

Rexburg Rapids is about 30 Minutes away from John and Sharon's. They have water slides, a lazy river, climbing wall, splash park and lap pool. They offer concessions (to include Pizza Hut). They have many tables and grassy areas for picnicking. Open Swim Mon-Sat 12:30pm-5:30pm Mon & Fri 5:30pm-8:00pm Age 0-2 (Swim Diaper + Liner Required) FREE FREE Ages 3-59 $6.75 BOGO Ages 60+, Veterans, and Armed Services $5.00 $5.00 Non-Swimming $5.00 $5.00  http://www.rexburgrapids.com

Hello Family!

Hello Family, I've set up the blog with activities and attractions in and around Idaho Falls. I've found all types of activities so hopefully you'll be able to find some ideas of what is around here. At the bottom of each post (not on the mobile version, only the full site) I have added labels with the location/type of activity. If you are interested in a certain type of activity such as swimming or hiking just click the label and it will show you all the posts with that label. You can also do the same with the location. Ashley