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EDUCATION
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
HOUSING
RECREATION
MEDICAL
Idaho Falls| Rexburg
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he city of Idaho Falls, originally known as
Eagle Rock, found its beginnings with the influx
of miners, fur trades, trappers, travelers, pioneers,
and early settlers. That, along with the development of the
railroad, ferries, and bridges which spanned the Snake River,
solidified the existence of Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls is situated on the valley floor astride the Snake River. The county
seat of Bonneville County, Idaho Falls lies 50 miles north
of Pocatello and 100 miles from Yellowstone and Grand
Teton National Parks.
It is one of Eastern Idaho’s regional centers for shopping, medical care, education, and cultural awareness. There are superb opportunities for recreational activity in the nearby mountains. Wildlife
is abundant in this area; you can catch sight of deer, elk, and many
other animals among the golden leaves of the aspen trees and the
mers are extensive and mild which is ideal for fishing, biking, hiking,
horseback riding, swimming, barbecues, and floating the Snake River.
Fall on the valley floor is generally peaceful and gorgeous. Winters are
comparatively long, but not severe. Spring tends to be short in Idaho
Falls with a below average growing season. You need to plant your
garden early to ensure success.
The waterfalls are the focal point of Idaho Falls and are created by
a diversion dam which provides hydroelectric power. The U.S. Department of Energy in turn funded $7.3 million allowing for the completion
of the power plant. There are a total of three power plants which produce
hydroelectric power for Idaho Falls; combined they produce 50% of
the electricity needed.
Idaho Falls is a clean and prosperous community with friendly
residents. This city offers something for a variety of interests, no matter
the weather or season. Shopping is unlimited with excellent stores, a
healthy downtown, various box stores, and a 60-acre shopping mall.
The Grand Teton Mall is made up of 76 stores offering everything from
apparel to food. During the summer one can find a shopping alternative
at the annual Growers Market located downtown in the parking lot
of Key Bank. With year-around activities, recreational opportunities,
and excellent schools, it is no wonder young families and retirees are
proud to call Idaho Falls home.
The Upside Of Downsizing
Your Idaho Home
Sooner or later the idea of moving
from your four-bedroom home into
a two-bedroom bungalow will start
to sound appealing. Less home
means less space to clean, furnish
and of course to insure. If
downsizing is the next thing on
your bucket list, make sure and
call one of our local Farm Bureau
Insurance agents today. They’ll
help you bundle your home and
auto policies to help you save even
more, and show you how condo or
renters insurance could also be an
option. Oh, and don’t worry, there’ll
be no downsizing when it comes to
the great customer service that
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he Shoshone-Bannock and Northern Piute inhabited
the Idaho Falls region long before the Lewis & Clark expedition of 1805. The Fort Hall trading post was established
in 1834, a short thirty miles to the south and was one of the first
settlements in the area. Trappers were followed by missionaries
who had been dispatched to convert the Indians to Christianity.
Settlers by the thousands traveled through the area along the
Oregon Trail. It was not until the discovery of gold in 1860 that
settlers were attracted to this region in great numbers. The gold
rush established a need for goods and services. The town of Eagle
Rock sprang up to meet the needs of the miners who settled the
area, later the town was renamed Idaho Falls, as it known today. In
1864 Harry Rickets saw the need and built a ferry across the Snake
River nine miles north of the city of Idaho Falls.
2 www.nygaardpromotions.com J. M. (Matt) Taylor, a freighter, built a bridge across the Snake
River later that same year, referred to as the log toll bridge. The log
toll bridge was originally known as Taylor’s Bridge, then the Eagles
Rock. In 1891 its name was changed to Idaho Falls Bridge.
Miners abandoned the Idaho Falls area as the gold diminished and gold mining no longer appeared profitable. Finding
it extremely difficult to earn a living mining for gold, the early
miners and settlers turned to farming and ranching. These agricultural geniuses built irrigation systems diverting water from the
Snake River turning this arid land it into an agricultural paradise.
This high desert oasis developed into one of the richest agricultural areas in the United States. Present-day farmers produce
most of the state of Idaho’s potatoes, grain, and several other
agricultural crops.
Climate & Topography
population
Bonneville County
is the fourth largest
county in the state and
has experienced steady
growth since 1997.
Idaho Falls is the largest city in the county.
Economic diversity
and aggressive economic development
are strong reasons for
this area’s stamina and
progress. Idaho Falls is
the fourth largest city
in the state.
1980
1990
2013
Idaho Falls
39,739
43,973
58,292
Ammon
Bonneville County
State of Idaho
4,666
65,980
944,127
5,002
72,207
1,006,749
14,460
107,517
1,634,464
Source: Idaho Department of Commerce
labor force & employment
Bonneville County unemployment has remained below the national
and state average throughout the past ten years. Several large malt
plants of Anhueser Busch and Grupo Modelo have announced expansion into the county, which should help stabilize prices and production
for barley farmers. The production plants are highly automated and
they will bring some competitive jobs into the county which should
add to the tax base.
Idaho Falls has been recognized by the Milken Institute as number
eleven in their list of top performing small metro areas in the U.S.
Criteria considered for the ranking include job growth, salary growth,
and high technology Gross Domestic Product growths.
Civilian Labor Force
March 2015
Total Labor Force
Total Employment
Percentage Unemployment
State of Idaho Unemployment
U.S. Unemployment
50,189
48,018
4.2%
6.1%
5.3%
Average Temperature Range
Spring 31–77º
Fall 12–60º
Summer
41–86º
Winter 10–44º
Annual Precipitation
Annual Snowfall Growing Season Elevation 9.8 inches
30.3 inches
130 Days
4,744 feet
transportation
miles to access
Federal Interstate I-15
N-S
1
Federal Interstate I-15B E-W
0
Federal Interstate US-20 E-W
0
Federal Interstate US-26 E-W
5
Federal Interstate US-91 N-S
0
Air Service: Idaho Falls Regional Airport has five carriers servicing the
airport: Delta, Allegiant, and United Airlines. The airport is approx
imately two miles west of downtown Idaho Falls, with a 9001-foot
runway. Four major rental car companies service the airport as well.
208-612-8221.
Rail Service: Union Pacific provides freight service only.
Bus Service: Local Charter Services are available.
Greyhound Bus Lines: 850 Denver, Idaho Falls ID 83402
208-522-0912
Public Transit Authority: 208-535-0356 • www.trpta.org
General Information, Idaho Falls Bus System is divided into four
distinct areas (blue, green, red & yellow) to better serve this ever
expanding community. Home pick-up is available if you are unable to
access the public transit system.
Taxi: There are several taxi/transportation companies in Idaho Falls.
Source: Idaho Department of Labor
Cost of Living
About 9.8% lower than average for the US
Source: Sperlings Best Places
medical facilities
Idaho Falls has a wide range of medical
facilities with top-notch professionals
and state-of-the-art equipment, making
it home to the finest health care in the region. The area has full-service hospitals,
various freestanding clinics, same day
surgery centers, and home health care
services. Virtually every type of health
care professional is available for your
health and wellness needs.
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
3100 Channing Way • Idaho Falls, ID 83404
208-529-6111 • www.eirmc.com
The largest medical facility in the region, Eastern Idaho Regional
Medical Center (EIRMC) is a modern, JCAHO-accredited, fullservice hospital located in Idaho Falls. EIRMC serves as the region’s
healthcare hub, offering specialty services including open-heart surgery, leading-edge cancer treatment, trauma, neurosurgery, intensive
care for adults and infants, and a helicopter service.
With patient safety always at the forefront, EIRMC is the first
Idaho hospital to “go digital” with technological innovations that
include a pharmacy robot, bedside bar-code scanning, and electronic
medical records.
The hospital is home to Idaho’s only Level I Intensive Care Unit,
and in 2005, EIRMC received the Beacon Award for Critical Care
Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Only 10 other American hospitals were similarly honored.
EIRMC was also honored in 2007 by Qualis for the hospital’s
quality improvement work in the realm of preventing hospitalacquired infections—the only Idaho recipient of that award.
EIRMC won the Organ Donation Medal of Honor from the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for 2006, 2007,
and 2008 for its exemplary record of organ donations. Its 78 percent
conversion rate was well above the national average of 55 percent.
In 2007, the hospital was verified as a Level II Trauma Center
by the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma, a
distinction belonging to just 113 of America’s nearly 5,000 hospitals. EIRMC also earned a rare “Comprehensive” ranking of cancer
services by the same organization’s Commission on Cancer in 2004.
EIRMC is fortunate to offer a variety of services not available elsewhere in the state, including a ventilator-weaning service called ReSCU;
perinatalogy services for high-risk pregnancies; neonatology services for
extremely premature and critically ill infants; and gynecologic-oncology
services provided by specialists who focus only on cervical, ovarian,
uterine, and other reproductive cancers in women.
EIRMC is also home to the area’s only multi-person hyperbarics chamber and is regarded as the regional leader in wound care.
Mountain View Hospital
2325 Coronado • Idaho Falls, ID 83404 • 208-557-2700
www.mountainviewhospital.org
This 20-bed Acute Care Facility opened its doors in December
2002. The hospital has six operating rooms, six labor/delivery
suites, and a dedicated caesarean room. The imaging department
includes MRI, CT, Radiography, and Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, two
state-of-the-art Mammography units, and Stereo Tactic Needle
Biopsy. Mountain View Hospital also includes extensive physical
therapy modalities, including an ultra modern exercise/therapy
pool, weight room, and indoor running track. There are also medical
office buildings on the hospital grounds.
Housing
In 2013 the average residential sale price in Bonneville County was
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Communications
Idaho Falls has a variety of television and radio stations. Cable television is available along with wireless, satellite, Dish, and Direct TV.
Natural Gas: 800-548-3679 or 208-542-6600
Newspaper
Sanitation: 208-612-8491
The Post Register (daily)
www.postregister.com
333 Northgate Mile
Idaho Falls, ID 83405
208-522-1800
Intermountain Gas Company
1527 Hollipark Drive • Idaho Falls, ID 83401
2472 Holmes Avenue • Idaho Falls, ID 83405
Landfill: 208-528-5550
Rural Electric: Fall River • 208-525-1800
Telephone
The area is served by numerous cellular phone companies.
AT&T: 800-222-0300
Century Link: 800-244-1111
Sprint: 800-877-7746
McLeod: 800-909-3012
Utilities
City Utilities: New Accounts
308 Constitution Way • Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-612-8280
Electrical: 208-612-8286
308 Constitution Way • Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Rocky Mountain Power: 888-221-1070
Sewer: 208-612-8108
Water: 208-612-8471
PHOTO COURTESY OF HANS LEEFLANG
• Hope Lutheran School
2071 12 Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 • 208-529-8080
education
Idaho Falls Joint School District #91
690 John Adams Parkway • Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-525-7500 • www.d91.k12.id.us
The Idaho Falls Joint School District #91 serves approximately 11,000
students and over 600 teachers. The school district is comprised of
fourteen elementary schools, three junior high schools, two high
schools, and one alternative high school.
Spring 2013 ISAT Results (at or above proficient)
3rd Grade
Reading
Math
Language
7th Grade
90.2%
97.1%
80.5%
10th Grade
95.4%
91.4%
89.6%
95.9%
93.5%
90.3%
Source: Idaho Superintendent of Education
private schools
• Adventist Christian Academy
800 Westhill Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83402 • 208-528-8582
• Calvary Chapel Christian School
4250 S 25, East Idaho Falls, ID 83404 • 208-524-4747
• Castillito MHS
350 G Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 • 208-522-6236
• Holy Rosary Catholic School
1619 Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 • 208-522-7781
Universities/Colleges
University Place, 1784 Science Drive
208-282-7800 • www.if.uidaho.edu
University Place is unique because it
has an exceptionally low student-toteacher ratio and offers courses from
Idaho State University, Boise State
University, and University of Idaho.
The university is ideally located adjacent to the INL facility. Its educational programs are individually designed to meet the experience and
objectives of the students and continue to provide an elevated quality
of education and research since 1954.
PHOTO COURTESY EITC
Eastern Idaho Technical College
1600 South 25th East
208-524-3000 • 800-662-0261
www.eitc.edu
Eastern Idaho Technical College (EITC)
in Idaho Falls provides high quality educational programs that focus on the needs of the community for the
21st century. EITC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on
Colleges and Universities. The College is a state supported technical
college created in 1969 to serve citizens in its nine county service area
by being a minimal cost, open-door institution that champions technical programs, customized industry training, basic skills instruction,
workforce and community education, on-line distance education, and
student services. Eastern Idaho Technical College offers a real-world
education critical for success in today's and tomorrow’s marketplace.
6 www.nygaardpromotions.com • King’s Academy
2170 12 Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 • 208-523-2191
• Mountainview Christian Center
4475 N. Ammon Rd., Idaho Falls, ID 83404 • 208-523-4743
• Snake River Montessori School
2970 E 1st St., Idaho Falls, ID 83401 • 208-524-4730
welcome to ammon
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he incorporated city of Ammon is its own separate community, although it is often included in the same context as
Idaho Falls. The two have boundaries that meet and thus it is
difficult to tell where one city ends and the other begins. Remember,
they are individual entities but occasionally throughout this publication information refers to both communities while they share many
of the same amenities.
population
Ammon grew from a population of 447 in 1950, to 2,468 in 1965,
to 4,666 in 1980, and estimated 14,460 in 2013. The community
continues to grow with new residential and commercial construction
progressing at a rapid pace.
history
Compiled by Vera Lee, 1966
Ammon was incorporated as a village on October 10, 1905. It was first
called South Iona and was part of Bingham County. Ammon is now
located in the County of Bonneville which was created in 1911 and
was named after Captain Bonneville who was in this region as early
as 1832. Settled by Latter Day Saints, a branch of the church was
first organized November, 1887, with Arthur M. Rawson as presiding Elder. In February 1893, he was named as Ammon’s first Bishop.
Ammon was then chosen as the village name, honoring the son of
Mosiah of the Book of Mormon history.
Ammon’s history actually began about 1883, when Joseph Empey
filed on 160 acres. Churches, schools, ditches, and roads were the first
concern of the pioneers of the area. The first well was dug in 1889 by
Bishop Rawson.
A petition was filed to incorporate the Village of Ammon on
October 10, 1905. The townsite was comprised of 160 acres and divided into sixteen blocks with the large blocks having eight lots each.
In 1912 an electric line was run from Idaho Falls to Ammon. This
not only furnished light and power to the homes of the village, but
also to homes along the lines. A
village well was dug in 1946. It
was 160 feet deep and provided
pure drinking water.
In 1961 the city of Ammon purchased ten acres for
a centrally located city park,
named McCown Park. This
park was developed into a family recreation and picnic area,
with a swimming pool, picnic
shelter, playground equipment,
sprinkler system tennis courts,
and horseshoe pits being constructed and installed.
CITY OF AMMON
City Office:
2135 South Ammon Road
Ammon, ID 83401
208-529-4211
Utilities: 208-529-4211
Swimming Pool:
2000 Southwick Lane
Ammon, ID 83401
208-522-9323
EDUCATION
Bonneville Joint School District #93
3497 M Ammon Road
208-525-4400
www.93.k12.id.us
The Bonneville Joint School District #93 encompasses Bingham and
Bonneville Counties along with a portion of the City of Idaho Falls as
well as the incorporated cities of Ammon, Iona an Ucon. The school
district houses around 7,500 students.
2013 ISAT Results (at or above proficient)
3rd Grade
Reading
Math
Language
7th Grade
97.1%
98.5%
91.9%
98.5%
93.2%
94.3%
10th Grade
96.3%
91.8%
90.9%
Source: Ammon City Hall
IDAHO FALLS ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION
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IDAHO FALLS HISTORIC CHURCHES
In 1896 the city’s newspaper of that era, The Idaho Register, proclaimed
Idaho Falls as one of the better theologically served communities in
Idaho. The Mormon, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Swedish Mission,
and Baptist faiths had established churches in the community of Idaho
Falls. The population was 1,200 during that time period. Four of the
seven churches on the Walking Tour of Idaho Falls Historic Churches
are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are Trinity
United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Cornerstone
Assembly of God, and Holy Rosary Church. A map of the walking
tour is available through the Eastern Idaho Visitor Information Center.
IDAHO FALLS PARKS & RECREATION
Idaho Falls has a well organized and run parks department. It oversees
approximately 29 parks, golf courses, zoo, and recreation centers.
This department sponsors various activities, events, and leagues from
fencing to softball. For further information contact the Park Superintendent at 208-529-1478.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
TEMPLE & VISITORS CENTER
1000 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 • 208-523-4504
The Temple is a recognizable site in Idaho Falls as its beautiful white architecture towers over the Snake River. The Idaho Falls
Temple Visitor Center provides free public tours, video presentations,
exhibits, and artwork displays daily. The Temple is not open to the
public; only the faithful, active members of the Church may enter
the Temple. This Temple was dedicated on September 23, 1945 to
serve members of the church living in southeastern Idaho and western
Montana and Wyoming.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Idaho Falls downtown is a gathering place of cultural, retail, and business activities. It is home to several quality museums, a public library,
great dining, unique shopping, the Willard Arts Center, the Colonial
Theater, Civitan Plaza Pocket Park, and the Idaho Falls Symphony.
8 www.nygaardpromotions.com museum of idaho
200 North Eastern Avenue
208-522-1400
www.museumofidaho.org
Open daily, this museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the natural and cultural
history of Idaho and the Intermountain West. The museum
does this by developing regional
educational programs in the
sciences and humanities, and
hosting selected national traveling exhibits.
SNAKE RIVER GREENBELT PARK
This popular 29-acre park and path in downtown Idaho Falls sits
along the banks of the Snake River.
It is a wonderful place to walk, jog, roller blade, boat, watch waterfowl, and view the famous waterfalls.
idaho falls symphony
498 A Street
208-529-1080
www.srv.net/~ifsymph
Founded in 1949, the orchestra consists of approximately 60 volunteer
and paid musicians from the area performing concerts throughout
the year.
Actors Repertory Theater of Idaho
257 West Broadway, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 • 208-524-3205
www.artidaho.org
Repertory Theater offers quality drama productions for the
community.
Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
300 S. Capital Ave. • Idaho Falls, ID 83402 • 208-524-7777
www.theartmuseum.org
The home of Eagle Rock Art Guild, the museum has four galleries
featuring works of Idaho artists. Classes are also offered. The gift shop
sells affordable works by Idaho artists and authors.
TAUTPHAUS PARK
& ZOO
2725 Carnival Way
208-612-8552
www.idahofallszoo.org
Tautphaus Park Zoo is billed
as “The Best Little Zoo in the
West.” Habitat has been developed and provided for over
300 animals from six continents. A children’s zoo allows
kids to touch, feed, and pet a
large variety of animals. For
further information regarding admission, education and
special events tours contact
the zoo at 208-612-8552.
arts council
Willard Arts Center Colonial Theater
498 A Street • Idaho Falls, ID 83402 • 208-522-0471
www.idahofallsarts.org
Owned and operated by the Idaho Falls Arts Council and made up
of three buildings which house an art gallery, children’s art gallery, art
classes, and a theater. Throughout the year the theater offers Broadway
musicals, children’s plays, and concerts. The gallery shows new exhibits
every couple of months and the Arts Council sponsors free outdoor
summer concerts, the Snake River Roaring Youth Jam, and a three-day
children’s art festival.
GOLFING
The golf season in southeastern and eastern Idaho runs from March
through November predicated on the weather.
Sage Lakes Golf Course
100 E. 65 North
208-612-8535
Sand Creek Golf Course
5200 S. 25th East
208-612-8115
Pinecrest Golf Course (pictured above)
701 E. Elva
Idaho Falls ID 83401
208-612-8485
Idaho Falls Country Club
(private course)
11611 South Country Club Drive
208-523-5762
harvest fest
The fall of 2006 marked the first annual Harvest Fest for the
community. Harvest Fest was created to honor the spirit of gratitude
of the local farmers and their harvest and to support those in the
community that make it a safe place to live. The event’s founders felt it
was a great way to celebrate the community’s farming roots. For more
information on the event contact: www.ifharvestfest.com
professional baseball league
Kansas City Royals, Idaho Falls Chukar
The Idaho Falls Chukars are part of the Pioneer Minor League-Division
A baseball circuit. There are seven other teams in this league: the Billings
Mustangs, Casper Rockies, Great Falls White Sox, Provo Angles, Helena
Brewers, Missoula Osprey, and the Ogden Raptors.
WES DEIST AQUATIC CENTER
149 7th Street • Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-612-8111 • www.ci.idahofalls.id.us
Featuring an Olympic-sized indoor pool, which is used daily for classes
and lap swimming.
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Russet Lions Noise Park
Russet Lions Noise Park was started in 1972. Presently the raceway
displays a multitude of motorized races. Moto-X races are scheduled six
times throughout the season. Moto-X practices are Wednesdays from 5
p.m. to dusk. For more information on Moto-X contact Reuben Wilson
at 208-523-6329. There are ten IMCA sanctioned Modified Stock Car
races, along with Street Stock, Pure Stock, Mini Stock, Hornet, and Go
Kart races. For more information on these races contact Mark Moore at
208-525-3850. This 400-plus-acre facility is owned by the city of Idaho
Falls and is administered by the Russet Lions Club. All proceeds are used
to improve the Noise Park facility and assist the Russet Lions Club in
supporting local charitable programs. [email protected]
Sandy Downs
Located off St. Clair Road this 200-acre facility is home to many
events including the Warbonnet Rodeo and pari-mutual horse racing.
208-612-8480
WELCOME TO SHELLEY
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ohn F. Shelley, along with two friends, George and James Steele
journeyed from American Fork, Utah to the Snake River Valley,
with only a month’s worth of supplies. They first traveled to Eagle
Rock, known today as Idaho Falls then on to Iona. Once they selected
and acquired the land needed to exist they returned home to get their
families and worldly goods.
Shelley took his 160 acres and platted a town and began selling city
lots. This new town needed a name. Mrs. Shelley suggested Shelco, Mr.
Shelley wanted Sheltor, but the railroad had already named the new
spur Shelley, so the town became Shelley. In the fall of 1892 the Shelleys
moved to their new home, which is named after John F. Shelley.
Shelley is situated in Bingham County 10 miles south of Idaho
Falls, at an elevation of 4,629 feet above sea level.
Inhabitants of Shelley enjoy a relaxing, wholesome atmosphere
where everyone knows their neighbor. Since 1927 the annual Spud
Days have been held in Shelley. Spud Days observes the harvest of
Idaho’s potato crop, Idaho’s most famous export. The Celebration
begins with the Miss Russet Beauty Pageant in September and
concludes with a Demolition Derby.
education
Shelley Joint School District # 60
Shelley has an excellent school system for its students. In the fall of 2004
the district will complete construction of a new school to accommodate
the growth in Shelley. 208-357-3411, www.sd60.k12.id.us
3rd Grade
Reading
Math
Language
7th Grade
97.6%
99.4%
92.8%
10th Grade
97.7%
97.1%
91.7%
96.7%
92.5%
94.5%
UTILITIES
Water
Teton Water Works
515 N. State Street, Shelley, ID 83274 • 208-357-1850
Electrical
Idaho Falls Power
140 South Capital Ave. • Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-612-8286 • www.ifpower.org
Gas
Intermountain Gas
1527 Hollipark Drive • Idaho Falls, ID 83401
800-548-3679 • 208-542-6600 • www.intgas.com
Sanitation
Granpa’s Trash Service
4700 W 65 S
Shelley, ID 83274 • 208-357-1890
Landfill: 208-528-5550
Sewer: 208-529-1108
Municipal Services
Bingham County Assessor
Bingham County Planning
Shelley City Hall Shelley Library 208-782-3017
208-782-3177
208-357-7801
208-357-7801
Communications
Shelley and Idaho Falls have access to the same television and radio
stations.
Newspaper: Shelley Pioneer
154 E Center Street • Shelley, ID 83274 • 208-357-7661
population
1980
Shelley
3,300
Bingham County 36,489
1990
2013
3,536
37,583
4,396
45,290
WELCOME TO rigby
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igby, just fifteen miles northeast of Idaho Falls on State
Highway 20, is the county seat of Jefferson County and was
incorporated in 1903. At an elevation of 4850 feet above
sea level the neighborhoods here are surrounded by natural wonders.
Downtown has a thriving commercial center. This quaint little community is known as the birthplace of television and the home of its
inventor, Philo Farnsworth. The town is encircled by golf courses and
hot springs. Adults and children alike will enjoy the Jefferson County
Historical Society and Museum. Rigby was named after a leader of
the Mormon Church in Driggs who helped organize the town.
Jefferson County was established February 18, 1913 and named
in honor of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States.
The first settlers were Mormons who constructed a greater majority
of the irrigation system that exists today. The county covers around
1,106 square miles.
The Jefferson County Fair is held in Rigby annually in August.
The festivities include a rodeo, parade, barbecue, and a talent show.
population 2013 est.
Rigby
4,043 Jefferson County 26,914
employment
Jefferson County Unemployment (November 2011) 7.1%
communications
Rigby and Idaho Falls have access to the same television and radio
stations.
Local Newspaper: The Jefferson Star
134 West Main • Rigby, ID 83442 • 208-745-8701
Public Use Airport
Rigby-Jefferson County
208-745-7654
Municipal Services
Jefferson County Assessor 208-745-9228
Jefferson County Court Clerk 208-745-7756
Jefferson County Planning & Zoning 208-745-9220
Rigby City Hall 208-745-8111
Rigby Library 208-745-8231
education
Jefferson County Joint District #251
Superintendent’s Office
201 Idaho Avenue • Rigby, ID 83442 • 208-745-6693
3rd Grade
Reading
Math
Language
7th Grade
94.4%
98%
87.4%
97.8%
96.2%
94.9%
96.8%
91.3%
92.2%
Private School: Jefferson Montessori
3866 E. Menan-Lorenzo Hwy • Rigby, ID 83442 • 208-745-8996
Cedar Park Golf Course
236 N 4400 E • Rigby, ID 83442 • 208-745-0103
Jefferson County Pioneer Museum
Jefferson County is the main theme of the museum and is located in
Rigby Idaho, the birthplace of television. One of the most popular
sections is the Ormond Big Game Photo exhibit. The Roberts Room
is a new addition to the museum. Admission is free, donations are accepted. Open Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, located
at 118 West 1 Street, 208-745-8423.
10th Grade
JEFFERSON COUNTY LAKE, PHOTO COURTESY HANS LEEFLANG
Local Resources in Idaho Falls & Rexburg Area
Banking & Finance
Idaho Central Credit Union
4400 Central Way
Chubbuck, ID 83202
208-478-3300
www.iddu.com
See our ad inside back cover
Map locations 1 & 2
Cable, internet
Cable One
Internet, TV and Phone
1-855-222-5366
www.cableone.net
See our ad outside back cover
Chamber of Commerce
Idaho Falls Chamber
of Commerce
425 North Capital
208-523-1010
www.idahofallschamber.com
Map location 3
Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce
127 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-5700
www.rexburgchamber.org
Map location 8
Education
Eastern Idaho Technical College
1600 South 25th East
208-524-3000
www.eitc.edu
See our ad on page 6
Map location 4
home improvement
Glass Crafters
111 West Main
Rexburg, ID 83440
Map location 13
Insurance
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance
208-522-2652 (Idaho Falls)
208-356-4439 (Rexburg)
www.idfbins.com
Phone
Cable One
Internet, TV and Phone
www.cableone.net
855-222-5366
See our ad outside back cover
State Farm Insurance
Tammy Sluder
279 West Main Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-656-0444
[email protected]
Map location 9
Photography
Michael Lewis Photography
208-313-1396
[email protected]
lANDSCAPing
Thompson Landscape Products
1350 Thompson Drive
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-359-0880
www.thompsonpaving.com
Map location 15
real estate
Idaho’s Real Estate
1014 Erikson Drive
Rexburg ID 83440
www.idahosrealestate.net
See our ad back outside cover
Map location 14
Lodging
AmericInn
1098 Golden Beauty Drive
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-5333
www.americinn.com
Map location 10
Restaurants
Fongs Restaurant
26 East Main Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-359-2566
Map location 12
Comfort Inn
195 South Colorado Avenue
208-528-2804
www.comfortinn.com
Map location 5
Title Insurance
Pioneer Title
1655 Elk Creek Road
208-542-0040
www.pioneertitleco.com
See our ad on inside front cover
Map location 6
Medical
Madison Memorial Hospital
450 East Main Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-9817
www.madisonhospital.org
See our ad inside
front cover
Map location 11
Business Location Guide for
Rexburg, Idaho
 Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce
 Tammy Sluder State Farm Insurance
 AmericInn
 Madison Memorial Hospital
 Fongs Restaurant
 Glass Crafters
 Idaho's Real Estate
 Thompson Landscape Products
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Business Location Guide for
Idaho Falls, Idaho
 Idaho Central Credit Union
 Idaho Central Credit Union
 Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
 Eastern Idaho Technical College
 Comfort Inn
 Pioneer Title
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welcome to rexburg
MICHAEL LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY
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R
exburg is an unspoiled town with wide tree-lined
streets (the widest in Idaho) and memories going back to
its Mormon ancestry. The town abounds with well kept
homes, businesses and parks—one even boasts a carousel. A sound
economic base, excellent schools, a low crime rate, and high family
values all help to make Rexburg an “American” family community.
Rexburg, in the Mountain Time Zone, is situated in the rich potato
region of Eastern Idaho in the area of the Upper Snake River Valley.
This charming town has been rated as one of the Top One-Hundred
Small Towns in America; it is not hard to understand why once you
visit this diverse and interesting area. Cooler temperatures and clear
air of this high mountain valley help to create the perfect vacation
retreat.
Economic growth is steady and secure. The area’s major industry
is agriculture with potatoes, grain and hay being the chief crops. Artco
Printing and Brigham Young University-Idaho employ the largest
non-agricultural work force. Rexburg Business Park is a progressive
business area located near Rexburg city limits. Rexburg has many fine
physicians, dentists and other health care professionals, along with
a full service hospital. This coupled with a variety of grocery stores;
restaurants, gas stations, pharmacies, retail stores, and other services
help meet the needs of residents.
The community takes pride in its respect for the past while maintaining high goals for the future. One of its greatest assets, however,
is its genuine old fashioned friendliness. Rexburg extends a warm
welcome to you, your family and your business!
Rexburg was not a permanent home for Native Americans, but
the Shoshone, Bannock, Crow, Sioux and Blackfeet made annual
hunting trips through this country. The first trappers were led by
Andrew Henry in 1810. These trappers established the first American fur trading post west of the Rockies just north of present day
Rexburg.
Many years later the Utah Northern Railroad laid twenty miles
of track west of Rexburg in order to connect Utah to the gold fields
of Montana and Central Idaho. The nearest labor source was to be
found among the Mormons of Utah. One of the many workers was
John R. Poole who spread the word that there was fertile land available for farming.
The leadership of the Mormon Church was looking for new
areas to expand. In 1882 Thomas E. Ricks was requested by the
church to lead the colonization effort in the Rexburg area. The first
settlers arrived in 1883 to find the townsite already incorporated
and surveyed with wide streets laid out in four directions. The town
was first named Ricksburg, later changed to Rexburg, the German
ancestral name of Ricks.
Housing
Real estate in Rexburg is surprisingly stable; the rental market is strong
given the number of University students. Real estate remains a great
investment in the Rexburg area.
In 2013 the average residential sale price as $169,600.
Source: SnakeRiverMLS.com
Newspapers
Standard Journal • 23 South First East • Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-5441 • www.rexburgstandardjournal.com
Post Register • 121 East Main • Rexburg, ID 83440
208-656-0101 • www.postregister.com
MAIN SREET
Population
Idaho State Total
Madison County
Rexburg
1999
2015 (estimated)
1,251,700
24,806
15,791
1,634,464
37,572
26,520
Rexburg is the 10th largest city in Idaho and Madison County is the
4th fastest growing county.
Source: U.S. Census. These are estimates; a true reflection of population will be
available at next U.S. Census.
Finest Chinese & American Foods
Catering Available
26 East Main Street • Rexburg ID 83440
208.359.2566
www.fongschineserexburg.com
11am–9pm Monday–Thursday • Friday & Saturday 11am–10pm
Labor Force
Madison County has maintained one of Idaho’s lowest unemployment
rates in decades. The county has been well below the national and state
unemployment rates for over a decade. Businesses are expanding and
new companies are emerging because of the county’s reputation for
its labor force with an outstanding aggressive work ethic.
The business park in Rexburg also attracts new and expanding
modern businesses. BYU-Idaho is still growing and adding more
degree programs—increasing employment.
Labor Force
%Unemployed (October 2013)
Madison County 5.3
Idaho6.7
United States
7.3
Source: Idaho Commerce & Labor
Per Capita Income
Personal income is the sum of all income going to individuals. It includes wages, salaries, proprietor’s income, rents, dividends, interest,
and welfare payments. Per capita income is total personal income
divided by the population. Economists consider per capita income,
estimated by the U. S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, to be one of the
best measures of an area’s economic prosperity.
Per Capita Personal Income 1993
Madison County
Idaho
United States
1997
2013
10,775
13,392
15,133
17,69920,39222,568
21,220
25,288
53,046
Source: Idaho Commerce & Labor
Climate & Topography
Rexburg is located in a high country valley sitting atop the Upper
Snake River Aquifer. To the east one can view the Teton and Big
Hole Mountains; the Targhee National Forest lies northeast. Madison
County is semi-desert on the west changing to rich volcanic soil as you
cross the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River further to the east. In the
southwest corner rising several hundred feet out of the desert floor,
are ancient volcanoes know as the Menan Buttes.
Spring and summer days offer a luxuriance of sunshine, warm days,
and pleasantly cool evenings. Rexburg is probably at its best in the fall
with the change in nature’s colors and cooler temperatures. Winters
can be cold with snow. Locals make the most of the season by being
active in winter sports throughout the region.
Average Temp. (Degrees F)
Normal High Normal Low
January (coldest month)
July (hottest month)
27.6
85.9
10.0
49.9
Annual Precipitation
Annual Snowfall
Elevation
11.2 inches
54.2 inches
4,865 feet
Economic Overview
Agriculture is the area’s major industry with grain, hay, and potatoes
as the principal crops. Although the economy of the area revolves
primarily around agriculture, other industries such as construction,
trade, education and services have a significant effect on the area’s
average of around 3,800 persons developing 300 business establish-
ments. The Island Park and Teton Basin area, adjacent to Yellowstone
Park on the east, are major tourist attractions employing people in
resorts, lodges, inns and dude ranches. The area has several potato
processing facilities operating nine to ten months each year, along
with eleven fresh market potato warehouses.
Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg represents a large
force in the area’s economy. The University employs over 1,000 teachers and permanent staff as well as students who work on campus
part-time. Brigham Young University-Idaho is a privately owned
religious four-year college affiliated with the Church of Latter Day
Saints.
Artco Printing is the other major employer established in the
area, currently employing over 700 workers / specializing in wedding
supplies and announcements, the company is one of the largest of its
kind in the United State. Rexburg is also home to AMET, a computer
programming services company. AMET produces sophisticated
welding control systems to monitor welding operations on external
fuel tanks for NASA space shuttle flights.
Agriculture, retail trade, education, food service, food processing,
tourism, construction and clerical occupations provide most of the
job market. During the period of April to October, labor is in its
greatest demand. Due to the areas seasonal industries, the remainder
of the year there is a surplus of labor.
Utilites
City of Rexburg
35 N. 1st East
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-359-3020
www.rexburg.org
Television Stations
KIDK-TV 3
KIFI-TV 8
208-522-5100
208-525-8888
Elementary/Secondary Public Schools
Madison School District #321
290 North First East
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-359-3300
http://d321.k12.id.us/main/
93% Graduation Completion Rate
3rd Grade
7th Grade
10th Grade
97.7%
99.5%
95.3%
98.3%
95.1%
92.1%
97.6%
93.7%
93.4%
Reading
Math
Language
208-542-6000
888-221-7070
Private Schools
Shumway Academy (Grades k-5)
3055 North 125 East
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-5437
Electrical & Natural Gas
Intermountain Gas Company
Rocky Mountain Power
Communications
Radio Stations
KBY-FM 100.5 208-356-2907
Health Care
Rexburg is home to a strong, reliable healthcare system and features
some of the best physicians and surgeons in the state along with a
beautiful community hospital and other health clinics. It enjoys the
availability of great oncology care, quality primary care offices, compassionate women’s and pediatric care, and a variety of optical and
dental centers. Looking East down Main Street, you will see the newly
completed construction and expansion of Madison Memorial Hospital.
Madison Memorial Hospital
Madison Memorial Hospital, the only county-owned, non-critical
access hospital in Idaho, is a 69 bed, full-service facility. It is on the
forefront of providing evidence-based holistic patient care and linking
its community members to the most progressive physicians, treatment, and medical technology available. Madison Memorial’s services
include outpatient clinics, dedicated physician practice groups, and
offers a variety of specialty areas - many are linked to nationally and
internationally recognized healthcare institutions.
Madison Memorial has grown substantially over the years, but has
never lost the enduring goal of fulfilling the emotional, physical, and
spiritual needs of those they serve. In July of 2008, Madison Memorial
completed a $55 million dollar expansion that tacked on 76,000 square
feet of new space and remodeled 85,000 square feet of space. The addition included new and improved facilities in the areas of Emergency
Medicine, Radiology, Laboratory, and Surgical Suites.
Apart from general and same day surgeries, their surgical department is also equipped for Orthopedic, Neurology, Gynecology, Ear
Nose and Throat, and Spinal procedures. They also acquired a highly
advanced operating table called the Jackson Table in 2008 that improves
safety and comfort during spine surgeries. The hospital’s Short-Stay
Therapy Department is also a great resource for chemotherapy as well
as blood and iron infusions.
The Family Maternity Center was also expanded with new familyfriendly, post-partum rooms, and a new Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) in 2009. The hospital has been able to keep infants at
an even earlier gestational age than before with the addition of two
neonatologists.
The organization has also earned the ISO 9001-2000, or “deemed
status”, the most sought after recognition for quality outcome management by international healthcare organizations.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MADISON HOSPITAL
450 East Main Street • Rexburg, ID 83440
208-3456-3691 • www.madisonhospital.org
byu-idaho campus & cultural center
Brigham Young University-Idaho attracts students from across the
United State and throughout the world. Established in 1888, BYUIdaho has grown from a small local academy to a thriving university.
The university is affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Student and employees adhere to an honor code that
is reflected in a clean, friendly environment observed across the entire
campus. The school employs nearly 1,200 full and part time employees, which includes faculty. The school is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities. BYU-Idaho is “rethinking
education” with innovations to benefit students and facility.
Comprehensive liberal arts, vocational, and scientific curriculum is
offered during a tri- semester system—spring, fall, and winter. Facilities
are better utilized and more students are served by their admission to
a track composed of two of the three semesters. The university is thus
able to serve 3,000 more qualified students annually for a total over
15,000 more students annually.
As a two tiered institution, BYU-Idaho offers students a choice of
associate’s or bachelor’s degrees. Students complement their academic
experience by participating in the expanded Activities Program. An
internship, practicum, or on campus work experience provides additional growth. Situated on a 430 acre campus are 38 major buildings
and residence halls. Learning facilities include the 120-acre Livestock
Center and the adjacent 110-acre Henry’s Fork Outdoor Learning Center west of Rexburg, the Outdoor Learning Center at Badger Creek in
Teton Basin, and the 38-acre Natural Science Center in Idaho’s famous
Island Park. The Alumni and Friends Center is located at 16 East Main
Street in Rexburg. The Division of Continuing Education offers both
credit and non-credit courses of interest to community patrons.
The Center Stage Performing Arts Series offers a wide variety of
music, dance, and theater that entertains, uplifts, and enlighten students
and the entire community. Professional entertainment is blended with
performances by gifted performers and faculty members. The McKay
Library features a family research area. The University Bookstore offers
a multitude of LDS publications, artwork, and BYU-Idaho memorabilia. Re-discover radio with KBY-FM 100.5 for the latest in NPR and
local news and an array of Broadway, classical, and jazz music.
For information: BYU-Idaho University Relations • 208-496-1150
BYU-Idaho Directory Assistance • 208-496-2411 • www.byui.edu
Source: BYU-Idaho
Arts, Entertainment & recreation
Idaho International Dance & Music Festival
Every August a slice of cultural heritage converges on Rexburg as
approximately 300 dancers and musicians from throughout the world
perform. During the nine-day festival, Rexburg transforms itself
into an international folk village complete with a spectacular opening ceremony, parade, street dance, outdoor band concerts, public
performances, and Youth Culture Days. A variety of different teams
perform authentic dances from their native countries as they step to
the accompaniment of live music. Hosted y the Rexburg Chamber of
Commerce, this festival is internationally acclaimed and is know as
one of the finest festivals in the world. www.idahofalkdance.com
Porter Park & Walking Path & Idaho
Centennial Carousel
Tennis courts, playground equipment,
water slide, baseball diamonds, and picnic
area can all be enjoyed in this downtown
park. The jewel of the park, however, is
the “Idaho Centennial Carousel,” this
1926 Spillman Engineering Carousel
was renovated in 1990 to commemorate
Idaho’s 100th birthday. It has 12 newly
carved horses and 26 repaired horses
along with restored chariots. Music is by
Stinson Band Organ Company in Ohio.
The organ runs on a paper roll, providing the old-fashioned original
sounds. It is one of approximately 170 antique wooden carousels
still existing in the United. States. The carousel is housed in a new
building at Porter Park.
Beaver Dick Park
This park, located five miles west of town, is one of the area’s most
famous natural attractions. The park is named after one of the last
real mountain men of the valley. “Beaver Dick” lived in the area until
his family all died of smallpox. Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National
Park is named after his Shoshone wife. A monument stands on the
grave site of Beaver Dick and his family. The park offers picnic tables,
children’s playground equipment, and a dock used to launch and retrieve boats in the river.
Rexburg Municipal Golf Course: 9-hole course
26 South Airport Road • Rexburg, ID 83440 • 208-359-3037
Teton Lakes Golf Course
18-hole public course
1014 North 2000 West • Rexburg, ID 83440
208-359-3036
Rexburg Nature Park
The nature park is a 15-acre park located near the fairgrounds on the
west side of Rexburg. This park was created to provide an area for joggers
and cyclist. Fishing ponds are available to everyone. One pond has been
designed with special attention given to the needs of handicapped individuals and children under thirteen years of age. The Clair Boyle Skate Park
is located in the Nature Park. This paved park has something for all skill
levels, featuring ramps, bowls, and other obstacles.
for all your residential
and commercial glass needs
• Free high-speed internet in every room
• Hot home-style breakfast
• Guest laundry facilities
• Indoor heated pool & hot tub
• Game area • Gift shop
• Meeting room • Large vehicle parking
Renovated in 2015, 1 mile from BYU-Idaho
conveniently accessible via US Hwy 20
208-356-5333
1098 Golden Beauty Drive, Rexburg ID 83440
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vinyl windows, insulated glass repair, screens,
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AREA ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The first of the national parks, Yellowstone was
discovered and explored in 1808 by John Colter,
formerly of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Today
millions of visitors still enjoy this spectacular wilderness. Whether you are a camera buff, geologist,
nature lover, or a tourist, Yellowstone tends to
weave a spell on you. Geysers periodically spouting water and steam, “mudpots” filled with boiling
mud and sulphurous smells can be left behind in
the blink of an eye. The next curve in the road can
suddenly give you a breathtaking scene of white
capped mountains, sweet air, and rivers that cascade into powerful waterfalls. Mountain meadows
filled with profusions of wildflowers may be the
backdrop for elk, deer, or bear. Grizzly bears and
buffalo are some of the most spectacular animals
seen in the park. The grizzlies are harder to spot
and tend to stay in the high country, while buffalo
can be seen grazing and you may need to share the road with them.
Other animals to watch for include antelope, bighorn sheep, coyotes,
lynx, wolves, mountain lions, and a multitude of birds.
Fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and boating are just a few
of the activities offered. In the winter, the quiet beauty of Yellowstone
is awe-inspiring. The wilderness saga continues and can only be seen
by those who venture in by cross-country skis, snowshoes, snowmobiles, or snowcoach. Whatever season you choose to visit the park the
unparalleled beauty of nature will give you special memories that you
will cherish forever.
MESA FALLS BY MICHAEL LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY
mesa falls
The entire Snake River pours over the crest and drops 114 feet to the
floor of the canyon with an explosive spray and one of the most impressive geological sites in Idaho. The wooden walkways and railings make
it possible for one to view the falls from relative safety. A ramp from
the parking lot to the falls makes it handicapped accessible.
The scenic view is spectacular as you are standing within a few
feet of the water as it spills over the falls. The Lower Mesa Falls is 65
feet high. The overlook here is not as close as the Upper Mesa Falls,
but it gives a grander view of the falls in relation to the surrounding
canyon.
The falls are the last undisturbed waterfalls of consequence in the
western U.S. These falls are approximately ninety minutes north of
Idaho Falls, on State Highway 20. Highway 47 east of Ashton has
been designated Mesa Falls Scenic Byway. There is a visitors center
at the falls.
grand teton national park
Located about 130 miles east of Idaho Falls, the towering Tetons with
Jenny Lake nestled beneath are one of the most magnificent sights in
North America. The Tetons are one of the youngest mountain ranges
on the continent, but this takes nothing from their grandiose size.
Grand Teton peaks at 13,770 feet and Mount Owen at 12,928 feet.
The park is open all year, although most of the facilities operate from
mid-May to mid-October. The park affords more than two-hundred
miles of hiking trails. Fishing, boating, horseback riding, and mountain
climbing are a few of the activities available.
BISCUIT BASIN IN YELLOWSTONE PARK BY MICHAEL LEWIS PHOTOGRAPHY
craters of the moon national
monument
The monument has a spectacular moon-like landscape that stretches
for miles. Spring brings everything to life in this marvelous black lava
wilderness of exaggerated beauty. You can hike, bike, walk, or crosscountry ski the seven-mile loop. It is one hour west of Idaho Falls off
state highway 20. If you are traveling north on U.S. Highway 15, it
takes one hour using State Highway 26 from Blackfoot. Departing
from Rexburg it would be around ninety minutes west using State
Highway 33. The Visitors Center is open twelve months a year, closed
only for winter holidays. 208-527-3257.
island park
Island Park is in the northeastern portion of Idaho, close to the
Continental Divide west of the Wyoming border. One can access the
park off of Highway 20. It is in the neighborhood of one hour north
of Idaho Falls.
Island Park has similar geological features to those you would find
in Yellowstone Park. As you climb in elevation you are actually driving
up the edge of an ancient caldera, a collapsed volcano. This caldera is
eighteen miles long and twenty-three miles wide with a 1,200 foot
scarp along the west and south rims. Once at the top, the landscape
becomes rolling hills surrounded by mountain peaks. Situated in the
center of Island Park is Harriman State Park which is comprised of
4,330 acres of rolling forest and meadows. This park is the site of an
old ranch where the Harrimans of the Union Pacific Railroad used
to spend their summers.
RIRIE RESERVOIR
The Ririe Dam was built for flood control and irrigation. It is emptied
each fall for farming needs, but it offers some of the best boating in the
summer. Fish can be caught from the boat dock at the bottom of the
canyon. Picnic facilities are available in the junipers at the top of Ririe
Reservoir with water-skiing and fishing within view for all to enjoy.
Take the Archer Highway to Ririe, turn right at the Maverick
stop sign and follow the old highway until it intersects with Highway
26. Follow the signs and you will reach the upper part of the Ririe
Reservoir.
PALISADE LAKES
Take Highway 26 east of Ririe to Irwin, Idaho. Just past this small
town watch for signs, and just before crossing Palisades Creek is a road
to the left which leads to the campground.
You can park here and walk the maintained trail up to the two Palisade Lakes. This is a great place to view wildlife. The first lake is about
two miles up the trail and the second lake is a few miles further.
SOUTH FORK OF THE SNAKE RIVER
The South Fork of the Snake River begins high up in the Grand Tetons
of Wyoming. As the river flows south across the Idaho border it is
retained by Palisades Dam creating the picturesque 18-mile Palisades
Reservoir. Several campgrounds and boat launch areas are located along
Highway 26. The Palisades Reservoir and the Snake River provide
anglers some outstanding native cutthroat fishing. Exiting Palisades
Dam the Snake River flows through lush and scenic cottonwood
bottomlands that abounds with wildlife including great blue herons
and Canadian geese and is well known for its large trout and nesting
Bald Eagles. The South Fork of the Snake River is considered to be
Idaho’s “Number One Unique Wildlife Ecosystem” for backcountry
adventure, hiking, or travel by horseback into the Lower and Upper
Palisades Lakes. Both lakes are stocked with trout providing outstanding fishing. For white-water rafting the Snake River provides wild and
scenic high powered excitement. Licensed outfitters offer a variety of
guided trips along the South Fork.
hunting & fishing
The area abounds with opportunities for fishing and hunting.
Department of Fish & Game
4279 Commerce Circle • Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-525-7290 • www.fishandgame.idaho.gov
wildlife management & refuge areas
There are numerous Wildlife Management Areas in the Idaho Falls
area. They offer close-up views of sandhill cranes, swans, and abundant
other waterfowl, birds, and wildlife.
bridger-teton national forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest provides its visitors with a
variety of activities: fishing, hiking, camping, climbing, skiing,
and rafting, to mention just a few. The Snake River traverses this
National Forest and is known for its fly fishing and white-water
rafting. A person can become awestruck when they see the peaks
of the Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons reaching 13,785 feet.
The Bridger-Teton has forty-seven formidable peaks that host
over a thousand species of plant life and an abundance of wildlife.
307-739-5500.
caribou-targhee national forest
The Targhee National Forest takes in three million acres of southeastern Idaho and western Wyoming. It is the home to Henry’s Fork
of the Snake River and Mesa Falls Scenic Byway. The forest has a
far-reaching trail system allowing summer and winter access. Targhee
supports such wildlife as bear, deer, elk, moose, and a large number
of waterfowl and birds of prey. Targhee National Forest winter trails:
Fremont, Teton Bonneville, Madison, and Jefferson County Grooming
District combine for 1,400 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. You
can take your snowmobile from West Yellowstone through Island Park
all the way to Rexburg. 208-524-7500.
henry’s lake & henry’s fork
An hour and one-half northeast of Idaho Falls, high in a mountain
bowl at an elevation of 6,470 feet, lies Henry’s Lake. It is surrounded
by lush meadows and the towering Sawtooth Mountains as it runs
along the Continental Divide.
Henry’s Fork of the Snake River has its beginning here. This shallow
lake is known for its huge trout and has world renowned fly-fishing.
Big Springs sits a little south of the lake and is the spot where Henry’s
Fork rises to the surface. Johnny Sacks’ cabin is situated a short distance
from Henry’s Fork and is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
There is a visitors’ center that is open for tours during the summer.
Ashton reservoir lies next to Henry’s Fork; it also provides excellent
trout fishing.
st. anthony’s sand dunes
Starting about eight miles west of St. Anthony are the living sand
dunes — 41,000 acres of exciting potential playground just being
discovered by dune buggy and snowmobile enthusiast. The white,
rolling hills of sand range in height from 200 to 3,000 feet above the
4,900-foot valley floor. They stretch about 35 miles in length and from
one to five miles in width. In midsummer, although the sand gets hot,
the temperature rarely tops 90 degrees. The dunes gain in size to a
certain point, depending upon the intensity of the prevailing winds,
as they creep slowly north.
Grand Targhee
P.O. Box SKI
Alta, WY 83422
307-353-2300
Fax: 307-353-8148
Vertical Drop 2,200 feet. Lifts: 2
quads, I double, 1 rope tow. Runs:
64. Skiable acres: 3,000. Average
snowfall: 500 inches. Services:
Three lodges, five restaurants, bar,
retail shops, rentals, ski instruction.
Location: About 12 minutes from
Driggs, Idaho, off Highway 33.
alpine skiing
There are several ski resorts within driving distance that provide varying amenities including: cross country skiing, bunny sloops, snowmobiling, parking, ski lesions, child care, lodging, restaurants, snack bars,
rental facilities, etc.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
P.O. Box 290 • Teton Village, WY 83025
307-733-2292 • Fax: 307-733-2660
Vertical Drop: 4,139 feet • Skiable acres: 2,500 Average snowfall: 459
inches. Lifts: 1 aerial tram, 1 eight pax gondola, 6 quads, 1 triple, 1
double, 1 magic carpet. Terrain: 10% beginner, 40% intermediate, 50%
expert. Services: Two lodges, ski instruction, rentals, activity center,
five restaurants, bar, shops. Location: 12 miles northwest of Jackson,
Wyoming on Highway 390 via Highway 22.
Sun Valley
208-662-2242 • 800-786-8259
Vertical Drop: 3,400 feet. Lifts: 19. Runs: 75. Average annual snowfall:
220 inches. Services: Two mountains, three day lodges, ski lesson, rentals, several restaurants, shops Location: In the Sawtooth Wilderness,
northwest of Idaho Falls off Highway 75.
Pebble Creek
P.O. Box 370, Inkom, ID 83245
208-775-4452 • Fax: 208-775-4453
Vertical Drop: 2,911 feet • Runs: 54 Skiable acres: 1,100. Terrain:
12%, beginner; 35% intermediate; 53% advanced. Services: Day lodge,
rentals, ski instructions, restaurant. Location: South of Pocatello, in
the Caribou National Forest.
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort
P.O. Box 367, Ririe, ID 83443
208-538-6251 • Fax: 208-538-7735
Vertical Drop: 1,000’ feet Lifts: 5 Doubles Runs: 26. Services: Day
lodge, rentals, ski instruction, lunch counter. Location 25 miles northeast of Idaho Falls on Highway 26.
snowmobiling & cross-country skiing
In the winter, many of the city parks, along with the ski resorts, offer
opportunities for cross-country skiing. Idaho is the home to hundreds
of miles of trails. Some of these trails are nationally acclaimed and
allow the snowmobilers to venture into the back country where few
if any ever see the natural beauty of this country.
Bonneville-Bingham
An easy 30-mile drive east of Idaho Falls with elevations ranging from
5,000-9,000 feet and receives an accumulation of around 150 inches
of snow per year along 400 miles of snowmobile trails.
Big Hole
The Big Hole is northeast of Idaho Falls and east of Rexburg at elevations ranging from 4,000-9,000 feet. General snowfall is around 100
inches annually.
Island Park
About an hour from Idaho Falls, this trail system features the Mesa
Falls. Elevations range from about 6,600-9,000 feet with approximately
230 inches of snow annually.
inl
Idaho National Laboratory is about 30 miles west of Idaho Falls.
Established in 1949 by the U.S. Department of Interior, INL
represents a large percentage of the area’s source of income. It occupies about 890 square miles of the upper Snake River Plain in
southeastern Idaho and is a nuclear energy research and environmental management facility. INL offers a tour of the Experimental
Breeder Reactor-1 (EBR-1) visitor center, located between Idaho
Falls and Arco on U.S. Highway 20-26. At this center you will see
four nuclear reactors and learn how electricity is generated from
nuclear energy. The facility, a National Historic Landmark, where
electricity was first generated from nuclear energy in 1951. For
tour information contact 208-526-0050, for general information
on INL, refer to www.inl.gov.com/
MILEAGE FROM IDAHO FALLS
257 Boise, Idaho
110 Grand Teton National Park
95 Jackson Hole, Wyoming
51 Pocatello, Idaho
611 Reno, Nevada
27 Rexburg, Idaho
15 Rigby, Idaho
161 Salmon, Idaho
215 Salt Lake City, Utah
834 San Francisco, CA
725 Seattle, Washington
10 Shelley, Idaho
99 Yellowstone National Park
Comfort INN
offers the following amenities to its guests:
195 South Colorado
Idaho Falls ID 83402
1-208-528-2804 Phone
1-208-522-3083 Fax
◆ High-speed Wireless Internet
◆ Full Breakfast
◆ Indoor Pool and Jacuzzi
◆ HBO
◆ Suites with microwaves & refrigerators
◆ 24-hour Coffee and Tea Available
◆ In-room Coffeemakers, Hair Dryers,
Iron and Ironing Boards
◆ In-room Safes
Each night freshly baked cookies
AGRICULTURE
It is estimated agriculture’s total economic impact in southeastern
Idaho is nearly $1.5 million annually.
The key to the prosperous agriculture in this region is the
Snake River which meanders though the land. Through well
planned irrigation and canal systems this waterway provides for
the needs of farmers. Idaho potatoes are grown in the region
and the Russet Burbank potatoes are processed in the area.
Jefferson, Bingham, and Bonneville counties employ a large
number of agricultural workers in the production of grain, corn,
and potatoes. Anhueser Busch has a malt barely processing plant
outside of Idaho Falls.
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43rd State
Capital: Boise
Elevation: High 12,662 feet,
Low 738 feet
Area: 83,556 square miles
State Horse: Appaloosa
State Bird: Mountain Bluebird
State Fossil: Hagerman Horse
State Gemstone: Star Garnet
(found almost exclusively in Idaho in Latah and Benewah counties)
State Flower: Syringa (a wild flower similar to mock orange and
grows in clusters of white blossoms on a branching shrub)
State Tree: Western Pine
State Fish: Cutthroat Trout
State Fruit: Wild Huckleberry
State Folk Dance: Square Dance
information
Eastern Idaho Visitor Information Center
425 North Capital, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-523-1012 • 866-365-6943
www.visitidahofalls.com
Bureau of Land Management
208-523-1012 • www.id.blm.gov/
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
208-523-3278
www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee/
Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
425 North Capital, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-523-1010
www.idahofallschamber.com
Grow Idaho Falls, Inc.
151 North Ridge Avenue, Ste. 130
208-522-2014
www.growidahofalls.org
Rexburg Chamber of Commerce
127 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-5700
www.rexcc.com
Rigby Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 327, Rigby, ID 83442
208-745-8473
www.rigbychamber.com
Shelley Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box X, Shelley, ID 83274
208-357-3390
general information
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important phone numbers
County of Bonneville
208-529-1350
County of Jefferson 208-745-9222
County of Madison
208-356-3662
City of Ammon 208-529-4211
City of Idaho Falls 208-612-8100
City of Rexburg
208-359-3020
City of Rigby 208-745-8111
City of Shelley 208-357-3390
Grand Teton National Park 307-739-3393
Idaho Falls Walking Tours 208-529-1276
Idaho Falls Fish & Game 208-525-7099
Idaho State Tax Information 208-525-7117
Idaho Winter Road Conditions 208-745-7278
Poison Control 800-860-0620
U.S. Forest Service 208-523-3278
Vehicle Registration
Idaho Falls 208-529-1350 (ext. 1330)
Rigby 208-745-9228
Shelley 208-357-3390
Yellowstone National Park 307-344-7381
voting
Voter Qualifications
An Idaho voter must be:
• A citizen of the United States
• At least 18 years of age on Election Day
• A resident of the state and county for 30 days prior to
Election Day
• Registered as required by law.
Registration
• Any county clerk or official registrar can register applicant up to 25
days preceding any election held in the county in which the applicant
resides.
• An individual who is eligible to vote may register on Election Day
by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which
the individual maintains residence.
• Completing a registration card.
• Making an oath in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State.
• Providing any document which contains a valid address in the
precinct together with a picture ID card.
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