There’s nothing like it! Angler’s Lodge, located on Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, sits in the heart of the greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. Within a short distance are more pristine Blue Ribbon trout streams and originating headwater rivers than you’ll find anywhere else in North America.
www.anglerslodge.net
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Located in beautiful Island Park, Ponds Lodge is situated along the banks of the Buffalo River and provides cabins of all sizes and shapes from 1 to 6 beds.
http://www.pondslodge.com
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Island Park is a unique historical and geological area in north
Fremont County, Idaho. The area covers a wide strip from what is locally known as the Ashton Hill to the Montana border, in a shallow high altitude basin formed by an ancient volcanic caldera.
Within the area is a city by the name of Island Park that was incorporated in 1947 because Idaho’s liquor laws required a city for the purpose of regulation. The city lines were drawn around existing lodges along the old Highway 20. This gives the city a peculiar configuration, and the distinction of having “the longest Main Street in America.”
“Main Street,” or U. S. Hwy 20 in Island Park, is 33 miles long
from Last Chance to Valley View. Its width, however, is only an
average of 500 feet from the center line of the old highway, where most businesses serving spirits exist, plus extensions to the west that reach Staley Springs and to the east that reach Big Springs.
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Island Park was named for its many natural clearings, some
bounded by water, that appear in this otherwise heavily timbered area. These openings in the forest were likened to islands where travelers could stop and “park” to rest or otherwise transact their business.
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This is a year-round paradise with spectacular scenery, wonderful wildlife, and an abundance of activities. Mountains, Valleys, rivers, waterfalls, and grassy meadows fi lled with wild flowers make Island Park a diverse vacation destination. You’ll see moose, elk, bear, and even an occasional bison as you fish the trout filled rivers or snowmobile the over 600 miles of groomed trails.
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Both the upper and lower falls can be viewed in full, with the
upper waterfall area enhanced with paths and viewing areas
that make it easily accessible to all. Though only about an hour’s
driving time, the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway is often a half-day’s
journey, with travelers mesmerized by the spectacular display in
the midst of a truly back-country setting. In addition, the historic
Mesa Falls Lodge has been restored to its original splendor and is
now open seasonally for visitor information.
http://www.idahobyways.gov/
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Harriman State Park, the crown jewel of the Idaho State Park
system, is situated in the heart of a 16,000 acre wildlife reserve.
This sanctuary protects a diversity of birds and mammals similar
to that of nearby Yellowstone National Park.
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/harriman.aspx
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Yellowstone Bear World is a drive-through wildlife park like no
other in the Yellowstone Region. Here the animals roam freely
in their natural habitat while you view them from the comfort
and safety of your vehicle or RV. The wildlife you will encounter
include the Rocky Mountain Elk, Bison, Mountain Goats, Mule
Deer, White-Tail Deer, Moose and of course American Black Bears,
Grizzly Bears and Gray Wolves.
www.yellowstonebearworld.com
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The Targhee is a National Forest of contrasts! Its 1.8 million acres,
in five Ranger Districts, encompass semi-desert, sagebrushdotted,
arid land; timbered highlands and peaks over 10,000 feet;
and streams, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and wilderness areas.
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The Park is surrounded on 3 sides by the Continental Divide. Cutthroat trout,
averaging three to five pounds; cutthroat-rainbow hybrids of up to
12 pounds; and brook trout up to three pounds abound in the waters
of Henrys Lake. This provides a sport fishery that challenges
the float-tuber and is equally exciting for a 10-year old dunking a
worm over the side of the family boat.
www.stateparks.com/henrys_lake.html
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With 5 boat launch sites, the reservoir is a popular spot for
fishing and all water sports. The reservoir is situated above Box
Canyon which provides excellent fly fishing opportunities and
scenic float trips.
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Mount Sawtelle
A 10,000 foot peak with a well maintained gravel road that takes you to the top of the mountain where it is like a large flat plateau with flowers in multicolor splendor that are up to your knees.
Bechler Meadows
Adjacent to Island Park, is the Bechler-Falls River basin truly a
waterfall lover’s paradise.
Fall River
One of the most beautiful rivers in the world. This wild scenic river has numerous water falls, no reservoirs, steep canyons, gorges, pure sparkling water, and great fishing.
Warm River
Wildlife stretches along the 26-mile stretch of Warm River, The Head is spring fed, making it a clear, 50 degree river year round. This river provides excellent trout fishing, and a groomed snowmobile trail that winds its way up the canyon.
Big Springs
It’s a river’s birthplace. One hundred and twenty million gallons of pure water a day -- enough to meet the water needs of a million people -- surge out of the ground here.
A short distance from the glassy pool is a bridge. Toss bread
crumbs into the water from it, and you’ll see that constant flow
(at a year-round temperature of 52 degrees) and the clean gravel bottom make for perfect trout habitat. Big Springs’ trout get BIG.
Leave your fishing pole in the car, though: No fishing is allowed
until below the outlet to Henry’s Lake, several miles away.
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