Area Towns and Attractions
West Yellowstone
The town of West Yellowstone sits just outside the park’s west entrance and is a hub for shopping, food, and entertainment. Yellowstone National Park is the world's first national park, and a sliver of which lies in eastern Idaho. Yellowstone's 3,472 square miles contain hundreds of uncommon sites including 10,000 thermal features and more than 60 species of mammals, 320 species of birds, and a variety of fish species. Elk, moose, and bison can frequently be seen by passing visitors. The town of West Yellowstone sits just outside the park’s west entrance and is a hub for shopping, food, and entertainment.
Saint Anthony, Idaho
Saint Anthony Idaho is 13.8 miles north of Rexburg on Hwy 20 heading north to Yellowstone National Park. This is beautiful small town with the Henry's Fork running right through the middle. Certain times of the year will host outstanding fly fishing opportunities close to town. Saint Anthony has many year round outdoor activities. The Saint Anthony Sand Dunes a few miles east of town are nationally known among ATV enthusiasts. There are ATV rentals available around the area
Ashton, Idaho
Ashton Idaho is often called "The Eastern Idaho Gateway to West Yellowstone." It is only an hour drive to Yellowstone National Park. There are great outdoor recreational activities year round. The scenery is breathtaking with the Grand Teton mountain range in the background. Ashton has terrific lower cost options to other nearby gateway communities.
Island Park, Idaho
Island Park which borders Yellowstone National Park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Fishing, hunting, boating, cross-country skiing, snow machining, hiking, birding are just a few. Yellowstone Park is just a short 30 minute drive from the most southern boundary of Island Park. We boast the longest main street in the country with fun resorts all along Hwy. 20.
Rexburg
About 30 minutes north of Idaho Falls sits the pleasant community of Rexburg, which was rebuilt after the devastating flood in 1976 when the newly constructed Teton dam burst, pouring billions of gallons of water through town. The Teton Flood Museum details the tragedy and the townsfolk's reactions to it, and also offers pioneer relics and an extensive opal and agate collection. Rexburg is also home to the International Dance and Music Festival held each summer on the campus of BYU-Idaho. Hundreds of dancers from around the world come to Idaho to perform and share their cultural heritage. Free events include opening and closing ceremonies, street dances, and a parade.
