Note: I originally wrote this article for RexburgOnline.com. I’ve re-posted it here for convenience. When Is The Rexburg Solar Eclipse? On Aug 21, 2017 at 11:33am a rare solar eclipse will pass over Rexburg. The sun will be completely covered for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. Where Is The Best Place To View The Continue »
12 Fun Things to do in Rexburg During The Winter: Rexburg can be a cold, dreary place between January and April, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy life. Below is a list of great activities (both indoor and outdoor) to do here in the winter. Outdoor Activities Rexburg Snow Fest What: Hot chocolate Continue »
Mazes & Haunted Activities 1. The Haunted Forest Straw Maze This is Idaho’s original straw maze. It’s also largest. Due to this, they simply refer to themselves as just “The Straw Maze”. It took a while for us to navigate when we went last year. Plan on spending about an hour finding your way through its Continue »
The Civil Defense Caves 24 miles North of Rexburg. The name comes from the cold war era. From the 1950’s to late 70’s , the local government had a plan in place to use the caves as a fallout shelter in case of a nuclear strike. The entrance to the cave actually has two routes, Continue »
For genuine high adventure, the ice caves are a true spelunking experience, while still being easy enough for any novice cave explorer. As you climb over rocks and crawl through tunnels there is the feeling of doing something venturesome and exciting, while still being safe enough for children (or your average college student) to traverse Continue »
Cress Creek is a nice little hike near Kelly Canyon. Often used for field trips by local elementary schools, it’s an easy hike that anyone can manage. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a worthwhile hike though. The landscape itself is somewhat dry and shrubby, but the vistas that can be seen from the trail are Continue »
Idaho Falls has nearly 6 miles devoted to parkway along the Snake River. The waterfalls along the Green Belt are the namesake for Idaho Falls. The park itself has many restaurants nearby, and makes for a pleasant evening out. How to Get There: 1. From Rexburg, go south on Highway 20 for 25 miles. 2. Continue »
Bear World is a popular tourist attraction just 5 miles south of Rexburg. Here you can see bears, moose, elk, and grey wolves all from the safety of your vehicle. Guided tours are offered, and there is also a petting zoo for the less dangerous animals. Admission: Adults, $16.95; Seniors $15.95; Children $12.95 Hours Mid-May-Labor Continue »
Offically named Jefferson County Lake (the name was changed recently, but most people still call it Rigby Lake) is a popular place to go swimming and boating. Admission is $5 per vehicle, so load your friends in your car, split the cost, and you can enjoy a day at the lake for about a dollar. Continue »