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 »
I had originally planned a more thorough article but life’s been busy, and some of the events are now imminent. So I’m posting this article now with plans to add more soon… Broadway Review Local talent sings songs from Wicked, Hairspray, Oklahoma, Les Misérables, Lion king and many more. When: November 5th, 6th, 7th, and 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 »
Located next to the airport, the Legacy Flight Museum has an impressive collection of vintage WWII aircraft (all of which still fly). The museum is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Saturday during the summer. The rest of the year the museum is open Saturdays 9am to 5pm. Admission: $6.00 for adults 8 Go Continue »
Eagle Park (at the north edge of town) is a campground that hugs the Teton River. Camping is $10 a night, and includes bathrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and water pumps fit for drinking. If you’re interested in camping but don’t have the supplies, head over to the Outdoor Recreation Center for tent and sleeping Continue »
The Centennial Carousel Located in Porter Park, this classic carrousel is the oldest in Idaho, and is one of less than a hundred turn-of-the-century wooden carousels still in operation. Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, rides are only $1, and go toward maintenance of the carrousel. Take a date, and go for a Continue »
The Nature Park in the Northeast corner of Rexburg, is a massive 15 acre recreation center, complete with fishing ponds, walking trails, playgrounds, a roller-hockey rink, and skate park. To get there, go west on Main Street and turn right at 5th West. The road will curve to the left and take you to the Continue »
Rodeos and other local events. The Whoopee Days Rodeo is also held here around the 4th of July, and is a popular event among locals. Admission is $8 and tickets can be bought at the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce. The County Fair is held in late summer, and hosts livestock competitions, amateur rodeos, booths, arts Continue »