BackCountrySecrets.com

I just found this great website that lets you know all the not-so-well-know places around you. You can type in anywere, the link is for a 30mile radius around Rexburg. You can search for whatever your interested in; Swimming holes, Hiking, Kayaking etc.

Back Country Secrets.com

Teton Flood Museum

Rexburg being what it is I like to have a few indoor activities so when the weather "pulls a Rexburg" We can still have fun. The Teton Flood Museum is one of those.

Teton Flood Museum
Who: The Whole family. They have a childrens Museum that is really fun.
What: And educational experiance about the flood. Its a great starting point for a discussion on emergency prepardness.
Where: 51 North Center st. Rexburg
When: October-April
Mon: 11:00am-7:00 pm
Tues-Fri: 11:00am-5:00pm
May-Sept
Mon 10:00am-7:00pm
Tues-Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Swimming Pools

There are three Swimming Areas close to Rexburg that offer unique oppurtunities.

Greens Canyon
Who: Families
What: Swimming fun, Hot tub, Camping, Fishing, Bike Riding,
When: Year Round

Heise Hot Springs
Who: Families
What: Swimming, Hot Tub, Water Slide, Fishing, Golf, Food, Camping
When: May thru Sept

Dies Aquatic Center in Idaho Falls
Who: Families
What: Swimming. The reason I love this place so much is because you can take the kids to the outdoor wadding pool for cheap! The Wading Pond is $2 per kid (4-12) and free for accompaning parents. The wading pool with water that sprays into the air, and a grassy spot for a picnic. Theres also a life gaurd on duty.
When:

Bountiful Baskets

If your like me Produce seems so expensive, but important for good nutrition. There's a great Coop called Bountiful Baskets that makes the Produce budget stretch much further. For $15 you get a basket, Usually 8 Items of Veggy and 8 items of fruit. Its always a great deal.

Besides the mix of produce in a basket they often offer additional Items. Their 9 Grain bread is AMAZING! They also offer things like flats of Strawberries, Boxes of Apples and Oranges etc. Its a great way to get things for canning at the best possible price.

Order Between 10am Monday and 10pm Tuesday. Each site holds 50-150 Baskets so order early if you want to pick up at a certain location. Once all the baskets are gone, there gone!


Also there's a website that has recipes for the items in the baskets, especially the more unusual ones. Also price comparisons so you can see what kind of a deal your getting. Basket 411.

Medium Hiking Trails

PackSaddle Lake
Location: Foot hills west of Driggs, ID
Distance: 5 miles rountrip
What to do: Swimming, Fishing, Camping, Horseback, Enjoying the scenery



Wind Caves
Location: Darby Canyon, SE of Driggs
Distance: 5.2 miles roundtrip
What to do: Caves, Waterfalls

Golden Lake
Location: Harriman State Park
Distance: 4.3 miles rountrip
Fee: $3 car
What to do: Hiking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback riding

Aldous and Hancock Lakes
Location: North of Kilgore Idaho
Distance: 4.6 miles rountrip
What to do: Fishing, Camping, Horseback, Mountain Biking

Coffe Pot Rapids
Location: Near Macks Inn, Highway 20
Distance: 3.6- 5 miles roundtrip
What to do: Camping, Restrooms Fishing

Story time at the Library

Who: Moms/ Dads and Kids
What: Storys in a theme read to the Kids
Where: Madison Library
When: 10:30 Wendsday and Thursday (Same each day)

Madison library
73 North center st, Rexburg ID
www.madisonlib.org
208-356-3461


You can register your library card at libraryelf.com and they will send you emails and/or text messages when you have books due, its a great way to avoid fines.

Did you know you can get a FINE FREE card for one year! All you have to do is participate in the Adult summer reading program.