There are more free days at the national parks this year.
June 9
September 29
November 10-12
Also besides the free days there are other ways to enjoy these parks. You can get a year long pass to Yellowstone only for $50 or you can get one far ALL the parks $80.
Also there are way to get a free pass:
- Active duty military? Get a annual pass free
- Over 62? Get a lifetime pass for just $10
- Permanent disability? You can get one free too! As well as a 50% discount on other amenities.
http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm
Heres the link.
http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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
Back Country Secrets.com
Friday, June 10, 2011
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
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
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Twin Bridges
Who: The Whole Family
What: Camping, Swimming in the river, Fishing, Picnic, Bathrooms
Where: Archer Lyman Ririe Highway
http://www.rexcc.com/thingstodo/parkstrails/parkscounty/twinbridgespark.html
What: Camping, Swimming in the river, Fishing, Picnic, Bathrooms
Where: Archer Lyman Ririe Highway
http://www.rexcc.com/thingstodo/parkstrails/parkscounty/twinbridgespark.html
Short Hiking Trails near Rexburg
As a mom I love to be outside with my kids, but often get stuck in a rut and dont know what to do. Here are a few short hikes near Rexburg.
BYU-Idaho Gardens: I know I forget about them all the time, but there's so much to see there. There are ponds, streams, flowers and even this adorable little house.
Cress Creek Nature Trail:
Location: West of Heise Hot Springs
What to do: Wildlife Veiwing, Scenic Overlook, Bathrooms, Handicap Access
Mesa Falls
Location: Highway 47 NE of Ashton
What to do: Cute Hike to a waterfall. This is beautiful in both summer and winter, though more accessable in summer.
Big Springs
Location: East from Mack's INN off Highway 20
What to do: Camping, Waterfowl and wildlife viewing, Bring something to feed the fish under the bridge.
BYU-Idaho Gardens: I know I forget about them all the time, but there's so much to see there. There are ponds, streams, flowers and even this adorable little house.
Cress Creek Nature Trail:
Location: West of Heise Hot Springs
What to do: Wildlife Veiwing, Scenic Overlook, Bathrooms, Handicap Access
Mesa Falls
Location: Highway 47 NE of Ashton
What to do: Cute Hike to a waterfall. This is beautiful in both summer and winter, though more accessable in summer.
Big Springs
Location: East from Mack's INN off Highway 20
What to do: Camping, Waterfowl and wildlife viewing, Bring something to feed the fish under the bridge.
Dance Festival
The International Folk Dance and Music Festival is a lot of fun, and has many free family events.
July 30, Saturday
8:00pm- Opening Ceremonies BYU-I Viking Stadium (Free Event)
Aug 1, Monday
5:00pm - 9:00pm International Street Festival
6:30- International Parade - I love this because you get a chance to see all the different countries.
9:00- 11:00pm International Street Dance Main Street (Free). RPD Blocks off the street and therea a dance on main street from Center to 1st East. Its a great chance to mingle with the participants from other countries.
Aug 2, Tuesday
9:00 am -12:00pm Rigby Youth Culture @ the New High School ages 6-16 (free)
Aug 5, Friday
7:00pm Pre-Show
7:30pm Gala Performance @ BYUI Hart Auditorium (Ticketed)
Aug 6, Saturday
11:00am - 2:00pm Closing Ceremonies @ Smith Park
7:00pm Preshow
7:30pm Gala Performance @ BYUI Hart Auditorium (Ticketed)
July 30, Saturday
8:00pm- Opening Ceremonies BYU-I Viking Stadium (Free Event)
Aug 1, Monday
5:00pm - 9:00pm International Street Festival
6:30- International Parade - I love this because you get a chance to see all the different countries.
9:00- 11:00pm International Street Dance Main Street (Free). RPD Blocks off the street and therea a dance on main street from Center to 1st East. Its a great chance to mingle with the participants from other countries.
Aug 2, Tuesday
9:00 am -12:00pm Rigby Youth Culture @ the New High School ages 6-16 (free)
Aug 5, Friday
7:00pm Pre-Show
7:30pm Gala Performance @ BYUI Hart Auditorium (Ticketed)
Aug 6, Saturday
11:00am - 2:00pm Closing Ceremonies @ Smith Park
7:00pm Preshow
7:30pm Gala Performance @ BYUI Hart Auditorium (Ticketed)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Parks in Rexburg
There are so many Park in Rexburg, many that people dont even know about!
Lets start with the three most Popular:
Smith Park: Located at 3rd East and Main street.
What it has: Basic Playground, Swings, Tennis Courts (2), Basketball Court, Base ball field (used for city little league games), Very large Slide, Tree'd area With Gazebo and Pavilions, Path around for walking, WW2 Veterns Memorial, bathrooms
Porter Park: Located on 2nd West and 2nd South
What it has: Basic Playground, Swings, Large area with trees to play and large field perfect for soccer or frisbee, Tennis Courts (2), Pavilions, Splash Park (free) and Carousel ($1 a ride), Bathrooms
Nature Park: Location: 5th West 3rd North
What it has: Basic Playground, Large grass area for playing, Basketball Court, Pavilion area, Scenic walks around the ponds, Ducks to feed, Skate Park, Fishing, Bathrooms
And there are many more parks in the area that are littler but often less crowded.
Beaver Dick Park Location: Highway 33 and 6000 West
What it Has: Camping, Fishing, Boat Dock, Playground, Picnic Area, Bathroom
Evergreen / Kiwanis Park Main Street and Poineer Road
What it has: Basic playground but with a cool climbing wall, large open field
Hidden Valley Park Location: Mill Race Road
What it has: Basic Playground, Open Field
Park St. Park Location: 5th West and Park Street.
What it has: Basic play ground, small open field, The best part is it has a Merry go Round- Its something that not alot of parks have anymore but my kids LOVE!
Rotary Park Location: East side of the old high school
What it has: Basic playground equipment
Lets start with the three most Popular:
Smith Park: Located at 3rd East and Main street.
What it has: Basic Playground, Swings, Tennis Courts (2), Basketball Court, Base ball field (used for city little league games), Very large Slide, Tree'd area With Gazebo and Pavilions, Path around for walking, WW2 Veterns Memorial, bathrooms
Porter Park: Located on 2nd West and 2nd South
What it has: Basic Playground, Swings, Large area with trees to play and large field perfect for soccer or frisbee, Tennis Courts (2), Pavilions, Splash Park (free) and Carousel ($1 a ride), Bathrooms
Nature Park: Location: 5th West 3rd North
What it has: Basic Playground, Large grass area for playing, Basketball Court, Pavilion area, Scenic walks around the ponds, Ducks to feed, Skate Park, Fishing, Bathrooms
And there are many more parks in the area that are littler but often less crowded.
Beaver Dick Park Location: Highway 33 and 6000 West
What it Has: Camping, Fishing, Boat Dock, Playground, Picnic Area, Bathroom
Evergreen / Kiwanis Park Main Street and Poineer Road
What it has: Basic playground but with a cool climbing wall, large open field
Hidden Valley Park Location: Mill Race Road
What it has: Basic Playground, Open Field
Park St. Park Location: 5th West and Park Street.
What it has: Basic play ground, small open field, The best part is it has a Merry go Round- Its something that not alot of parks have anymore but my kids LOVE!
Rotary Park Location: East side of the old high school
What it has: Basic playground equipment
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Legacy Flight Museum
Heres a great link
June 18, 2011:
Museum Displays Open all day
9am to noon: Plane and Helicopter Rides
Noon: Warbird Fly By
Multi-Plane Fly-by
Missing Man Formation in Memory of Danny Summers
1pm: Raffle Drawing for Plane and Helicopter Rides
1-3pm: Continuation of Plane and Helicopter Rides
*Free Shuttle to/ From Taylor Chevrolet Car Show
June 18, 2011:
Museum Displays Open all day
9am to noon: Plane and Helicopter Rides
Noon: Warbird Fly By
Multi-Plane Fly-by
Missing Man Formation in Memory of Danny Summers
1pm: Raffle Drawing for Plane and Helicopter Rides
1-3pm: Continuation of Plane and Helicopter Rides
*Free Shuttle to/ From Taylor Chevrolet Car Show
Kids Workshops
Home Depot and Lowes both offer free building projects for kids.
Home Depot
Who: Kids 5- 12
What: Free Workshop
Where: 2075 S Holmes Ave Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208)542-2520
When: First Saturday of the month
Lowes
Who: Kids- (I couldnt find an age requirment) You have to sign up before hand on the website
What: Build something fun for FREE
Where: 925 E 17th St · Idaho Falls · (208) 542-9030
When: Saturdays at $10
Home Depot
Who: Kids 5- 12
What: Free Workshop
Where: 2075 S Holmes Ave Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208)542-2520
When: First Saturday of the month
Lowes
Who: Kids- (I couldnt find an age requirment) You have to sign up before hand on the website
What: Build something fun for FREE
Where: 925 E 17th St · Idaho Falls · (208) 542-9030
When: Saturdays at $10
Splash Park- Free
The Splash Park Located in Rexburg Porter Park Is a great place to go for FREE.
Parent attendance required. Children under 3 must wear swim diapers. Diapers are available at the Carousel. Parents are required to check swim diapers often and change when neccessary. Shower before entering splash park. Please do not bring sick children.
WHO: Everyone
WHAT: A Free way to spend some time and cook off
Where: Rexburg Porter Park
When: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day
Parent attendance required. Children under 3 must wear swim diapers. Diapers are available at the Carousel. Parents are required to check swim diapers often and change when neccessary. Shower before entering splash park. Please do not bring sick children.
WHO: Everyone
WHAT: A Free way to spend some time and cook off
Where: Rexburg Porter Park
When: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Farmers Market
During the Summer theres a fun Farmers Market here in Rexburg. There are many different booths, things to see, food to eat and fun homemade products to buy as well as fresh produce. Some of my favorites are the handmade soaps and the bratwursts! They also have live music and special days.
Who: The Whole Family!
What: Farmers Market
Where: On Center st by the Tabernacle
When: 4:00- 8:00 Fridays May thru October
Who: The Whole Family!
What: Farmers Market
Where: On Center st by the Tabernacle
When: 4:00- 8:00 Fridays May thru October
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.
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.
Lunch in the Park
Madison School District Offers FREE lunch in the park during the summer.
Who: Kids 1 to 18
What: Free Lunch
Where: Smith Park and Kennedy Elementary
When: 11:30- 12:30 Monday thru Friday
Who: Kids 1 to 18
What: Free Lunch
Where: Smith Park and Kennedy Elementary
When: 11:30- 12:30 Monday thru Friday
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Madison Library
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.
Current happenings:
Story time
-Wend: ages 2-5, 9:30 & 10:30
-Thur: ages 3-5, 9:30 & 10:30
ages 0-2, 9:40 & 10:40
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.
Current happenings:
Story time
-Wend: ages 2-5, 9:30 & 10:30
-Thur: ages 3-5, 9:30 & 10:30
ages 0-2, 9:40 & 10:40
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