 The Bear River Heritage Area straddles the Idaho-Utah border where the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains meet. It is home to a strong agricultural economy, history-laced landscape, and abundant natural beauty. Retrace the footsteps of early fur traders, Mormon settlers, and generations of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. Come and experience the unique and varied cultural heritage found within the Bear River Basin of Northern Utah and Southeastern Idaho. This website is your guide to a fascinating variety of natural, historical and cultural experiences. Let us share how this land and these people have enriched our lives. Experience history: museums from the tiniest Daughters of Utah Pioneers Relic Halls to living history at the American West Heritage Center; Agriculture history; railroad history at the Golden Spike National Historic Site; space exploration history at Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory and the ATK rocket display; historic buildings and neighborhoods; Mormon History and Native American history. Participate in local culture by shopping where the locals do; visiting art galleries and festivals; finding crafts like quilting, pottery making, saddle making, wood carving, and soap making; browse through mom and pop businesses; observe livestock auctions; attend performances of grand opera, plays, and musicals at the Utah Festival Opera, the Lyric Theatre, Heritage Theatre, and Pickleville Playhouse; and observe genuine ranching culture complete with cowboys, sheep, and cattle! Be amazed at the outdoors: scenic byways galore; wilderness areas; bird watching at several wildlife refuges; hiking, canoeing, water skiing; state parks; camping; cycling; beautiful Bear Lake and a number of natural hot springs. Taste the best: home-grown berries, potatoes, melons, and other fruits; farmers markets; a thriving cheese, ice cream, and chocolate candy industry; artisanal bread making; and local restaurants. You will find historic Utah and Idaho hotels, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds for your vacation. Get ready for a great road trip to discover American Heritage!
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