An elephant that escaped from a small traveling circus in Downey chased after and terrorized the A.H. Ensign family who were motorists passing through the town.  Several intermountain newspapers reported the odd event.  “Chased by an escaped and infuriated elephant… Read More >

The Reverend Arthur C. Saunders, of Pocatello, published a history of Bannock county in 1915. A Boise newspaper reported on Saunders’ efforts and recounted a colorful anecdote involving the theft of a small wester town’s only bathtub:   “The book is… Read More >

Henry, Idaho was founded around 1884 by Dutchman John Henry Schmidt, who constructed a three-room log cabin and a one-room store when he moved to the area.  Wm H. Chester, his son, Will and Frank Merrill bought the building and… Read More >

Southeast Idaho boasts some of the most unique natural springs in the western United States. The Shoshoni Indians called what became known as the Soda Springs area “Tosoiba- the land of sparkling waters.”  Before the land was encroached upon by… Read More >

McCammon is a historic railroad town located at the northern end of Marsh Valley.  McCammon’s rich history gives glimpses of life on the Western frontier of the 1800s. American Indians—primarily the Shoshone and Bannock Tribes—hunted and fished in the Marsh… Read More >

Idahoans are famous for their love of the outdoors.  Fishing, hunting and hiking have always been part of the Idaho experience.  And not just in fair weather.  Winter sports enthusiasts have their own winter paradise at Pebble Creek Ski Area,… Read More >

This manuscript was written by an Indian guide and partner of John Taog- an early trapper in the Lava Hot Springs region (and said to be bitter enemies with Jim Bridger over a one-eyed redhead and an incomplete deck of… Read More >