Category: Local History

Frontier Justice- Cleaning Up the Town

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… Read More
A Short History of Henry, Idaho

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… Read More
World’s Only Captive Geyser

One notable attempt to commercialize the mineral-laden springs in the area, came in 1937, resulting in the discovery and implementation of the “world’s only man-made,… Read More
Tosoiba- the Land of Sparkling Waters

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… Read More
Our Town’s Story: A History of McCammon

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… Read More
Pebble Creek Ski Area’s Early History

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… Read More
The Fable of the Goatbird of Lava Hot Springs

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… Read More
Grizzly 399: Alpine, Star Valley Cover Photo, 2025

Grizzlies, a subspecies of the North American brown bear, were at risk of rapid extinction several decades ago, due to the rate at which the… Read More
A Hidden Gem Revived: The Story of Durfee Hot Springs

Nestled in the heart of Almo, Idaho, Durfee Hot Springs has long been a cherished gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Its story is… Read More
The Best Deal Possible- How Wesley Hurst Got the Simplot Place

After share-cropping for ten years on the Hayes Project south of Idaho Falls, Wesley Hurst realized he had to do something. The ground he’d farmed… Read More
Cassia County’s Western Heritage of Early Pioneer Trails

The scope of the western migration to the American West in the mid 1800s is mind-blowing. And most amazing of all is the fact that… Read More
Tracy’s: Almo’s General Store

Looking for a chance to visit some by-gone era? Visit Almo’s Tracy General Store. They’ve been in continuous operation since 1894, serving the area for… Read More
History of the Oakley Pony Express Race

The horse-riding citizen(s) of the Oakley Valley chose July 24, 1946 to run the first organized race which was run on a “flat straight-away track… Read More
Oakley Vigilantes, Serving the People of Oakley Valley

Editors Note:Since 1947, Oakley’s Pioneer Days have been promoted and sponsored by a group known as the Oakley Vigilantes. Originally organized as a riding club,… Read More
City of Rocks National Reserve & Castle Rocks State Park

As Featured in 2023 Editionof Discover City of Rocks. View the Latest Edition > The City of Rocks National Reserve and adjacent Castle Rocks State… Read More
Climbing in City of Rocks and Castle Rocks State Park

As Featured in 2025 Editionof Discover City of Rocks. View the Latest Edition > Thousands of visitors come through Almo every year. All of them… Read More
Where’s the Beef? Come to Oakley!

Generations of kids grew up dreaming of becoming a cowboy in the romantic Old West. On TV or on the silver screen, the cowboy life… Read More
World Famous Oakley Stone

Oakley stone is the trade name of a building stone that occurs in the mountains south of Oakley. More properly known as Rocky Mountain quartzite… Read More