Things To Do In Island Park
That’s a challenge our Island Park guests have been trying to top every time they visit. There are so many things to do in Island Park and the surrounding areas that the fun seems to be endless. We have world class snowmobiling, world class fishing, ATV riding, horseback riding, boating, white water rafting… Well, see for yourself. The list goes on and on. There’s summer activities, winter activities, fun destinations and events.
Old Faithful is 52 miles away (Less than 1 hour and 15 minutes with no stops)
West Yellowstone Entrance is 22 miles away (about 30 minutes)
Connie’s is the nearest restaurant to the cabins. The nearest gas station is Robin’s Roost, just a couple minutes away.
Rafting
Wild West Whitewater Rafting
Wild West Whitewater Rafting is all about having fun on the river. Choose between a half day and full day whitewater trip. They even combine whitewater rafting with horseback riding with their Saddle and Paddle trip. Spend the morning riding horses, and then white water down the Yellowstone River.
American Whitewater
American Whitewater is a great website to reference before rafting down any river. It has up-to-date information about water levels, difficulty, weather, rapids, length, average and maximum gradient, etc. The website also has pictures and descriptions of each river.
Snowmobiling
When you come to Island Park and the West Yellowstone area to snowmobile, you’ve come to an area that has earned the nick name “Snowmobiling Capital of the World.” If you don’t have a snowmobile of your own, no worries we also rent snowmobiles!
Check out this list of awesome snowmobiling areas you won’t want to miss.
Goosewing Ranch
Snowmobile and snow coach tours through beautiful Yellowstone National Park.
Snowmobile maps:
This website has a list of locations for great snowmobiling trails in and around Island Park.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park established in 1872. Some of the wildlife that living within the park are grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Yellowstone National Park is also where you will find Old Faithful and a collection of the world’s most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Events and Festivals
American Dog Derby
This historic dog sled race has an interesting history dating back to March 4, 1917 when the first 55 mile race began from West Yellowstone, MT to Ashton, ID (Now fully held inside the Ashton area).
Mushers come from all parts of the United States determined to run their dogs in the race and win. The notable example was in 1948 when musher Lewis Price dropped his dogs by parachute from a plane to the starting line! It is an exciting winter experience with events for mushers, spectators, and dogs of all sizes.
FREE Breakfast:
What better way to start a season of fishing than with a nice hot breakfast of pancakes with syrup and butter, hash browns, sausage, and a variety of beverages. Best of all it’s FREE! This is an annual event that takes place at 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. the Friday before the fishing season begins. Anyone is invited to participate in this free breakfast paid for by the St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce. There is also a program and special guests for the kids like Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear. Location: Clyde Keefer Memorial Park
Community Breakfast:
7 a.m. Main St in Rexburg
Enjoy Four Days of Fun!
Summer Festival is four days of fun-filled activities leading up to the Fourth of July. Some of the events include a hot air balloon rally, craft fair, antique show, rodeo, parade, community breakfast and BBQ, and of course Fireworks! There is something for the whole family to enjoy at Summer Festival. So don’t miss out.
Celebrate the 4th of July in Rexburg with a community breakfast, commercial booths, rodeo, flag raising ceremony, parade, and fireworks.
For information about the different events that are happening in Island Park click the link below.
Airports
Idaho Falls Regional Airport:
Idaho Falls is about 1 ½ hours from the cabins.
Jackson Hole, WY is about 2 ½ hours from the cabins
Salt Lake City International Airport:
Salt Lake City, UT is about 4 ½ hours from the cabins.
Boise Airport:
Boise, ID is about 5 ½ hours from the cabins.
West Yellowstone Airport:
West Yellowstone, MT is about thirty minutes from the cabins.
Churches
Catholic church:
Mary Immaculate Catholic Church 328 W 1 N, St Anthony, ID 83445 208-624-7459
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints:
These are all part of the Ashton Idaho Stake 208-652-7680, 208-652-3721
Non-Denominational:
Ashton Christian Fellowship, 784 Baker Rd. Ashton, ID 208-652-7681
Clinics
Mammoth Clinic
Phone: (307) 344-7965
Open Season: Year-round except for some holidays.
Open Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday
Address:
Located next to Mammoth Post Office
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Old Faithful Clinic
Phone: (307) 344-7325
Open Season: May 13-Oct. 3
Open Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. May 13-Sep. 14; Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. September 15th-October 3rd
Address:
495 Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Lake Clinic
Phone: (307) 242-7241
Open Season: May 20-Sept. 21 (Closed after for fall and winter seasons)
Open Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 20-Sep 14; Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 15th-September 21st
Address:
713 Lake Lk
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Island Park Medical Clinic
Phone: (208)-558-7766
Open Season: Year-round except for some holidays.
Open Hours: Mon.,Tues., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ; Open Thursdays for Blood Draws and Labs
Address:
3765 N Hwy 20
Island Park, ID 83429