February 5, 2012

John Sack Cabin

This log cabin on the banks of Big Springs in Island Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It was hand-built in 1939 by a German immigrant named John Sack and features inlaid flooring and hand carved furniture.

Henrys Flats Conservation Area

This preserve of grasslands and wetlands along the Henrys Fork of the Snake River peacefully coexists with Flat Ranch, a working cattle ranch owned by The Nature Conservancy. There is a visitors center open during the summer with a great view from the deck.

Angler’s Lodge at Henrys Fork

9 Cabins  $49 – $139
15 Rooms  $49 – $139
Group/Winter Rates
Location: Island Park , ID
Eastern Idaho, in Island Park
Directions: On the Henrys Fork of the Snake River
Mailing Address
3363 Old Hwy. 191
Island Park, ID 83429
Street Address
3363 Old Hwy. 191
Island Park, ID 83429
Phone: (208) 558-9555
Fax: (208) 558-9555
» Web Site http://www.anglers-lodge.com/

Buttermilk Public Lands Campground

Seasons: Fall, Summer
54 RV Hookup Sites  $10 – $120
$120 Groups/weekend; $60 Groups/weekday
Location: Island Park , ID
Eastern Idaho, S. of Mack’s Inn
Directions: Hwy. 20, 3.5 mi. S. of Mack’s Inn, 2.2 mi. NW on Hwy. 030, 4 mi. SW on Forest Rd. 334
» Web Site

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee

Mesa Falls Scenic Byway

Mesa Falls Scenic Byway travels along Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. Under consideration for designation as a wild and scenic river, Henry’s Fork offers a variety of recreational activities like fishing, whitewater rafting, and waterfall
Mesa Falls

Island Park Reservoir

Island Park Reservoir which is formed by Island Park Dam is a major feature of the Mindoka Project. Recreation on this 11 square mile (7,000-acre) reservoir with 64 miles of shoreline is administered by the Targhee National Forest. Located in the high country of eastern Idaho, north of Idaho Falls.

Henrys Fork of the Snake River

The Henrys Fork of the Snake River was named for Andrew Henry, a fur trader who first saw it in 1810. Acclaimed by fly fishing enthusiasts as the best trout fishing stream in the United States, it begins at Big Springs, winds through Harriman State Park, all the way down to Ashton.