Natural Attractions
Big Springs {Island Park}
The headwaters of Henry's Fork of the Snake River. There are enormous trout visible from the bridge, and occationally other large wildlife.
Mesa Falls {Island Park}
Mesa Falls is a pair of fantastic waterfalls about 21 miles out of Island Park. There is a parking lot and visitor's center close to the upper falls.
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park {Bozeman}
Discover one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America. Camp, hike and experience amazing geologic wonders at Montana's first and best-known state park. About 1 hour east of Bozeman.
406-287-3541
Quake Lake {West Yellowstone}
On August 17, 1959, near midnight, an earthquake near the Madison River triggered a massive landslide. The slide moved at 100 mph and in less than 1 minute, over 80 million tons of rock crashed into the narrow canyon, blocking the Madison River and forming Earthquake Lake. About 30 miles out of West Yellowstone.
406-682-7620
Howard Springs Wayside Area {West Yellowstone}
This one may seem a little silly, but there is a little rest stop on the side of the road on Highway 20 about 15 minutes out of West Yellowstone. It features a spring fed water fountain that my father always called "The Fountain of Youth." I have been there at the same time as other groups many times and several of them also call it that. Am I saying the water has magical properties? Maybe not, but it is a fun tradition and a pretty cool rock drinking fountain, and it's not out of your way even a little if you are approaching West Yellowstone from the Idaho side.
Highway 20/Targhee Pass Highway, Just before you cross the border to Montana
Idaho 82002
Idaho 82002