| Waterfall from the Broadway Bridge |
The city of Idaho Falls began with miners, trappers, fur traders and early settlers. It's location along the Snake River ensured its survival, and adds to its appeal today. The falls themselves are created by the diversion of a dam that provides hydroelectric power. The original dam was built in 1909. Idaho Falls' three hydroelectric power plants produce 50% of the electricy needed. People, including us, enjoy strolling, jogging and biking along the 6 mile Snake River Greenbelt. 20 miles north of Idaho Falls is the Yellowstone Bear World. We got up close and personal with Stiltz the moose as well as lots of other wildlife. We actually drove the truck through the different habitats for the hooved animals as well as the bear area. For some additional pics: http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/d3loeber/Idaho/Idaho%20Falls/
Only 100 miles away, Idaho Falls is also a gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Grand Teton's pinnacle is 13,770 feet, but the park as a whole has twlve peaks over 12,000 feet. (For more info on Teton, visit the National Parks Service site). Elk, moose, mule deer, bison and pronghorn roam both parks, as well as black and grizzly bears. Our big sightings were bison and elk. Yellowstone is the first and oldest national park in the world. It covers 3470 square miles in three states (Idaho, Wyoming and Montana). The park is famous for its geothrmal areas including the super-famous geyser Old Faithful. We took tons of pictures. Check them out at: http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/d3loeber/Idaho/Tetons%20and%20Yellowstone/
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