Southeast Idaho

05/30/2026

Forget the usual stress of home while overnight at a quaint cottage or vacation rental 🪻

Find your next overinght stay at idahohighcountry.org/cat/lodging.

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05/27/2026

Taste locally grown produce for yourself! 🍓🍒🫐

Several farmers markets run throughout the summer in Southeast Idaho 🥕🥬

Experience the bounties of Southeast Idaho including produce, plants, honey, crafts, music, food trucks and more!

🫜 Portneuf Valley Farmers Market in Pocatello
🫜 Marsh Valley Farmer’s Market in McCammon
🫜 Downey Market
🫜 Preston Idaho Farmers Market
🫜 Paris Idaho Community Market

Find these events and more at idahohighcountry.org/events.

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05/22/2026

Crystal pools and a unique wetland complex occupy 160-acres at Formation Springs Preserve near Soda Springs, Idaho 🌿

Learn more about this conserved land at idahohighcountry.org/item/formation-springs-preserve 🌱

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05/21/2026

Tucked away between Downey and Preston is an even smaller unassuming town of Swan Lake.

📍 Population 148

Like in olden times, the market is the center of community activities

Thomas Mercantile is that market, hosting gatherings for food, concerts, fairs, and more small town charm like the Swan Lake Summerfest this weekend.

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05/19/2026

Historic Chesterfield Townsite is an abandoned settlement nestled in the Rocky Mountains

📜 27 refurbished and maintained structures on the National Historic Register

🧱 Many brick buildings built between 1884 & 1904

This ghost town comes to life every Memorial Day weekend with old-time dancing, wagon rides, homemade food, historic demonstrations, and pioneer activities 🛞

Learn more at idahohighcountry.org/item/chesterfield-historic-town-site 🐎

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05/19/2026

Live rodeos a-comin' to Pocatello!

🐎 Bannock County PRCA Big Bucks Pro Rodeo 5/22-5/23
🐎 Pocatello Downs Horse Racing 5/25
🐎 Idaho Jr. High Rodeo State Finals 5/26-5/31
🐎 Idaho High School Rodeo State Finals 6/6-6/13

Find these events and more at idahohighcountry.org/events.

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05/14/2026

Did you know that Southeast Idaho attracts international travelers? 🌎

International visits to the U.S. are increasing and continue to build our local economy.

We are excited to meet with travel professionals from all over the world and attract future travel to our region at U.S. Travel Association's in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from May 17-21, 2026.

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05/14/2026

Relieve the stress of Maycember — therapeutic massage and night away from it all 😌

💆‍♀️ Over 50 massage therapy locations in Southeast Idaho → idahohighcountry.org/cat/massage

🛋️ Multiple lodging options → idahohighcountry.org/cat/lodging

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05/12/2026

Hobbit house in Idaho? That's right. 🛖 One of many unique finds in Southeast Idaho. ⛰️ Visit Idaho

Preston, Idaho is already known as the home of 2004 comedy "Napoleon Dynamite," but tourists are pulling off the highway for another reason – a Hobbit house built into a hillside. https://www.ktvb.com/article/entertainment/places/exploring-idaho/exploring-idaho-hobbit-inspired-rental-home-built-into-idaho-hillside/277-b6a12dcb-67bc-47fe-9a17-05ac6df23f05?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KTVB