Big Springs

Big Springs is one of the headwaters of the Snake River. Located in Island Park, Idaho, this large springs gushes forth large volumes of crystal clear water. Big Springs is known for two things. First, the large trout that are visible from the bridge. Visitor love to feed the fish. Second, for Johnny Sacks cabin.

Calendar of Events

Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce calendar of events.

Camping

There are many beautiful campgrounds around the Island Park area. There is a campground available that will suit your needs.

The Big Springs Campground is located 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana in beautiful Island Park, Idaho at an approximate elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Natural Features: Island Park is composed of two areas of extinct volcanic activity. The Henry’s Fork Caldera sits inside the larger Island Park Caldera.

The area is known for its dense forests of lodgepole pine, broad grassy meadows bursting with summer wildflowers and a wide variety of wildlife, including black and grizzly bears, moose, elk, deer, bald eagles, Sandhill cranes and much, much more.

The campground is situated in a clearing surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pines. Grasses and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Cave Falls

Fly Fishing in Island Park, Idaho

The Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, named after Andrew Henry known for discovering and exploring the area in the early 1800s, is arguably one of the finest trout streams in the lower forty-eight states.

In fact Trout Unlimited voted the Henry’s Fork the number one stream in the country. The upper section of the Henry’s Fork is formed where Henry’s Lake Outlet, a lightly fished meadow stream bound by willow trees, meets Big Springs, the primary source of water to the Henry’s Fork.

Grand Targhee Ski Resort

The Grand Targhee Resort is a full-service, self-contained, year-round resort located just a beautiful one-hour drive from Jackson Hole, in the heart of Wyoming’s majestic Teton Mountains.

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center’s primary mission is to provide visitors to the Yellowstone area an opportunity to observe, learn & appreciate grizzly bears & gray wolves.

Horse Back Rides

These trips are the most beautiful rides in the world! The trails are steep, but not dangerous. We ride up onto the high mountain ridges and down into the deep ravines. We usually see wildlife and even in late summer there are still wild-flowers blooming up that high! These rides are fantastic! We conduct our rides to satisfy the desires of our guests which include things like rate of travel. You’re in control, you set the pace. Bring your camera!

Mesa Falls

Beginning in gently rolling farmlands, dipping into a tumultuous river confluence, and traveling over the rim of the nation’s largest volcanic caldera, Mesa Falls Scenic Byway takes you through some of southeastern Idaho’s most compelling scenery. In addition to enjoying breathtaking vistas along the route, devotees of intermountain recreation find countless activities to indulge their passions on the route’s 27 miles. Originally a popular path to Yellowstone National Park, the byway offers plenty of reasons to justify a trip in itself.

Your journey begins in the rural town of Ashton. Stop in at one of the restaurants for small-town hospitality and stay the night at a local inn. As you embark on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, the first nine miles or so travel through the town’s surrounding potato, barley, and wheat fields.

Playmill Theater

The Playmill Theatre began as a dream of people who knew what good theatre can do for people’s lives and we are proud to continue on with that dream. As we begin each summer we carefully (and yes even prayer- fully) consider what shows we want to share with our amazing and loyal audiences. We know that we hold a sacred trust of sorts to provide the 35,000 people who walk in our doors a fun night that will provide beautiful memories for years to come. We don’t take that responsibility lightly. We know that you could spend your time doing a lot of other things and we are grateful that you choose to spend it with us.

River Rafting

Daily whitewater rafting adventures or scenic floats. The closest rafting to West Yellowstone and Old Faithful, we are located perfectly for those visiting Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana. Come experience the best! Wild West Rafting Call 406-848-2252 – 220 W Park Street, Gardiner, MT Geyser Whitewater Expeditions Call 406-356-9031 – 46651 Gallatin Road, Big Sky, MT Mack’s Inn – River Float Trips Call 208-558-7272 – 4292 N. US Hwy. 20 Island Park, ID

Sports Rentals

Contact area businesses who have the recreational vehicle for you! No matter if you want to ride the trails on an ATV, snowmobile in the winter or cruise the water in the summer they have a machine for you!!! Mt. Mayhem 208-558-7390 Island Park Adv. 208-558-7581 High Mt. 208-558-9572

Virginia City, Montana

The history of Virginia City, Montana is important to the State of Montana and to its residents because Virginia City was the birthplace of Montana and the cradle of much Montana and United States History. The history of Virginia City, Montana is important to the entire United States because strategic events were worked out in Virginia City during the Civil War. That History begins on 16 June 1863 with the registration of the town site of the new settlement as “Verona”, their spelling of Varina, the wife of the President of the Confederate States of America. Virginia City began as Varina, in Idaho Territory, truly a Rebel town in Union territory during the Civil War.

West Yellowstone Snowmobile Expo

The 28th annual West Yellowstone SNOWMOBILE EXPO is where Arctic Cat, Skidoo and Yamaha will unveil their new 2019 snowmobile lines to the public for the 1st time in the Rocky Mountain West!

The Western States Vintage Snowmobile Association Annual Show will bring a blast from the past with unique vintage snowmobiles to West Yellowstone, MT. It’s one of the largest gatherings of vintage and antique snowmobiles. Vintage racing will return again with the oval races.

Come Saturday for the thrills of the power sports with UTV Show 7:00PM with two classes – 1,000 CC class & 1,000 CC Turbo Class.

Snow Bike racing returns Sunday with The AMA Championship Snow Bike Series.

For up to date ticket information please visit SNOWMOBILE EXPO & POWERSPORTS SHOW

Yellowstone IMAX Theater

You haven’t experienced Yellowstone until you’ve been to the Yellowstone IMAX Theatre.” OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND….. Located at the west entrance of the Yellowstone National Park, the Yellowstone Imax Theatre is a “must see” on your travel itinerary. Far more than just a theatre, the Yellowstone IMAX Theatre offers a rare educational opportunity. Through the stunning IMAX film “Yellowstone” as well as displays located in the lobby, visitors can see the true yellowstone as it is today and as it was a hundred and 100,000 years ago. The IMAX

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Playhouse

Drew & Julie Durrant, owned and operated Mack’s Inn Playhouse from May 2008 until September 2012. With the Durrant’s at the helm Mack’s Inn Playhouse became a destination for family friendly musicals spoofs for the Greater Yellowstone Area. They would perform 70 shows each summer and squeeze them all in between Memorial Day and Labor Day. In the summer or 2012, long time friends and patrons, Rob and Sherri Dias, approached the Durrants about working with the students at Diamond Ranch Academy and opening a new dinner theater in