Independence Lakes Trail

As soon you enter Castle Rocks, you hit the Lodge at Caste Rock Ranch, a century-old ranch house completely remodeled and available to be reserved year round. It has a beautifully groomed lawn area with shade trees that makes for a perfect spot to enjoy an afternoon of slack lining. There are a few spots to set up, but we went across the main section of lawn that offered a gorgeous backdrop ...

There aren’t too many places that offer up the isolation, serenity, and climbing abundance that City of Rocks does. As soon as you enter in the park, your eyes will be jumping from one rock formation to another, battling with yourself as to where to start! We stopped into the visitor center to pick the brains of the rangers on where the best place to set camp close to epic climbing. Without...

While this lake is out of the way, the drive through rural parts of Burley is worthwhile. From Heyburn drive 27 south to the small village of Oakley. Here you will follow W 1800 S a few blocks to S 600 W to the rustic Trapper Creek Road, which is more like a stout cattle trail. Drive down to the rocky shore or catch the beautiful vantage from the upper bends of the roadway. Drop in your boat, o...

This is a well-maintained trail that's fairly easy. You hike through a forested area to eventually reach the top of a sage-covered ridge offering expansive views of the surrounding area before descending back down to a lovely meadow and more forest. You're likely to be the only person/group on the trail on any given day, and it's great for kids/dogs.To get there, head south from Kimberly or Han...

A total of 18 trails that you can connect for your ride. For flowy single track ride Lower Sugarloaf, Swamys, or Dry Gulch. For technical ride Brennan, Hot Shot, Upper Sugarloaf, or Backdoor. Trail maps at https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=zNWx9iR6KKmY.kbh0RThbxRSc

Dierkes Lake is located in the same park as Shoshone Falls so the $3 per carload entrance fee allows you to see both amazing locations.  Just after the ticket booth in the park take a right at the fork in the road that will take you directly to Dierkes Lake, where you will find ample parking in the lot.  The cool, refreshing lake includes a designated area for swimming that is monitored by life...