A travel history always starts with a home base. I was born in Sandy, Utah and at 12 years old, I moved with my mom and 3 brothers to Rexburg, Idaho. Rexburg was settled in 1883 by Thomas Ricks, a Mormon farmer. It is still a large farming community producing grains and, of course, famous Idaho potatoes. Rexburg is home to Brigham Young University-Idaho. The number one activity that this region of Idaho is known for is the fishing on the Snake River. People come from all over for a chance to fish on the Southfork of the Snake River. This area of Eastern Idaho is famous for the Teton Dam breaking and flooding several cities. It was also the location of active volcanoes. Shield volcanoes, lava flows, and caves caused by lava tubes are great places to visit. Yellowstone National Park is within a 2 hour drive, as well as Grand Teton National Park, plus many lakes and ski resorts.

Eastern Idaho experiences all 4 seasons very distinctly. The spring is rainy and frequented with thunderstorms as the weather begins to warm. The summers get to be quite warm, reaching 80-90 degrees farhenheit. Fall is rainy and the leaves change colors as the temperature drops. The winters are famously cold and windy with temperatures ranging from 30 to -30 degrees farhenheit. Each season brings new activities for the outdoor enthusist.

Despite being a small location in respects to the rest of the U.S., Rexburg is frequented by travelers from all over the globe. I work in the tourism industry, working at my family's RV park, Wind Willows RV, on the edge of Rexburg in a tiny town called Thornton. We are just a small family-owned park, yet we have had tourist from every corner of the world. Most are passing through on their way to Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons, but all are pleasantly surprised at all that Rexburg has to offer. Guests may stay, on average, anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. If you're looking for excellent resorts and places to stay, you'll be happy wih the choices within the area. If you are trying to travel cheap, you will have many options as well, including a stay at our RV park (whether in your own RV or in one of our local bird-themed "birdhouse" cabins). No matter how you choose to travel, a stop to explore Rexburg and the surrounding area is well worth it.