This article was created in partnership with Southeast Idaho High Country. All photos provided by Southeast Idaho High Country.
Accommodations
Throughout your journey in southeast Idaho, you’ll find a range of accommodations, from camping to historic hotels. Vacation rentals are aplenty around Bear Lake, while Lava Hot Springs features cute boutique hotels. Pocatello is the largest town in the area, and certainly has the widest range of accommodations and other traveler amenities.Day One | Bear Lake, Idaho
Bear Lake is simply enchanting. Known as the “Caribbean of the Rockies,” the turquoise blue waters of this massive natural lake beckon travelers from around the world. The lake is very family-friendly and offers something for everyone, from adventure-seekers to those looking for a laid back afternoon. Explore the waters on a sailboat, personal watercraft, stand-up paddleboard, rent a kayak, or just simply hang out on the beach.

Day Two | Soda Springs & Lava Hot Springs
Soda Springs
Unlike Yellowstone, you can actually play in the natural water features and geyser erupting at Soda Springs. A quirky claim, Soda Springs holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s only captive geyser! Barely north of Soda Springs is Hooper Springs, a unique place where naturally carbonated water bubbles from the ground and you can blend your own cola.

Lava Hot Springs
Travelers adore the cute downtown in Lava Hot Springs. The real reason you’ll want to spend time in this small town is the relaxation at their world famous hot springs. Notably, the waters are free of odors, sulfur and chlorine. Additionally, for those who just can’t get enough, several of the hotels in Lava Hot Springs feature their own pools.
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