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Birdwatching

With over 400 known species, Idaho has become a gathering spot for birdwatchers of all experience levels. Locations such as American Falls Reservoir and Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge are flocking with birds year-round, although you're sure to have sightings in any region of Idaho.

Birdwatching



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Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Nearest Community: Montpelier Region: Southeastern
Type: Wildlife
This waterfowl refuge, along the north shore of beautiful Bear Lake, is great for observing white-faced ibis, Canada geese, ducks, Sandhill cranes and a variety of songbirds.
Bear River Heritage Area
Nearest Community: Fish Haven Region: Southeastern
Type: Roadside Attractions
The Bear River Heritage Area is home to a strong agricultural economy, history-laced landscape, and abundant natural beauty. Retrace the footsteps of early fur traders, Mormon settlers, and generations of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation.
Cress Creek Nature Trail
Nearest Community: Ririe Region: Eastern
Type: Outdoor Education
Cress Creek Nature Trail is a paved trail with intrepretive signs.
Givens Hot Springs
Nearest Community: Marsing Region: Southwestern
Type: Hot Springs
A popular family attraction with a large, natural indoor hot spring swimming pool, RV hookups, campgrounds and historic cabins.
Historical Museum at St. Gertrude
Nearest Community: Cottonwood Region: North Central
Type: Museums
Artifacts reflecting the history of North Central Idaho and the sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude.
Shoshone Indian Ice Caves
Nearest Community: Shoshone Region: South Central
Type: Natural Attractions
Trained guides explain the geologic, volcanic and historic background in these large lava caves with unusual, year-round ice floors.