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The History of
Harriman State Park

Harriman State Park is a crown jewel in Idaho’s park system but how did it come to be? Learn more about how and why this eastern Idaho oasis became part of the Harriman family story and why it’s now part of the Harriman legacy in Idaho.

Idaho’s Historic Train Depots

All aboard! Learn about Idaho’s historic train depots by downloading your free Official Idaho Travel Guide.

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The 2025 Idaho Official Travel Guide open to a feature spread about Idaho's historic train depots entitled The Golden Age of Trains.
A giphy showing a birds-eye view of the landscapes and Henrys Fork at Harriman State Park.

Hear About Harriman State Park

Known for its beautiful scenery and abundant nature, Harriman State Park lies within a 16,000-acre wildlife refuge in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Listen as Park Ranger Kyle Babbit showcases all the ways to experience this unique park.

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An aerial shot of Lower Mesa Falls and the Henry's Fork River.

Ready for a Road Trip?

From lush forests to roaring waterfalls, plan your trip to Harriman State Park with a drive along the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway!

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A woman sits on the edge of a cliff, overlooking a river.