Guidebook for Bern
Arts & Culture
The National Oregon/California Trail Center
320 N 4th StSightseeing
Tabernacle built by early Mormon Pioneers. Great history tour of building and settling of Bear Lake Valley.
22 locals recommend
Paris Tabernacle
109 S Main StTabernacle built by early Mormon Pioneers. Great history tour of building and settling of Bear Lake Valley.
Large Limestone cave with beautiful formations. Open only during the summer months. Guided walks through the cave every day.
33 locals recommend
Minnetonka Cave
Minnetonka Cave RoadLarge Limestone cave with beautiful formations. Open only during the summer months. Guided walks through the cave every day.
Parks & Nature
Bear Lake is known as the Carribean of the West for it's Carribean blue color. There are several state parks, with The NOrth Beach State park the most popular for beach goers and water skiiers. Check out the Cisco Disco and Polar Plunge in lat January.
21 locals recommend
Bear Lake
Bear Lake is known as the Carribean of the West for it's Carribean blue color. There are several state parks, with The NOrth Beach State park the most popular for beach goers and water skiiers. Check out the Cisco Disco and Polar Plunge in lat January.
Great place to observe a wide variety of waterfowl, raptors and other birds. There is a canoe trail as well as handicap accessible blinds to observe birds and wildlife. There is also a motor route which allows vehicular travel to observe various areas of the refuge. One of my favorite places to go
10 locals recommend
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
322 N 4th StGreat place to observe a wide variety of waterfowl, raptors and other birds. There is a canoe trail as well as handicap accessible blinds to observe birds and wildlife. There is also a motor route which allows vehicular travel to observe various areas of the refuge. One of my favorite places to go
Alpine Lake at about 7000 feet altitude. Fishing and the famous rope swing for those daring souls. Hike one mile on the well marked trail to the lake. See if you can spot the arch in the craggy formations at the East side of the lake.
27 locals recommend
Bloomington Lake
Alpine Lake at about 7000 feet altitude. Fishing and the famous rope swing for those daring souls. Hike one mile on the well marked trail to the lake. See if you can spot the arch in the craggy formations at the East side of the lake.
This is a self guided cave trip, bring a flashlight. There are no ropes required but a helmet is recommended. The entrance requires bending over or crawling.
20 locals recommend
Paris Ice Cave
Green Basin RoadThis is a self guided cave trip, bring a flashlight. There are no ropes required but a helmet is recommended. The entrance requires bending over or crawling.
Iconic peak in Bear Lake Valley. Summit is 9575 Feet and requires a little bit of bolder hopping. The trailhead is accessed via Bloomington Canyon Rd. and is well marked.
Paris Peak
Iconic peak in Bear Lake Valley. Summit is 9575 Feet and requires a little bit of bolder hopping. The trailhead is accessed via Bloomington Canyon Rd. and is well marked.
This little reservoir is a fun family fishery. It is regularly stocked with rainbow hybrids. Perch and Kokanee are also present. No motors are allowed and shore fishing is good.
Montpelier Reservoir
This little reservoir is a fun family fishery. It is regularly stocked with rainbow hybrids. Perch and Kokanee are also present. No motors are allowed and shore fishing is good.
National Forest with great hunting, snow machine riding, cross country skiing, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. Headquarters located in Montpelier.
14 locals recommend
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
1405 Hollipark DrNational Forest with great hunting, snow machine riding, cross country skiing, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. Headquarters located in Montpelier.
Food Scene
El Jaliciense
194 N 4th StMexican food . good food and great service.
Delicious homemade chocolates and Aggie Ice Cream. Gotta try their chocolate dipped Bear Lake raspberries.
Papa's Chocolates
484 Washington StDelicious homemade chocolates and Aggie Ice Cream. Gotta try their chocolate dipped Bear Lake raspberries.
Essentials
Broulim's Supermarket
130 S 4th StThis is an excellent critical hospital that receives high national rankings. ER service and also quick doctor appts for non emergency needs.
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Thrift Store
483 Washington StThis is an excellent critical hospital that receives high national rankings. ER service and also quick doctor appts for non emergency needs.
Entertainment & Activities
Great family ski resort in Logan Canyon. 42 miles from Montpelier.
44 locals recommend
Beaver Mountain Ski Area
U.S. 89Great family ski resort in Logan Canyon. 42 miles from Montpelier.