Welcome to Henry’s Fork Country

What do the communities of Island Park, Ashton, and St. Anthony have in common that makes this area so unique? The Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, of course!

And so we bring you the first ever recreation guide to this area: Henry’s Fork Country, and its accompanying Web site, HenrysForkCountry.com.

The Henry’s Fork’s headwaters include the tributaries of beautiful Henry’s Lake, a trophy trout fishing water near the Continental Divide at the north end of Island Park, and Big Springs, which puts out an amazing 120 million gallons of pure water a...  [more]

What's goin' on?

Thursday, July 2
• Volunteer meeting for the All American Sawtelle Stampede, 7 p. m., Island Park Lodge. The Stampede has a record number of entries this year and the committee needs all the help it can get with registrations, timing, and water stations. Please come to this meeting and pitch in to make it the best Stampede ever!
• Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 7 p.m. at the City Building in Last Chance. Click here for the agenda.

Saturday, July 4
  •  All American Sawtelle Stampede half marathon, 10...  [more]

Fun run organizers waive late fee

ISLAND PARK, ID. — Organizers of Island Park’s fun run, the 13th annual All American Sawtelle Stampede, have decided to waive the event’s $10 late fee as a way to help anyone concerned about money because of the economy.

Registration for this year’s event, which begins at 9 a. m. Saturday, July 4, is going great, and a record number of participants are expected, says Event Director, Connie Funkhouser.

“We want to share our success with anyone who may feel the late fee would be a hardship,” Funkhouser said. “But we do...  [more]

Flat Ranch Visitor Center announces summer programs

ISLAND PARK — The Nature Conservancy's Flat Ranch Preserve and Visitor’s Center will once again host weekly nature and conservation programs. Here is the July schedule:

Living with Wildlife in Island Park: BBQ and Bear Proof Bins, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Celebrate the second year of the Island Park Community Bear Proof Container Project!  Greater Yellowstone Coalition and Island Park Advocates for Responsible Development invite you to an evening of education, good food, and bearproof containers. Reservations required. Contact Carroll Sweet at 558-0138 or Scott Christensen at (406)-586-1593.

Owls of the...  [more]

Harriman announces outdoor concert series

ISLAND PARK — The Mountains & Strings chamber music retreat and public concerts return to Harriman State Park this month with performances by students and teachers from all over the country, and by world renowned violinists, Eric Grossman and Jenny Oaks Baker.

Harriman State Park is the perfect place for young string players to experience chamber music, friendship, and the beauty of nature, and for visitors to enjoy concerts in a stellar outdoor setting.

Each student at the retreat is assigned to a quartet or trio and receives coaching from professional performers and...  [more]

Learn about invasive species at Blue Ribbon’s all day event

WEST YELLOWSTONE — Craig and Jackie Mathews, owners of Blue Ribbon Flies, will help show anglers how they can stop invasive species from ruining Yellowstone area fisheries at a special all-day invent at their shop. They’re calling it Yellowstone Park Foundation Day, and it’s set for 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 10. Blue Ribbon Flies is on 305 Canyon Street.

The shop is hosting the event with the Yellowstone Park Foundation (YPF), the...  [more]