Pocatello, Idaho | Trails, History & Quirky Museums

Big Idaho Trails & Offbeat Museums

Whether you’re tracing the Oregon Trail at a full-scale fort replica, spotting mule deer on a sagebrush-lined ridge or wandering a downtown lit up by nearly 25 restored neon signs, Pocatello rewards curious travelers with an Idaho experience that’s entirely its own.

Endless outdoor opportunities

With over 1,600 kilometers of maintained trails in and around the city, Pocatello draws hikers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers.

Visit cool museums

From a museum dedicated entirely to the art of cleanliness to Idaho’s official natural history museum, Pocatello’s offerings are unexpected and memorable.

Discover pioneer heritage

Pocatello sits at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail and the transcontinental railroad — and its forts, replicas and historic downtown still tell that story.

Experience Pocatello

Outdoor Escapes

Unwind and breathe the fresh mountain air as you lounge in cozy geothermal pools.
Camp, snowmobile and ride all-terrain vehicle trails through national forest terrain just south of the city.
Bike manicured single-track, hike scenic loops and play disc golf on the hillside.

History & Culture

Discover the story of the Oregon Trail, wander a reconstructed frontier outpost and visit a Mormon pioneer ghost town.
Attend an authentic powwow, view tribal bison herds and see rare artifacts at museums.
Venture into quirky territory the Idaho Potato Museum and the Museum of Clean.