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Hagerman Highlights
Things to see and do in the Hagerman Valley
Summer and Fall 2009 Activity Issue Published by the Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce
About the area here don't forget that
High temperatures along the quite a few of the sections here
Snake River throughout the are not easy. This section is
long enough to enjoy a good
non-stop paddle; it's perfect for
a one-day trip. The natural
beauty of Idaho and the beauti-
ful way the water current
moves down the stream attract
people from near and far. Get-
ting your paddling muscles
activated and spending some
quality time in nature are great
reasons to come.
summer are in the 90's, and the
nighttime is slightly chillier of Motorized Boating
course, ordinarily in the 50's. Two Snake River reservoirs,
The area receives less than 10 Upper and Lower Salmon along because you might want
inches annual rainfall with only Falls, are found near to capture some of the sights.
about 3.5 inches coming during
the growing season. July is the Bird watching
driest month and August the Due to the availability of crop
hottest. residue, abundant water, cover
and nesting habitat, a diverse
Whitewater
The Hagerman to Bliss section
of Snake River is 6 miles long
and has been determined by
“American Whitewater” to be a
class I-II section. Whitewater
Hagerman. Both have free boat
launch facilities operated by
either Gooding or Twin Falls
County. Both reservoirs pro-
vide plenty of room to water and abundant bird population is
ski or jet ski. attracted to the Hagerman Val-
ley. The area is particularly
Canoeing popular with ducks and geese
The small lakes and ponds in that seek out the Valley’s open
the Hagerman Wildlife Man- water during the colder time of
agement Area, Billingsley the year. The Hagerman Wild-
rafting and kayaking spots in Creek and the Snake River life Management Area is a
Idaho tend to be more challeng- Reservoirs are waters suitable popular place to watch birds.
ing than the national average, for canoeing. Take a camera During the winter months, the
so if you're not from around
Oster ponds and Hagerman Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Management Area,
WMA serve as a waterfowl rest (WMA). These ponds are Hagerman Wildlife Manage-
area for nearly 60,000 migrat- ment Area, Oster Ponds, Box
ing ducks and geese. Visitors Canyon and Niagara Springs.
commonly see mallards,
American widgeon, gadwalls, Tours and Guides
pintails, redheads, scaup, Laid back river tours and din-
ringed-necked ducks, ruddy ing on the Snake River are pro-
ducks, and hooded mergansers vided by 1000 Springs Tours.
along with a host of other mi- Guided whitewater rafting of
grating birds. the Snake River is offered by
Trails
There are multi-use (hike, stocked by the Idaho Depart-
mountain bike or horse) trails ment of Fish and Game for rec-
within the Hagerman Fossil reational fishing. The fishing
Beds National Monument, season is open from March 1st
Malad Gorge State Park and to November 1st. A wheelchair
the Box Canyon State Park. -accessible dock is also avail-
able at Oster #1.
Horse Arena
There is a horse arena available The Hagerman area offers
at Billingsley Creek State Park. many fishing opportunities. High Adventure River Tours.
Check with the Thousand Your first source of informa- PBS tours offers van tours of
Springs State Park Manager for tion should be the Idaho De- the general area.
more information (see Con- partment of Fish and Game.
tacts). History
There is an annual free fishing Ritter Island State Park and the
day in June each year at the Hagerman Historical Society
State Fish Hatchery in Hager- Museum are two great spots to
man.
Sightseeing & Photography
Interesting places to see and
photograph are Malad Gorge
State Park, Ritter Island State
Park, Thousand Springs Hydro
Fishing Plant Park, Billingsley Creek
Excellent fishing for Rainbow
Trout is found at Oster Lake #1
on the Hagerman National Fish learn the history of the area.
Hatchery Grounds. Oster #1 is
one of a series of ponds that Swimming & Hot Springs
extend onto the Hagerman There are three fantastic com-
mercial hot springs in the
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valley. 1000 Springs Resort Legion Hall in March, Fossil Salmon Dam are very popular.
and Miracle Hot Springs are Days at Hagerman City Park
open year-round. and the Fossil Days Parade, Dirt Bike and ATVs
the Fantastic Flea Market at There are some great riding
Eco-tourism opportunities on the west side
Learn about fish, alligators, of the Snake River.
fossils, energy production,
landslides, geology, hydrology Information Contacts
and farming by visiting places 1) Hagerman Valley Chamber
of Commerce 837-9131
2) State Fish Hatchery
837-4892
3) National Fish Hatchery
837-4896
Billingsley Creek State Park on 4) Thousand Springs State
Saturdays during the summer, Parks 837-4505
the 4th of July BBQ at the 5) Hagerman IDEA
Hagerman Valley Senior and 837-4522
Community Center, the Friday 6) Hagerman Historical
Night Party at Rockn H Resort, Society 837-6288
like the Fossil Beds National the night before Blues in the 7) City of Hagerman
Monument, Hagerman Valley Park and Blues in the Park 837-6636
(9/12/09) at Billingsley Creek 8) Hagerman Fossil Beds
State Park, the annual “Last National Monument
Blast on the Grass” Car Show 837-4793
& Swap Meet (9/19/09) at 9) High Adventure River
Hagerman City Park, and the Tours and RV Park
Thousand Springs Art Festival 837-9005
at Ritter Island State Park are 10) 1000 Spring Tours
“must attend” local events. 837-9006
11) PBS Tours
Rooms, Cabins, RV Sites 438-5768
Find great places to stay over- 12) 1000 Springs Resort
night at Billingsley Creek 837-4987
Lodge, Rock’n H Resort, 13) Billingsley Creek Lodge
Hagerman RV Village , Ein 837-4822
Tisch Inn, Hagerman Valley 14) Hagerman Valley Inn
Inn, 1000 Springs Resort and 837-6196
Historical Society Museum, or Miracle Hot Springs. 15) Rock’n H Resort
by taking a driving or farm 837-4054
tour. Picnicking 16) Hagerman RV Village -
The picnic sites at Idaho Power 837-4906
Restaurants recreation sites like Lower 17) Hagerman Valley Senior &
There are great culinary experi- Community Center
ences awaiting you in Hager- 837-6120
man at the Ein Tisch Inn, Mi 18) Miracle Hot springs
Tesoro Mexican Restaurant, 543-6002
Thunderbird Café, River Boat 19) Ein Tisch Inn - 837-9099
Restaurant and Snake River 20) Mi Tesoro Restaurant
Grill. 837-6475
21) Thunderbird Café
Events & Entertainment 837-4949
The annual Cowboy Poetry 22) Snake River Grill
Gathering at the American 837-6227
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Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce — P.O. Box 599 — Hagerman, ID 83332
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