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The Snake River

From its origin near the Continental Divide in Yellowstone National Park to its junction with the Columbia River and into the Pacific Ocean, the Snake River breathes life into the mountain valleys and high plains of Idaho as it weaves its way through the Pacific Northwest. This majestic river is a source of wildlife, natural beauty, electric power, and agricultural water for the Idaho Falls region. The Snake River also feeds the area’s tourism destinations with hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor recreation.

Historically, this river has played an important role with Native Americans and early settlers of Idaho. Lewis and Clark, John C. Fremont, and Benjamin Bonneville, among others, explored its waters; the Oregon Trail ran through southern Idaho along the river. In fact, many of Idaho’s most prosperous cities are located along the Snake River or its tributaries.

Idaho Falls

Nestled among the Rocky Mountains and beneath the shadow of the Grand Tetons, Idaho Falls offers all of the features of big city living with an abundance of small town charm. Originally founded in the 1800s as Eagle Rock, the City of Idaho Falls has steadily grown into the regional epicenter for business, healthcare, shopping and entertainment.

National Rankings

The city is rapidly attracting a variety of small and large businesses to the area and consistently finds itself listed in the top ten rankings of many prestigious magazines, newspapers and professional research publications as one of the best places in the country to raise a family. Major employers in the area include the Idaho National Laboratory, Melaleuca, Inc. and the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center­— but the spirit of the American entrepreneur can be found in the thousands of independent businesses that truly make the city work.

The City of Idaho Falls boasts its symphony, opera, chamber orchestra, community drama, museum and zoo. Sportsmen will enjoy world class trout fishing, our professional minor league baseball team and our four championship caliber golf courses. With hometown nostalgia, a booming economic base, a diverse arts community and a backyard that includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

Idaho Falls could just be the perfect place to live.