One Of Idaho's Very First Towns Is Frozen In Time And You'll Definitely Want To Visit
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Idaho is a state that was built from mining towns, all of which boast a similar story. Miners flocked to the Gem State, built towns, and then abandoned those very towns when the gold or silver inevitably ran out. Some towns were lucky enough to survive, others were not – they were left for nature to eventually reclaim. The town of Custer, Idaho could have easily followed this route. Although it was quite populous during the height of Idaho’s mining era, it, too, was eventually abandoned. Thankfully, the town remains, and efforts are continuously made to preserve this important piece of Idaho history. If you’ve ever wanted to see what one of Idaho’s very first towns looked like, you’ll definitely want to plan a visit. Come along as we give you a little taste of what you’ll experience.
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It’s incredibly lucky that Custer, Idaho has been so well-preserved over the years. Interested in learning about more about some of the oldest towns in Idaho? Check out our list of 10 Forgotten Historic Ghost Towns In Idaho that are like Custer.
Doesn’t this place look fascinating? Have you ever been to this Custer ghost town? If so, what was your favorite part? Have you been to any other mining towns in Idaho? We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!
For those who love hiking, you can find some great trails in and around the area by going to the AllTrails website.
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Where can we find historic sites in Idaho?
- The USS Hawkbill in Arco is a former attack submarine decommissioned in 2000 after 29 total stints in South Korea, Japan, Hawaii, Washington, and several other places around the world.
- The Bear River Massacre Historical Site in Preston is where the largest single Native American slaughter in American history, the 1863 Bear River Massacre, took place.
- The Nampa Train Depot in Nampa is a uniquely ornamented structure built in 1903, and in its former iteration served as a stop on the historic Oregon Short Line in Idaho.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other fascinating historic sites in Idaho.
Where are the best places to go tubing in Idaho?
- The Coeur d'Alene River is more known as a whitewater rafting spot but the tubing here is equally as impressive once the rafting season ends.
- The Warm Slough shows off some stunning scenery in the Rexburg area and is an easy float.
- The Portneuf River in Lava Hot Springs was once named by USA Today as one of the best rivers for tubing.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other fun places to go tubing in Idaho.
Where can we find natural attractions in Idaho?
- The Centennial Marsh Camas Prairie in south central Idaho features seemingly endless open expanses of camas lilies that bloom during the spring.
- The Bruneau Sand Dunes in Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park are the tallest free-standing sand dunes in the country at 500 feet.
- The Morley-Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area in Murphy contains North America’s largest concentration of birds of prey.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other stunning natural attractions in Idaho.