This was awe inspiring in a humble way. I wished we had made it in time for the tour, be sure to arrive BEFORE 3:30 to join! The last patio talk- history lesson by park ranger is also at 3:30! We arrived at 4:20 and were still able to get our fill of hiking the paths to the skirmish sites and so close to the places where men took their last breaths. WORTH making this a destination!
A place WELL WORTH stopping for! The Lewis and Clarke Museum was very informative and the view was INCREDIBLE!
Shoshone Bannock Hotel & Event Center was a fabulous stay! The room was spacious (we had a double queen) and the common areas were bright and well kept. It is just off I-15, between Blackfoot and Pocatello. They gave us a great rate - because they are a newer establishment. However, with all the competition from the Pocatello hotels and that this is not a full town, they may continue to have the best rates in the Blackfoot/Pocatello stretch of road. If I were planning this trip rather than just stopping when I was done driving- I would skip hotels in Idaho Falls and Blackfoot! Come stay here!!!