By Enoch Hunter

REXBURG — At long last, winter draws to a close. It may not have been as cold this year as it
has in the past few, but soon, one of the most pleasant periods of the year will be upon us. With
weather warm enough that you can walk outside in a t-shirt and pants without turning into a
popsicle, but not quite warm enough to easily drench yourself in sweat, early spring in Rexburg
is the perfect time for some outdoor fun.

Rexburg is just a stone’s throw away from some of the nation’s most beautiful environments.
Yellowstone National Park, for example, is just an eighty-mile drive. However, Rexburg itself has
plenty of natural attractions that are right in our own backyard, where admission is set at the low, low price of free. Can’t beat that deal.

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Parker Anderson from the City of Rexburg Recreation Department, and he gave me a few pointers to some of the best local spots for someoutdoor fun. During our interview, he described Rexburg as a “good gateway” to multiple national parks but, once again, we are looking to see what is local.

As far as hiking, there are plenty of spots in the area to find online, but here is a brief list recommended by Anderson:

● Teton Valley
● Table Rock
● Wind Caves
● Civil Defense Caves
● Ice Caves

Rexburg is also less than twenty miles away from the Warm Slough, a perfect spot for some leisurely floating. This river begins at Henry’s lake and is connected to the north and south forks of the Snake River.

If you’re looking to engage in any riverside fun, the Outdoor Resource Center for BYU-Idaho offers rentals for watercraft and tubes that will let you drift down the river in style.

Within the city of Rexburg itself, there are plenty of locations to enjoy the spring weather. These parks are just a few of many that are cultivated for everyone’s enjoyment:

● Eagle Park
● Rexburg Nature Park
● Porter Park
● Smith Park
● Evergreen Park

I would like to again thank Anderson for allowing me the pleasure of interviewing him. There are few better ways to spend your free time than in the great outdoors, and in Rexburg, it’s never more than a stone’s throw away. If you ever find yourself unsure of what to do or where to go, you can always check the city of Rexburg’s Outdoor Adventure web page for more ideas.