Black Bear Hideaway
Drink Spot
The Last Chance General Store is approximately 3/10ths of a mile from the Black Bear Hideaway. It's a great place to easily access drinks and small essential groceries.
3370 US-20
3370 U.S. 20The Last Chance General Store is approximately 3/10ths of a mile from the Black Bear Hideaway. It's a great place to easily access drinks and small essential groceries.
Grub House Coffee and Cabins
3306 US-20Great place for coffee and drink any time of the year.
The Soda Co is located at 3975 Yale Kilgore Rd, Island Park, ID 83429. Approximately 6.5 miles north of Black Bear Hideaway Cabin on the intersection of Highway 20 and Yale Kilgore Road. They have a wide variety of sodas, hot chocolates, and cookies. They're open year round but hours become limited in the winter.
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The Soda Co Island Park
3975 Yale Kilgore RdThe Soda Co is located at 3975 Yale Kilgore Rd, Island Park, ID 83429. Approximately 6.5 miles north of Black Bear Hideaway Cabin on the intersection of Highway 20 and Yale Kilgore Road. They have a wide variety of sodas, hot chocolates, and cookies. They're open year round but hours become limited in the winter.
Restaurant
Great food and amazing service. Wonderful place to enjoy a meal with a scenic view of the river.
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TroutHunter
3327 US-20Great food and amazing service. Wonderful place to enjoy a meal with a scenic view of the river.
Pond's Lodge has great dining with easy access to a small convenience store. By far the best pizza in Island Park.
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Pond's Lodge
3757 US-20Pond's Lodge has great dining with easy access to a small convenience store. By far the best pizza in Island Park.
By far some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Texas style BBQ with dine-in or take out featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives.
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Firehole Bar-B-Que Co.
120 Firehole AveBy far some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Texas style BBQ with dine-in or take out featured on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives.
Grocery Store
Best store for all grocery needs during your stay at Island Park. A wide variety of groceries and sundries.
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Robin's Roost
4150 N Big Springs LoopBest store for all grocery needs during your stay at Island Park. A wide variety of groceries and sundries.
A great place for a variety of groceries and sundries at a reasonable cost.
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Dave's Jubilee
108 US-20A great place for a variety of groceries and sundries at a reasonable cost.
Dine in and take out meals. A wide variety of family dinners, soups and salads.
100 habitants recommandent
Boondocks Restaurant
3587 Kilgore-Yale RdDine in and take out meals. A wide variety of family dinners, soups and salads.
City/town information
West Yellowstone is the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. It's a beautiful town that's vibrant in the summer and beautiful in the winter. Great places to eat and visit.
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West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone is the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. It's a beautiful town that's vibrant in the summer and beautiful in the winter. Great places to eat and visit.
The name of Island Park derives from the many open places found among the dense forest of pines and the flat meadows formed by the caldera of the Island Park volcanic period. About 500,000 years ago much of what now forms the Island Park area was a large volcano that exploded with extraordinary force. Fallout from that eruption has been found as far away as Kansas. In the explosion's aftermath Island Park was left with a world class U-shaped volcanic caldera formation. The Island Park caldera measures 18 miles in width and is 23 miles long. Since that ancient time the crater has largely been filled in by lava flows from the east in Yellowstone National Park.
The name Island Park was derived more specifically from the fact that near the present site of the Island Park Boy Scout Camp (on what was recently called the RR-Island Park Siding) is a clearing resembling an island bordered by the Buffalo River, Split Creek, Little Warm River, Tom Creek, and Chick Creek. The name "Island Park" was used by the railroad company when that area was used as a siding for loading railroad ties and cattle. The Tie Company, which was headquartered at the Island Park siding, was designated to operate a US post office with the title of "Island Park". Later the Tie Company moved its operation to the Trude Siding and the post office moved with them still carrying the "Island Park" title. Eventually, it was called the “Island Park Post Office” and generated enough publicity and popularity that the entire area soon adopted Island Park as its official name.
Early inhabitants of this region included extensions of the Shoshone tribe, such as the Snake, Bannock, Lemhi, and Tukudika (Sheepeaters). Full of wildlife and natural resources, Island Park was a popular hunting and fishing area for neighboring Montana tribes like the Crow and Flathead as well. Henry’s Lake, known today for its tremendous trout fishing, was a favorite of the American Indian tribes who set up camps along the lake’s shores. Indian artifacts can still be found along the banks.
Lewis & Clark opened up this part of the country to further exploration. (They passed about 72 miles west of this area in 1805 and 1806.) Not long afterwards, the news of the richness of the land and especially lure of the beaver pelts attracted the first white hunters and trappers to the Island Park region.
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Island Park
The name of Island Park derives from the many open places found among the dense forest of pines and the flat meadows formed by the caldera of the Island Park volcanic period. About 500,000 years ago much of what now forms the Island Park area was a large volcano that exploded with extraordinary force. Fallout from that eruption has been found as far away as Kansas. In the explosion's aftermath Island Park was left with a world class U-shaped volcanic caldera formation. The Island Park caldera measures 18 miles in width and is 23 miles long. Since that ancient time the crater has largely been filled in by lava flows from the east in Yellowstone National Park.
The name Island Park was derived more specifically from the fact that near the present site of the Island Park Boy Scout Camp (on what was recently called the RR-Island Park Siding) is a clearing resembling an island bordered by the Buffalo River, Split Creek, Little Warm River, Tom Creek, and Chick Creek. The name "Island Park" was used by the railroad company when that area was used as a siding for loading railroad ties and cattle. The Tie Company, which was headquartered at the Island Park siding, was designated to operate a US post office with the title of "Island Park". Later the Tie Company moved its operation to the Trude Siding and the post office moved with them still carrying the "Island Park" title. Eventually, it was called the “Island Park Post Office” and generated enough publicity and popularity that the entire area soon adopted Island Park as its official name.
Early inhabitants of this region included extensions of the Shoshone tribe, such as the Snake, Bannock, Lemhi, and Tukudika (Sheepeaters). Full of wildlife and natural resources, Island Park was a popular hunting and fishing area for neighboring Montana tribes like the Crow and Flathead as well. Henry’s Lake, known today for its tremendous trout fishing, was a favorite of the American Indian tribes who set up camps along the lake’s shores. Indian artifacts can still be found along the banks.
Lewis & Clark opened up this part of the country to further exploration. (They passed about 72 miles west of this area in 1805 and 1806.) Not long afterwards, the news of the richness of the land and especially lure of the beaver pelts attracted the first white hunters and trappers to the Island Park region.
Sightseeing
The first national park in the United States founded on March 1, 1872. 3500 sq. miles of wilderness recreation area and outdoor lovers paradise.
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Yellowstone National Park
The first national park in the United States founded on March 1, 1872. 3500 sq. miles of wilderness recreation area and outdoor lovers paradise.
The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone is a great way to make sure you see wildlife in a seasonal exhibit. Located approximately 35 minutes away from Black Bear Hideaway the center is open 7 days a week 365 days a year.
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Centre de découverte des grizzlis et des loups
201 S Canyon StThe Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone is a great way to make sure you see wildlife in a seasonal exhibit. Located approximately 35 minutes away from Black Bear Hideaway the center is open 7 days a week 365 days a year.
Conseils sur la ville
Déplacements
Island Park Main Street
The longest main street in the world Island Park's main street is 33 miles of highway 20. If you're traveling at night it's easy to miss turn offs and during the day. A lot of Island Park's main street crosses through national parks land. If you're exploring by ATV or snowmobile there are several side roads to main street that give you ample space to travel and explore.
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Snowmobiling
Island Park is a great place to explore in the winter on snowmobile. There are literally hundreds of miles of groomed trails where snowmobilers can explore. With so much fun there are issues with safety. If you're snowmobiling make sure you know the areas you're traveling - especially if you're out after dark. Take all precautions such as wearing a helmet and having proper gear. If you are renting one of our snowmobiles or ATV's you can call Calvin Felker at 970-231-9718 for assistance with tows or mechanical issues.
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Groceries and Dining
As a resort town Island Park doesn't have a lot of cheap options for eating out such as fast food restaurants. Buying local groceries are somewhat more expensive than in other areas. Robin's Roost and Dave's Jubilee in Ashton are usually the cheapest places to purchase groceries in the area.
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Traveling into Yellowstone
If you are going into Yellowstone in the summer there are few areas in the park to eat and they're relatively expensive. If you're able to pack meals and snacks it will help on budgets. If you're traveling with infants there are changing areas throughout the park; however diapers are expensive and a good thing to bring if possible.
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Snowmobile & ATV Availability
At Black Bear Hideaway we do give access to our guests to rent ATV's and snowmobiles. If you're renting from one of the local places you may find inventory is scarce on weekends and holidays. Please note we only rent snowmobiles & ATVs to people renting our cabin. Snowmobile rentals are $165 a day, side by sides are $265 per day. We only rent to individuals over the age of 18 years old, and a drivers license, signed agreement, and brief training session are required prior to using vehicles.