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Idaho Pocatello
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| This southeastern Idaho city is located in the
western foothills of Idaho’s Rocky Mountains and sits along the
historic Oregon Trail. Pocatello got its name from a Shoshone
Indian chief who granted the railroad a right-of-way through the
Fort Hall Indian Reservation. The coming of the railroad
provided further development of Idaho's mineral resources and
"Pocatello Junction" became an important transportation
crossroads as the Union Pacific Railroad expanded its service.
Now this railroad town is home to a Fort Hall Replica. Building
upon its rich history, Pocatello has grown into a city of over
50,000 people, making it one of the state’s largest cities. With
a total of 32 parks, a zoo, museums, theaters, shopping malls,
and a state-of-the-art aquatic complex, visitors will have no
trouble keeping busy. Located just minutes away from the Pebble
Creek Ski Area, skiing and snowboarding are not far away. And
the city’s surrounding area includes more than 250 miles of
groomed snowmobile trails for more wintertime fun. Pocatello is
also proud to be the home of the Dodge National Circuit Finals
Rodeo and holds many other festivals and events throughout the
year. Like Boise, Pocatello has also been recognized by Forbes
Magazine and was ranked as a “Best Small Place for Business”
four years in a row. |
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