Eastern Idaho and surrounding areas / by Ian M. Young

rexburghistoric sites

nature & nearby temples

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REXBURG

Spori Building, Brigham Young University - Idaho

Founded in 1883, the city of Rexburg rests on a hill just 30 miles north of Idaho Falls. Rexburg is best know for its college, Brigham Young University - Idaho. In the early 90’s the population was under 15,000. Today the population has nearly doubled and is just under 30,000, making it one of the fastest growing cities in Idaho. Rexburg has much to offer its residents and students as it is considered the gateway to many famous destinations such as Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Tetons and Mesa Falls, all within a 100 mile radius of each other.

Main St. Rexburg Bronze Statute of Christ, BYU-ID I-Center, BYU-ID

Taylor Chapel, BYU-ID

Crossroads - Brigham Young University - Idaho

Taylor Chapel, Brigham Young University - Idaho

Rexburg Tabernacle

Crestwood Housing Complex, Rexburg

HISTORIC SITES

Schwabacher’s Landing, Grand Tetons

A few miles north of the city one can find themself surrounded by a forest of green pine trees and beautiful mountains. A vast landscape of beauty surrounds the area and it would be an absolute shame to miss. Each season offers a unique and beautiful perspective to its viewers. The Grand Tetons (pictured on the left) are just an hour and forty minute drive from Rexburg. These majestic 14,000 ft mountains are a sight not to be missed. They are unlike any other mountain range in the nation. Yellowstone National Park is a breathtaking sight and just an hour and thirty minute drive north of Rexburg. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone (bottom, middle) is said to be one of the finest sights to see in the northwest. The 19th century painter Thomas Moran said, “its beautiful tints were beyond the reach of human art. “

Victor, ID Mt. Moran, Grand Tetons Victor, ID

Mormon Row Barns, Grand Tetons Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Bannack Ghost Town, MT

Bannack Ghost Town, MT

Ivan’s Abandoned House, ID

NATURE & NEARBY

Jenny Lake, WY

Rexburg has many beautiful local parks, hiking trails, camping sites and much more. The St. Anthony Sand Dunes are just a few minutes drive out of the town and feature an incredible landscape of mountains of sand that lead on for miles. The famous drive thru animal park, Bear World, is also just a 10 min drive south of the city.

St. Anthony Sand Dunes

St. Anthony Sand DunesBear Cub at Bear World Sunset at the Cemetery

Sky Mountain Ranch, ID

St. Anthony, ID

The Frostop, Ashton, ID

Sky Mountain Ranch, ID

TEMPLES

Idaho Falls Temple

The Temple for many of the locals is a sacred place for prayer and meditation, a place where they can rest from their worries and day to day activities. The Rexburg Temple opened it’s doors in 2008.

Another Temple is not too far away in Idaho Falls. It sits along the city’s riverbank. It is much older as it was opened in 1945. Both temples are miraculous sights to see, epically at sunset.

Rexburg, Temple

Rexburg Temple

About the Author:

Ian Young is from a small town on the Central Coast of California. After graduating from high school he spent a year in Germany and two years in Russia. He speaks both languages. While attending BYU-ID he became passionate about photography. He enjoys shooting landscapes, creating photo composites and HDR, however his true passion is portraiture. He specializes in engagements, bridals and weddings. Ian received his B.S. in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising and Visual Media.

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