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Spectacular Mesa Falls is only a 15-minute drive from Ashton, and is easily accessible by way of the overlook and walkway.
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Ashton Reservoir (waterskiing, fishing) Harriman State Park Island Park Cauldera Mesa Falls Scenic Loop St. Anthony Sand Dunes
SCENIC PERSPECTIVE Departing the friendly confines of the Ashton city limits and heading east, travelers have a choice of the Mesa Falls (Hwy 47) or Teton (Hwy 32) scenic byways. Both provide views of the diversity of the area. The surrounding acres of fertile farm ground yield potatoes and grain as the primary crops. Ashton is the largest seed potato producing area in the world.
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Falls byway, the farmland soon gives way to a forested river area and Colorful signs mark the scenic byways that the home of begin east of Ashton’s city limits. Warm River Campground. Further up offering unlimited explorathe byway, the Upper and tion and a variety of wildlife Lower Mesa Falls are found and wildflowers. nestled in the mountains of On the Teton byway, the Targhee National Forest. The Mesa Falls walkway rolling hills of patchwork farmland and colorful at the Upper Falls offers trees lead to other popular several spectacular views. destinations such as Grand Ample parking accommoTarghee Resort and Jackson dates cars as well as RVs; Hole, Wyoming. restroom facilities are available. This byway returns to These byways are a short Hwy 20 at Harriman State detour, but not a delay, Park on the brink of the through some beautiful Island Park Caldera, in an heartland, and just one way area where a beetle-devasthat adventure starts in tated forest is rejuvenating Ashton. itself. The entire journey is filled with forested roads
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Cave Falls Henry’s Lake State Park Indian Lake - Ashton Flag Ranch Road Jedediah Smith Wilderness Grand Targhee Ski Resort Southwest Corner of Yellowstone Park Teton Scenic Loop West Gate of Yellowstone National Park 2
Within a few-miles radius of Ashton, Idaho is more than you might expect from such a small town. The surroundings are as varied as the possible activities at any time of the year!
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Old Faithful Grand Teton National Park Jackson Hole, Wyoming Red Rock Lakes
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Visit Ashton and discover what unique perspective it has to offer in ways and places that you never thought of before.
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Ashton Idaho and Surrounding Area Harriman State Park
Cross-country Ski Trail
Snowmobile Trails
Hiking Trail
Boating
Horseback Riding
Camping
Annual Events Photo courtesy of James Allen
River Access/Fishing
Riverside Campground
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Lower Mesa Falls
Henry’s Fork
ASHTON St. Anthony Sand Dunes
Horseshoe Lake
Bechler Meadows
Paved Road River
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Arguably the oldest dog sled race in the lower 48 states - held the third weekend of February.
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Anglers from around the world travel here to fish the famous Henry’s Fork of the Snake River and its tributaries and reservoirs. Wade into the water or book a guided float trip for a lifetime memory.
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Ashton is centrally located between two of the most beautiful and amazing national parks in the United States. Entrances to these parks are a short drive from Ashton, with all the wonders of Yellowstone-Teton Country to enjoy on the way.
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Held the 4th Saturday in August, this marathon is one of the finest in the nation.
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TETON NATIONAL PARK Photo courtesy of Chan Atchley
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Ashton attracts winter enthusiasts to enjoy dogsledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Ashton’s Main Street is the start and finish area for the American Dog Derby sled dog races, which also include a snowshoe race. More than 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails are accessible from town.
Wildlife
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The Ashton area is a nature lover’s paradise. Observe and photograph grizzly and black bears, moose, elk, deer, wolves, coyotes, fox, and other small mammals, songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl.
The climate produces a growing season that affords abundant crops of wheat, corn, canola and, of course, the famous Idaho potato. Ashton boasts the world’s largest seed potato production in the world.
Cave Falls is the widest waterfall in Yellowstone Park, stretching 250 feet. The falls are named for the large cave that was once hidden at their base. Bechler Meadows is accessed via the Cave Falls Road near Ashton, and leads to a series of waterfalls known as Cascade Corner.