If your family wishes to extend their vacation beyond the family reunion, below is a list of attractions in the Albion area that might be of interest. All are within a 40 mile drive of Albion; please follow the links for more details. Be sure to bring your hiking shoes, mountain bikes, swimming suits, camping and fishing gear, binoculars, and cameras to enjoy these great outdoor activities.
City of Rocks National Reserve
This unique geologic area became a landmark in 1843 for California-bound emigrants. They left wagon ruts across the landscape and their signatures in axle grease on Register Rock, Camp Rock and many others. A few granite pinnacles and monoliths are in excess of sixty stories tall and 2.5 billion years old. The smooth granite faces offer exceptional rock climbing. This unique area offers scenic walks near the historic California Trail and opportunities for wildlife watching, photography, world-class technical rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and camping.
Pomerelle Resort
The triple chairlift operates for scenic chairlift rides to the top of the mountain for a 50-mile panoramic view of the Magic Valley and beyond. Enjoy hiking, nature walks and mountain biking. Pomerelle is equipped to accommodate mountain bikes on the chairlift for your biking adventure. Our outdoor grill will tempt you with "Mountain Man" hamburgers, "Woody's Big Dogs" and ice-cold refreshments. Volleyball and horseshoe pits are also available.
Durfee Hot Springs
Durfee Hot Springs is a naturally heated pool with no added chemicals. The clean and soothing hot spring, and beautiful scenery is just outside the town of Almo.
Lake Cleveland
At 8,200-foot elevation, with 29 campsites on a gorgeous lake in a mountain cirque, one of two that exist south of the Snake River. The west end has a wheelchair-accessible trail to the lake. For an interesting side trip, take the turn to Mount Harrison lookout, and get a great view of the surrounding country from the tall tower. Stable for equestrian use; enjoy birdwatching, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
Massacre Rocks State Park
Situated on the Snake River, just off Interstate 86, exit 28, Massacre Rocks State Park is open year round and covers approximately 1,000 acres. The park has a 40 unit campground with water and electrical hookups, 4 sleeping cabins, restroom buildings with hot showers, a visitor center, access to the Oregon Trail wagon ruts, over 12K of hiking trails with maps, a self guided nature trail, and a boat launching area. Summers are full of fun to be had fishing, boating, hiking, exploring, and bicycling. Weekend campfire programs are held from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Canoes and Kayaks are available to rent for fun on the river, and special events are routinely held. Bird watching is exceptional here as well, with over 200 species identified annually. If botany is your bag, we have about 300 species of plants for your enjoyment.
City of Rocks National Reserve
This unique geologic area became a landmark in 1843 for California-bound emigrants. They left wagon ruts across the landscape and their signatures in axle grease on Register Rock, Camp Rock and many others. A few granite pinnacles and monoliths are in excess of sixty stories tall and 2.5 billion years old. The smooth granite faces offer exceptional rock climbing. This unique area offers scenic walks near the historic California Trail and opportunities for wildlife watching, photography, world-class technical rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and camping.
Pomerelle Resort
The triple chairlift operates for scenic chairlift rides to the top of the mountain for a 50-mile panoramic view of the Magic Valley and beyond. Enjoy hiking, nature walks and mountain biking. Pomerelle is equipped to accommodate mountain bikes on the chairlift for your biking adventure. Our outdoor grill will tempt you with "Mountain Man" hamburgers, "Woody's Big Dogs" and ice-cold refreshments. Volleyball and horseshoe pits are also available.
Durfee Hot Springs
Durfee Hot Springs is a naturally heated pool with no added chemicals. The clean and soothing hot spring, and beautiful scenery is just outside the town of Almo.
Lake Cleveland
At 8,200-foot elevation, with 29 campsites on a gorgeous lake in a mountain cirque, one of two that exist south of the Snake River. The west end has a wheelchair-accessible trail to the lake. For an interesting side trip, take the turn to Mount Harrison lookout, and get a great view of the surrounding country from the tall tower. Stable for equestrian use; enjoy birdwatching, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
Massacre Rocks State Park
Situated on the Snake River, just off Interstate 86, exit 28, Massacre Rocks State Park is open year round and covers approximately 1,000 acres. The park has a 40 unit campground with water and electrical hookups, 4 sleeping cabins, restroom buildings with hot showers, a visitor center, access to the Oregon Trail wagon ruts, over 12K of hiking trails with maps, a self guided nature trail, and a boat launching area. Summers are full of fun to be had fishing, boating, hiking, exploring, and bicycling. Weekend campfire programs are held from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Canoes and Kayaks are available to rent for fun on the river, and special events are routinely held. Bird watching is exceptional here as well, with over 200 species identified annually. If botany is your bag, we have about 300 species of plants for your enjoyment.
