Thompson Hole

Thompsons Hole, FR 363, is a fun, rocky trail leading to the Fall River and Sheep Falls. Photos don't do the waterfall justice. It doesn't show the mist you feel that the gentle breeze lays upon you as the water violently tumbles into this 3-sided hole to the Fall River below, along with the loud rumbling sound from the multiple falls making conversation complicated along with that somewhat overwh...

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, SUV. Standard maintenance and a spare tire cover the basics here.

Upper Snake context

The Upper Snake wraps western Yellowstone — Island Park's caldera, the Targhee Forest, and the Teton Valley. Wildlife density is among Idaho's highest (grizzly, wolf, elk, moose), so bear-aware practices are baseline. Many drainages have seasonal wildlife closures. Rexburg, Ashton, and Driggs are the bases.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.