Arco
Rural Living at its Best! Because of its unique location, Arco can
offer both the benefits of a rural lifestyle and the amenities of the
“Big City.” Arco itself is a town
with a population of 1,200,
with another 2,000 people living in the surrounding county.
It is situated at the junction of
Highways 20/26 and Hwy 93,
which makes it the natural hub
of a very large area. The town
has schools, a hospital, and all
the businesses needed to serve
the daily needs of residents. In
addition, with the larger cities
of Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin
Falls and Sun Valley all located
within a one to two hour drive
of Arco, all of the amenities
of city life can be quickly accessed. Living in Arco or surrounding areas means being
able to fish the Big Lost River
in the morning, shop at the
mall in Idaho Falls or one of
the other cities nearby in the afternoon, and still see the sunset
over the Pioneer Mountains in the evening.
Butte County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 837
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3060 ext. 10
www.buttecountychamber.com
Arco Calendar of Events
May
Memorial Day – Spring Fling on King
June
King Mountain Car & Tractor Show
July
4th of July Parade
August
Butte County Fair
September
Labor Day Weekend – Annual Paragliding Competition
December
1st weekend of December – Festival of Trees
Challis
Challis originally served as a trading center for the area’s mining communities. After the mining went bust, it became a cattle
ranching town. In the late 1960s a molybdenum deposit was
discovered a few miles from town and mining returned. Molybdenum can withstand extreme temperatures making it useful in
applications that involve intense heat, including the manufacture of aircraft parts and electrical contacts.
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Challis is located in central Idaho along the Salmon River drainage, and next to the beautiful Salmon/Challis National Forest
which encompasses some of the most pristine wilderness in the
continental United States. The area attracts families, campers,
hikers, anglers and hunters.
Challis Chamber of Commerce
632 E. Main Ave.
Challis, ID 83226
(208) 879-2771
challis Calendar of Events
March
Steelhead Derby
April
Steelheaders’ Ball
May
Challis Mountain Lilac Festival
June
Challis Mountain Lilac Festival
Show & Shine Car Show
July
North Custer Rodeo
August
Braun Brothers Reunion Concert Festival Weekend
September
Bayhorse ATV Event
October
Harvest Wine Testing
November
Holiday Bazaar
December
Annual Town Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert
Clayton
Clayton, Idaho was the premier silver producing area of the
state from 1880 to 1984. Today, the world's largest producer
of lube grade molybdenum, which is also used as a hardener
in the production of steel, is located at the Thompson Creek
Mining facility in the Clayton area. The production of beef is
still a major endeavor in the area.
Clayton is situated on The Salmon River Scenic Byway (Highway
75) that runs from Twin Falls through Sun Valley, and past the
Sawtooth Mountains and Stanley through the Upper Salmon
River Canyons. It has become a favorite stopping point for
tourists wanting to learn more about early mining towns, as well
as a sportman's paradise. (www.claytonidaho.org)
Leadore
The town of Leadore dates from 1910, when the Gilmore and
Pittsburgh Railroad was constructed from Armstead, Montana
over Bannock Pass and into the Lemhi Valley. Though the
railroad ceased operating in 1939, Leadore has remained the
largest town in the immediate area. In 2001 a replica of the
town's old railway station was constructed in Leadore. The new
building serves as the town's community center.
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