Island Park in Fremont County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Harriman Wildlife Refuge
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2017
1. Harriman Wildlife Refuge Marker
Lodgepole pine forests and open meadows provide many opportunities to enjoy wildlife here, and fly fishing still is allowed in this region of scenic beauty. Moose, deer, and elk find plenty of food and shelter, while eagles, hawks, and owls thrive in open hunting grounds. Access is through Harriman State Park.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 461.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 44° 21.318′ N, 111° 24.864′ W. Marker is in Island Park, Idaho, in Fremont County. It can be reached from U.S. 20 near Spruce Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3311 U.S Highway 20, Island Park ID 83429, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Idaho and the Yellowstone Fringe. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Harriman State Park (approx. 3.8 miles away); Caldera Lookout (approx. 5½ miles away); Island Park
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More about this marker. This marker is located in the Harriman Wildlife Refuge parking lot. The parking lot at the end of an unnamed road which parallels the river. A sign saying "Historical Site" identifies the road.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2017
2. Harriman Wildlife Refuge Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 23, 2017
3. The fishin's pretty good.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
