Victoreno @ Bear Lake in Garden City, Utah

1. Bear Lake is located 45 miles northeast of Logan, Utah. Its elevation is approximately 5,904 feet.

2. A museum with information regarding the Oregon/California trail is a cultural characteristic. The museum is visited by people traveling through Utah from all over the world. It recounts in pictures and memorabilia the struggles and explorations of those who braved the Oregon/California trail during pioneer times.

3. The lake is 20 miles long, 8 miles wide, and 208 feet deep.

4. Bear Lake has four distinct seasons. Water recreational sports attract visitors primarily in the summer and the lake is often known to freeze over in the winter. Local populations enjoy a quiet mountain town with sparse population.

5. Bear Lake does have a nickname. It is known as the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its temperate summers and enjoyable summer climate. In winter it is becoming increasingly popular as an ice fishing and snowmobiling site. It is also known locally for its raspberries, known to be the best in Utah, from which many businesses catering to the use of raspberries have sprung up along its main routes.

Lauralee Browne
Mr. Andersen