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Facts about (Land of the Yankee Fork State Park):
Overview ofLand of the Yankee Fork State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
The Land of the Yankee Fork State Park brings to life Idahos frontier mining history. This state park is part of the larger Land of the Yankee Fork Historic Area located in scenic central Idaho. Managed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the Salmon-Challis National Forest and Bureau of Land Management this historic area provides unique historical interpretation and numerous recreational opportunities. At the Interpretive Center in Challis there are museum exhibits, a gold panning station, audiovisual programs, and friendly personnel to provide information on local mining history and area attractions. Also of interest are the ghost towns of Bonanza and Custer, the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge, the Custer Motorway and the Challis Bison Jump.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Land of the Yankee Fork State Park):
In addition to fishing, hunting and cross-country skiing, try whitewater rafting on the world-famous Salmon River or backpacking in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area.
Contact Information:
Address:Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, P.O. Box 1086 Challis, Idaho 83226.
Phone No:(208) 879-5244
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