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Darby Wind Cave

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 Darby wind caves  The Darby wind caves are a great hike to do on a Saturday afternoon. These caves are located about an hour out of Rexburg. The hike is a longer hike and it is about a 6-mile hike round trip. It takes most people around 4 hours to complete.  When you start the hike, it is a nice walk through the woods. The hike slowly starts to incline and gets harder throughout the hike. This hike is beautiful and overlooks the valley.    About halfway through the hike, you can spot the wind cave from a few miles away. There are some rocky sections on the hike and at the end of the hike, you will reach switchbacks. The most rewarding part of the hike is that you reach a waterfall at the end. At the end of the hike, there is a cool cave you can climb in and explore. The cave is dark and gets tinier and tinier as you explore. Makes sure to be careful, the cave can be a little slippery. This hike is the perfect thing to do on a Saturday afternoon. It is a great place to pack a lunch and
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The Tetons

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 The Grand Tetons The Grand Tetons are located an hour and 45 minutes outside of Rexburg. The Tetons have some of the prettiest views and hikes. This makes for a great day trip with friends on the weekend. The Tetons are a popular spot to go to during the winter or summer months. If you go during the summertime, chances are you will see plenty of tourists checking out the park. There is no shortage of views at The Tetons. If you visit these beautiful mountains, you may see animals such as moose, deer, and more. It is the perfect place to take a scenic drive and look at all the mountains. The Tetons are the perfect place to take pictures of the views. People often stop to look at the mountains and check out the scenery. There are lots of hiking to do in the Tetons. One of my favorite hikes is Jenny lake. There is a beautiful lake you can hike next to, and you can take in all the beauty. There are also plenty of walking paths, trails, and places to drive. I love the Tetons because it is
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LaBelle Ice Palace

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 LaBelle Ice Palace LaBelle Ice Palace is located in Rigby, Idaho. This is about 10 minutes outside of Rexburg Idaho. During the months of December to February, they have a beautiful ice palace set up. Student passes are $15 and groups of 5 or more get a discount. The ice palace is open to people of all ages. The palace is completely made of ice and there is plenty to see. The palace has rooms, slides, steps, and a great space to walk through. The palace is completely covered in lights and everyone has a smile on their face.  Not only is there an ice palace, but there are horse rides and winter characters! A sleigh ride only costs $5-7 more than your cost. This is perfect if you would like to relax and enjoy the views. The resort also offers sledding. The palace offers food such as tacos, a soda bar, and hot cocoa if you get hungry. There is also a room with heat lamps to warm up in! The ice palace hosts fire shows 3 days a week. He performs magic tricks, juggling, and stunt work. Ther
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Lava Hot Springs

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 Lava Hot Springs Lava Hot Springs is located an hour and a half outside of Rexburg. This is a popular weekend activity for students during the winter or summer. Lava Hot springs have hot pools, a swimming pool, and a water park. The hot pools are open year-round and range from 102 to 112 degrees. There are different pools that have different temperatures. The hot pools are open Monday-Sunday and cost $8 to $10 for college students. The hot springs resort provides dressing rooms, towel rentals, locker rentals, and swimsuit rentals. Lava hot springs have an indoor pool and an outdoor pool that is open during the summer months. The indoor pool is open during the summer months and costs $7. The outdoor pool opens up at the end of May. It is a huge pool with clear water and a water slide. There are also diving platforms and lifeguards.  Lava hot springs have a river that you can float down during the summer months. There are lots of tube rentals and you can spend the day with your friends.
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Ice caves

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 Ice caves The ice caves are 28 miles from Rexburg and a great way to spend time in Rexburg during the warm summer months. The ice caves are open all year round and fun to explore. These caves used to be lava hot tubes but then became ice.  If you are going to the ice caves for the first time, it is important to dress very warmly. The caves are icy and can be cold inside. Remember to wear clothes that you are okay with getting dirty. It is important to bring a flashlight and wear snowshoes. The ice caves have tight spaces and it is not ideal for people who may be claustrophobic. Another thing that you should bring is warm gloves.  The ice caves have ice that can be 3 to 6 inches thick. There are walls of ice surrounding the entire cave. There is not a ton of room for standing up in the cave and you may need to crawl at some points. This cave is unique because it looks like a palace inside. If you are going to the cave, prepare to spend 3+ hours visiting.  It is important to remember th
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Sprint 4

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 Sprint 4 This week, I spent a lot of time working on my blog posts. I worked on finishing up my blog post for going to the sand dunes and I finished up my blog post for the ice caves. I was very happy with how these blog posts turned out and I am excited for other people to read them and try going to some of these different places. I think the sand dunes and the civil defense caves are the perfect activity. This week, I got the opportunity to go to the civil defense caves. The civil defense caves is such a fun place for people to go exploring. I got to take pictures of the caves and look at it. I am excited to continue writing about this topic and give people ideas of things to do. I got a lot of writing done in the past few weeks and I got to work on my photo skills. I took photos for my blog posts and got to edit them. I love writing these posts and inspiring others with ideas. 
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Civil defense caves

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 Civil Defense Caves  The civil defense caves are large tubes formed from lava. These caves are located 24 miles from Rexburg. When you get to the caves, they will be cold. When you are climbing into the cave, it may be a little rocky. Once you are in the cave, the floor is flat, and they are really easy to explore. The caves are dark and made up of rocks.  When you are planning on going to the civil defense caves, remember to bring a flashlight and dress warmly. There may be ice at the entrance to the caves. It is important to bring a vehicle that is great for off-roading. The road is bumpy and you may get mud on your car.  The civil defense cave is a great place to bring friends and go exploring. It is a fun outdoor adventure, and it is a unique sight to see. In the cave, people often like to walk through the cave and look around. One fun activity is hide and seek. Another thing you can do is bring glowsticks for extra light. College kids like to play glow-in-the-dark tag.  These cav
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