IdahoAdventures

 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. 

 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

 Sand Dunes  The sand dunes are located in St Anothony, just 15 minutes outside of Rexburg. These sand dunes have hills and hills of beautiful sand. This is a popular destination for students, families, and friends to spend time together and enjoy the dunes. There are 10,000 acres of sand at these dunes. One popular activity to do at the sand dunes is sledding. During the cold winter months, students come out to the dunes to go sledding with their friends. This can also be an excellent FHE group activity. The dunes offer plenty of hills to sled down. There are some huge hills and some mini hills. This is perfect for people of all levels.  You can rent sleds and snow equipment at the BYU-Idaho Outdoor Recreation Center. Local stores like Walmart and Broliums also offer sleds. People often gather together in huge groups to go sledding, take videos, and be with their friends. Sledding is a great opportunity to meet new people and socialize. The best part is, you can even bring your dog! T

 R Mountain R mountain is a hiking trail located 20 miles from Rexburg and about a 15-20 minute drive. R mountain also means "Menan Butte," and is one of the most common hikes for locals and students in Rexburg.  R mountain is an inactive volcano and there are two trail hikes that people can choose to hike.  R mountain is about a 30-45 minute hike. The hike is enjoyable, a quicker hike, and a moderate hike. The hike includes a few switchbacks, and when you get to the top there is a metal chain you can hold to help you hike. The hike can be steep at some points and it is straight-up most of the way. the hike is about 3.4 miles. This hike is known to have lots of wildlife on the trail. Some animals that may be seen are deer, birds, snakes, rabbits, and lizards. The hike has signs along the way that tell you about the area and nature.  This drive is a short hike from Rexburg and it is not difficult to find the trailhead. The mountain can be easily spotted because there is an R o

 The Rock Gym The Rock Gym is indoor climbing in Rexburg, Idaho. This gym is located about 5 minutes away from the BYU-Idaho campus and is easy for students to access.  The Rock gym is open Monday-Saturday from 10AM-11PM. Student Rock Gym day passes are $12.99 each. If students want a membership, they only have to pay $62 a month and they can also purchase a semester pass for $199. There are also deals for friends, family, and plenty of equipment to rent.  The Rock Gym allows students to climb with their friends, roommates, or FHE groups any day of the week. There are lots of different walls and different levels of climbing. The great thing is that you can choose what you want to climb, and how long you want to climb. If you cant finish one wall, you have the opportunity to try out a different wall.  One thing people admire most about the Rock Gym is the staff. The staff is friendly, and the gym is a great atmosphere. The staff will teach you about different climbing techniques, how to

These past few weeks, I have been getting a lot of work done with my blog posts. This past week, I finished writing my rock climbing blog post for "Idaho Adventures." This article was really fun to write because it is the perfect activity for someone to do during the snow. I got to add pictures and write about a fun activity.  Next, I finished my R mountain blog post. I enjoyed writing this post because I am passionate about hiking and I think this is a great outdoor activity. It is a simple hike, and people can do it during the winter.  Another thing I did this week was going to the sand dunes. I got the opportunity to take pictures and go sledding. It gets super cold in Rexburg and the sand dunes are another great idea. Lastly, I went to the ice caves and took pictures of the caves. In the past two weeks, I got a lot done with my posts. I finished posts and started writing new posts. I am excited to share all of my blog posts with others.