Idaho Falls

[Mtn. States Resident]

Originally Posted by PNWhike

Idaho Falls is quite a cold place in the winter. Hot in the summer but the elevation keeps it cool at night. The power sructure in IF is controlled by the Mormons. Many of the small towns in the area are up to 90% Mormon. One if the great things about IF is accessability to the Rocky Mountains. It is only 3-4 hours to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, The Grand Tetons, and the spectacular Yellowstone National Park. The rugged beauty of Montana is only a few short hours drive away. Good luck.

PNWhike,

May I ask what your sources are for your title about "Mormons and potato farmers?" What labor report or demographic reference are you using?

I do agree some cities, such as Rexburg, now rumored to be close to 30K, have a higher percentage of Mormons. But, I still am wondering who and what your sources are regarding information about potato farmers.

And, where is your source of the "the power structure of IF is controlled by the Mormons?" How do you explain a non-LDS, divorced, female being mayor for three terms?

Montana is close by, as is Jackson Hole. But, most people also enjoy the beauty of Idaho. Otherwise, Huntsman Springs, and the other two huge new resorts in Driggs wouldn't be built.

I'm very puzzled how you arrived at your conclusions and whether they are facts, backed by sources we can read. Or, are these merely your opinions? Not that everyone isn't entitled to his/her own opinion, each person is. However, opinions are stated as such and not inplied as facts.

I look forward to your clarification of your information.

Mountain States Resident

[TohobitPeak]

Originally Posted by PNWhike

Idaho Falls is quite a cold place in the winter. Hot in the summer but the elevation keeps it cool at night. The power sructure in IF is controlled by the Mormons. Many of the small towns in the area are up to 90% Mormon. One if the great things about IF is accessability to the Rocky Mountains. It is only 3-4 hours to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, The Grand Tetons, and the spectacular Yellowstone National Park. The rugged beauty of Montana is only a few short hours drive away. Good luck.

I am originally from Idaho Falls, and you are a little off on your assesment. Idaho Falls is close to the areas you mentioned, but I.F. is also close to much more beautiful areas which are in Idaho like Island Park, the Rocky Mountains of Idaho such as the Lost River Mountains, the Lemhi Mountains, the Salmon River Mountains, the Pioneer Mountains/Copper Basin, the extremely beautiful Sun Valley area and the Boulder Mountains, Stanley, the Sawtooths, the White Clouds, and the list could go on and on and on. Who needs Montana or Wyoming when you are in Idaho But, since I grew up in I.F. I know that some people feel more comfortable going to the predominant cowboy/western themed Jackson Hole than going to the more European/posh Sun Valley/Ketchum area. Both are pretty, but the Wood River Valley is much more serene.

True, the LDS church does have a very large influence on the way of life in Eastern Idaho, but Idaho Falls isn't as LDS as it used to be BUT regardless the Church has very deep roots in Idaho Falls and its presence is felt, but Idaho Falls is a large enough town that there is religious diversity and mentality diversity.

The Falls is a great little city that has been destined for great things ever since it was founded, and believe it or not, one thing that has made it a great place is the religious foundation that has, is, and will always be part of the way of life in Idaho Falls.