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Burley (/ ˈ b ʊ r l iː /) is a city in Cassia and Minidoka counties in southern Idaho, United States. The population was 11,704 at the 2020 census, [2] up from 10,345 in 2010. The city is the county seat of Cassia County. [3] Burley is the principal city of the Burley, Idaho, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which
- City of Rocks National Reserve
- Water Activities
- Cassia County Historical Museum
- Storybook Park
- River’s Edge Golf Course
- Milner Historic Recreation Area
- Pomerelle Mountain Resort
- Lake Walcott State Park
- Cauldron Linn
- Haunted Mansions of Albion
Burley is as close as any major settlement to a spectacular geological area, found a couple of miles north of the Utah state line. The aptly named City of Rocks is a magical landscape of granite spires and monoliths, some rising as high as 600 feet. The name was coined in 1849 by emigrant James F. Wilkens, who was one of hundreds of thousands of pe...
The Snake River at Burley is broad, smooth and slow flowing, so there are few better locations along this mighty watercourse for water activities. The local go-to for equipment is Idaho Sports, which has been in business for more than three decades. Head here for half-day and full-day rentals on kayaks (single and tandem) and paddleboards, but also...
There’s more than 200 years of European history in Cassia County, as well as centuries of Native American history before that. The county historical museum opened on the east side of town in 1972 and documents the area’s past with displays of agricultural tools, Native American artefacts, fossils, period clothing, household objects, copies of local...
On the western side of downtown Burley is a delightful urban park, with an ample grassy space shaded by lofty softwood and deciduous trees. Storybook Park is just the place if you want to idle with a picnic or a book on a warm day. Being so close to the heart of Burley, you could pick up something from a cafe, bakery or restaurant and bring it here...
Burley has a sensational public course right on the riverbank within five minutes of downtown. This 18-hole par 72 was landscaped in 1935 and has bent-grass greens and tall, mature trees lining its fairways. Even for a public course the green fees at River’s Edge are inexpensive, and a private lesson with the course PGA pro will come to less than $...
Just down the Snake River from Burley proper you can visit a scenic and historically significant stretch. Couched in a sagebrush landscape and encompassing basalt cliffs, what is now the Milner Historic Recreation Area was on the Oregon Trail more than 150 years ago. There are tantalizing traces from that time in the form of deep ruts made by decad...
At Burley, the Snake River Plain is walled to the southeast by the vast peaks of the Albion Mountains. So, at the drop of a hat in winter you can head up to the mountains for some skiing and snowboarding. Pomerelle has the distinction of being one of the oldest ski areas in the United States, welcoming winter sports enthusiasts since 1940. With a m...
Not far up the Snake River from Burley is an 11,000-acre reservoir impounded at the start of the 20th century to create farmland on the dry Snake River Plain. Here on the western shore, close to the Minidoka Dam, you’ll find a lovely recreation area in a swath of greenery bordering Idaho’s high desert. Lake Walcott State Park has a variety of camps...
At Cauldron Linn the Snake River roars down a set of falls and into a rocky channel of whitewater just 40 feet across. In 1811 while traveling from Missouri to what is now Astoria, Oregon, the Wilson Price Hunt party encountered Cauldron Linn as they navigated the Snake River. This perilous feature forced the pioneers back on land, and a member of ...
Southeast of Burley, Albion is a city of little more than 200, but with a history that can be traced back to 1875. It is one of the few settlements in the Magic Valley region that has been around since the 19th century, and in its early days was the Cassia County seat, a status now held by Burley. So Albion is the kind of place where you can expect...
- Valerie B. Sedona, United States 13 contributions. Nice spot to stop for lunch. My daughter and I were traveling through and stopped for a picnic lunch here.
- L M. Nevada 123 contributions. The heart of the tri-cities. Something you don't want to miss when in the area. Fishing and boating can be excellent on calm days.
- mombear. Haines, AK8,939 contributions. What a great museum ! We had initially thought we would spend less than an hour here, just to orient ourselves on the history of the area......
- Debbie S. Dubois, WY18 contributions. Great Course! Just finished playing this course. It's in great shape, beautiful grounds & friendly staff. Fun course to play.
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Dec 26, 2023 · Nestled in the heart of the English countryside, Burley weaves together tales of witchcraft, smuggling, and ancient folklore with a picturesque village in the New Forest National Park, a magnet for tourists looking for a blend of history and natural beauty.
1. Boat the lake-like waters of the Snake River. In Burley, the Snake River is wide and placid, 26 miles of water perfect for boating and water skiing. Want to show off your wakeboard skills? Check out the annual Wake In the Snake competition in July. 2. Golf by the river.
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