Ashton Idaho
The Potato Country of Ashton, Idaho
The Eastern Idaho gateway to West Yellowstone brings you through the rustic farming community of Ashton, Idaho. With over 11,000 acres of crops that yield over ten tons of seed potatoes per acre, Ashton is the largest seed potato producing area in the country. Seed potatoes grown here are shipped all over the U.S. The open valley just outside of Ashton is decorated with miles of bountiful potato fields that inspired the motto found on every Idaho license plate, Famous Potatoes. more info
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Premier Fly Fishing - Guides & Shop in Ashton ID
Stop in Premier's full service fly shop located on Hwy 20 in Ashton, just 2 miles from the Henry's Fork. Plus rental pontoon boats ($50/day) or drift boats ($130/day).
(208) 652-7349
The drive up to Ashton from Tetonia on ID 32, takes you through 30 miles of broad farmland on windy two-lane roads. Unique sod and tin roofs of potato sheds trim the view from the highway as do ranch homes, grain elevators, and long irrigation pipes. While much of the landscape resembles the farmlands and geology of the Ozarks in Missouri, the Tetons in the background make this drive distinguishably a Rocky Mountain scene.
Just north of Ashton on the way to Yellowstone National Park, lies Mesa Falls. Offering a compendium of outdoor activities, from biking to hiking to fishing, Mesa Falls is worth the visit. Ospreys and eagles are frequently sighted, and rainbows near the falls are common as well. Mesa Falls provides dramatic and beautiful canyon and river ecosystems sure please every outdoor enthusiast.
In addition to the agricultural landscapes, the area surrounding Ashton offers world class trout fishing, the Warm Springs River, Big Springs, and Harriman State Park. Ashton boasts excellent fly fishing and snowmobiling.
Ashton, Idaho Centennial
Ashton was created when the Oregon Short Line Railroad decided to use an 1881 survey for the tracks to West Yellowstone. Ashton was named for William Ashton who was the chief engineer of the Oregon Short Line Railroad. On February 14, 1906 the residents had a huge party celebrating the arrival of the railroad. When the village had 200 residents, and requirements were satisfied, the Village of Ashton was incorporated on July 11, 1906.
Come join us in Ashton for our centennial celebration during the week of July 4-11, 2006. Some of the events during the week are: mountain man rendezvous, craft and antique show, dutch oven cook-off, buffalo BBQ, and an operetta. We will also be holding our usual Fourth of July parade. There will be centennial coins and lapel pins to purchase. For more information call (208) 652-3987.
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