The Center has targeted the following market populations based on a seasonal basis. The summer season will be directed primarily to serve the traveling tourist of all ages and backgrounds. Tour buses will be especially welcomed. Winter seasons will add the facet of school educational excursions for K-12 students and regional school districts in a 400 mile area. The Center is located minutes from beautiful Bear Lake , a recreational heaven treasured by thousands of tourists.
Accommodations are abundant.
This floor also houses railroad displays representing Montpelier's intertwined history with Union Pacific as a past major depot. The displays are under the direction of the Bear Lake County Historical Society and are nearing completion. The upper level will house a multimedia exhibit showing varied Idaho trail sites across the Oregon Trail using photographs of 44 paintings by Idaho native Gary Stone. This incredible artwork collection was commissioned by J.R. Simplot. Also, the computer lab and several Oregon Trail displays will be located on the upper floor.