Bear Lake Valley First inhabited by Shoshoni Indians, The Bear Lake Valley became home to mountainmen who hunted and fished in the area. The first permanent settlers, lead by Charles Rich, were sent by Brigham Young. The name of the county bear's Rich's name. Bridgerland is known for its pristine beauty and the wide variety of recreational opportunities. Geography Back To Top Bridgerland is located in northeastern Utah, bordering Idaho and Wyoming.
Cache Valley is a fertile green valley with lakes and streams.
The valley is surrounded by the Wellsville Mountains on the west and the Bear River Range on the east. The valley was formed millions of years ago by ancient Lake Bonneville, which extended north into part of Idaho and south into the middle of Utah. As the lake level declined, the inland sea left giant steps or terraces at varying levels, which can be seen along the foothills near Logan. On some of the hiking trails in Logan Canyon, if you step off the trail a little bit you can go shell collecting and fossil hunting. Logan Canyon has many geological wonders, including large rock outcroppings, vertical rock formations, caves and even wind tunnels.