Three Island Crossing State Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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 Three Island Crossing State Park
Location in Idaho
Three Island Crossing State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | Glenns Ferry, Idaho, United States |
| Area | 613 acres (248 ha) |
| Elevation | 2,484 ft (757 m) |
| Designation | Idaho state park |
| Established | 1968 |
| Administrator | Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Three Island Crossing State Park |
Three Island Crossing State Park is a special place in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, Idaho, where history comes alive! It's a public park that helps us understand the famous Oregon Trail. Long ago, pioneers traveling west had to cross the Snake River right here. This park shows us where they made a difficult river crossing.
The park offers many fun things to do. You can go camping or stay in cabins. There's also a disk golf course. A visitor center has cool exhibits that teach you all about the past.
A Journey Through Time: Park History
For many years, this spot was a very important place for people to cross the Snake River. It was a "ford," which means the river was shallow enough for wagons and animals to walk across. This was a big part of the famous Oregon Trail, where pioneers traveled west.
In 1869, a man named Gus Glenn built a ferry boat a little way up the river. This made crossing much easier and safer than walking through the water. The ferry helped many people continue their journey.
The land for the park was given by the city of Glenns Ferry in 1968. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation then took care of it. The park officially opened to the public in 1971.
Animals You Might See
Three Island Crossing State Park is home to many different animals. If you visit, you might spot some amazing wildlife!
You could see graceful deer walking through the park. Look up to see various kinds of waterfowl and other songbirds flying by. Keep an eye out for clever foxes.
Sometimes, beautiful swans and large pelicans can be seen near the water. And if you are lucky, you might even spot majestic eagles soaring high above!
See also
- List of Idaho state parks
- National Parks in Idaho
