Brenna Patrick
Staff Writer
As the leaves begin to change, Pocatello invites residents to participate in fall activities all around the region.
Pocatello is known for being cold in the fall but that shouldn’t stop people from staying active and having fun. Though the weather outside is frightful, there is still plenty to do around ISU and the community.
Pocatello is in the prime location to do outdoor activities like mountain biking and hiking all year round. For example, there are trails at City Creek, which also doubles as a dog park.
Swore Farms, a family run farm, is also popular place people can go to as well.
Co-owner Wendy Swore said the farm is open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A straw maze, a pumpkin patch and wagon rides are available.
According to Swore, the maze has questions about agriculture all the way through it. If people answer the question correctly, they will go down the right path that leads out of the maze. If not, they will find themselves in a dead end.
Swore said the experience is fun and different from other straw mazes.
Swore runs the farm with her husband, Mike Swore.
Wendy Swore said they’re “inviting you into our home,” by opening the farm to the public.
The farm itself is a minimalist farm, which means they aren’t completely organic. However, “We use a lot of organic methods,” said Wendy Swore.
Swore Farms’ $5 entrance fee includes everything but the pumpkins, which are sold for 25 cents per pound.
There are also after-dark activities available in the field. To make an appointment, call (208) 238-7466. The Swore Farms website (www.sworefarms.com) and Facebook page have activity information, photos and hours.
The public is welcome to go pick pumpkins or get them at the Swore’s table at Pocatello’s Farmers Market.
The market is on Saturdays through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Old Town Pavilion.
Haunted History walking tours are available in Old Town on Oct. 18, 19 and 26 at 6 p.m. The tour shows all the historical haunts of Pocatello. The program is offered by the Old Town Pocatello organization. Tickets are available at 420 N. Main Street or by calling 208-232-7545.
Around town anyone can also take advantage of the First Friday Art Walk event that goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.
It gives people the chance to see local and national artists’ work around Pocatello. There is no charge for the event.
Popular outdoor recreation areas include Mink Creek, which has trails and a campground just south of Pocatello, and the community fishing pond at the Edson Fichter Nature Area, also on the south end of town.
Around campus, students’ favorite fall activities range from taking advantage of the outdoors to baking (and enjoy the fruits of that labor).
Freshman Zakary Johnson, a redshirt kicker for the Bengals, likes to go mountain biking. He said it’s what his family always has done.
Child Psychology major and freshman Korrie Kalberer said she likes to go hunting and fishing as the weather cools down. Kalberer is from Wyoming and loves to be outdoors in the fall.
Meriah Park, a freshman, likes to stay active as the weather cools down. Going to the gym and doing CrossFit are some of her favorite ways to spend time.
Freshman Meriah Park goes to the gym and do Cross Fit exercises and cardio workouts during this time of year. Park also is in the campus group Danson and participates in its activities.
Making and eating macaroons is another thing Park said she does frequently in the fall.
