760 Grant St

Dingle, Bennington, Pegram, Liberty and Nounan lie in Bear Lake County’s rural southeast Idaho landscape, among open valleys, farms and mountain views. The area has four distinct seasons, with snowy winters and warm, dry summers. Montpelier is the nearby service center, with local shops, cafés and places to eat, while daily errands elsewhere often mean a drive between small communities. Outdoor life is a major draw: Bear Lake is within reach for boating, fishing and swimming, and the surrounding roads and public lands offer space for walking, cycling and wildlife viewing. Local history is reflected in the region’s early settlement and agricultural roots; Montpelier’s National Oregon/California Trail Center interprets the area’s emigrant-route past. Driving is the practical way to get around, as distances are spread out and public transit is limited.