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15-528: The range forms the eastern boundary of the Cache Valley . One of the mountains' sinks ( Peter Sinks ) recorded the lowest temperature in Utah on February 1, 1985, at −69 °F (−56 °C), which is also the second-lowest temperature ever recorded in the contiguous United States . U.S. Highway 89 via Logan Canyon provides the only major route through the mountains, and the canyon is the location of Logan River ,

30-736: A Shoshone village in the early morning at the confluence of the Bear River and Beaver Creek (now Battle Creek ) in what became known as the Bear River Massacre . Officially, numbers of Shoshone dead have varied, but estimates settle around 400-500 dead, including hundreds of women and children. This is still the largest massacre of Native American peoples by the United States government today. Cache County Communities: Franklin County Communities: U.S. Highways 89 and 91 enter

45-615: A defensive stance toward the indigenous Native Americans by creating the Cache Valley Militia. Men from the various towns in Cache Valley nicknamed "minute men" volunteered to drill, serve as watchmen, and to ride to the aid of other colonies at the news of attacks and skirmishes. On January 29, 1863, an expedition from Camp Douglas , Utah to Cache Valley, the United States Army at the request of Cache Valley settlers attacked

60-640: A vertical climb of about 2,900 feet (880 m). Just beyond the summit is a steep road leading into Bear Lake Valley and scenic overlooks that provide views of deep blue Bear Lake . The western terminus is at Logan in Cache County and the eastern terminus is at Garden City in Rich County . U.S. Route 89 through the canyon has been designated a National Scenic Byway and connects the Cache and Bear Lake valleys. Recent construction and proposed enhancements to

75-611: Is a canyon in the western United States in northeastern Utah , which cuts its way through the Bear River Mountains , a branch of the Wasatch Range . It is popular for both summer and winter activities, especially rock-climbing , hiking , camping , fishing , snowmobiling , and skiing , at the Beaver Mountain ski resort. The canyon rises to an elevation of approximately 7,800 feet (2,400 m) above sea level , after

90-600: Is a valley of northern Utah and southeast Idaho , United States, that includes the Logan metropolitan area . The valley was used by 19th century mountain men and was the site of the 1863 Bear River Massacre . The name, Cache Valley is often used synonymously to describe the Logan Metropolitan Area, one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US per capita — both in terms of economic GDP and population. Alongside habitation by

105-604: Is served by the Cache Valley Transit District (CVTD), a zero-fare bus system. CVTD primarily serves the Logan area however offers shuttle service to Preston. There are two airports in the valley, the Logan-Cache Airport and Preston Airport. Neither airport provides commercial service, however Salt Lake City International Airport is within driving distance (less than 2 hours). Logan Canyon Logan Canyon

120-616: Is situated on the Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway. A seven-mile paved road climbs to a height of 8050 feet (2454 m) to reach Tony Grove Lake and the Mount Naomi Wilderness area. The area around the lake hosts a day-use picnic area and a campground managed by the United States Forest Service. The Logan River runs south to southwest through most of the canyon into Cache Valley and

135-671: Is the site of many serious and even fatal traffic accidents given the winding nature of the canyon, the drastic elevation changes, and the poor driving conditions encountered during winter weather. At the mouth of Logan Canyon along the River Trail is the Allen and Alice Stokes Nature Center, a local nonprofit and free nature center, and official educational permittee of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest . They offer workshops, hikes, and classes which vary by season. Among

150-482: The Beaver Mountain ski resort, and Tony Grove Lake . [REDACTED] Media related to Bear River Range at Wikimedia Commons This Bear Lake County , Idaho state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a location in Utah is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Cache Valley Cache Valley ( Shoshoni : Seuhubeogoi , “Willow Valley”)

165-647: The Shoshone and other indigenous peoples , European explorer Michel Bourdon discovered Cache Valley c. 1818 during a MacKenzie fur expedition . The valley was subsequently used for the second of the annual gatherings of mountain men . Many of the trappers who worked in the valley came from the Hudson's Bay Company, the Northwest Fur Company, and the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. The name "Cache Valley"

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180-522: The highway have been the focus of a decades-long confrontation between environmentalists and the Utah Department of Transportation . Some of the improvements have included reconstructing the bridges, which were in poor shape, straightening the road leading to Bear Lake , and reconstructing the Bear Lake Overlook, making it much larger and more attractive and adding basic facilities. The highway

195-568: The most popular hiking trails is the treacherous Crimson Trail . It begins at Spring Hollow Campground and ends at Guinivah Campground and is noted for its views, including the 'China Wall' formation. Another popular trail is the Wind Cave trail, which leads to the Wind Caves, a formation of 3 arches in the weathered limestone bedrock, and from which there are views of the China Wall. Tony Grove Lake

210-424: The valley from the southwest as one highway, and then separate in downtown Logan. US-89 goes northeast into Logan Canyon , and thence to Bear Lake , a large lake in the area. US-91 goes due northward into Idaho and to reconnect with I-15 . Several state highways run through the valley: In Idaho, State Highways 34 and 36; and in Utah, SR-23 , SR-30 , SR-101 , SR-142 , SR-165 , SR-200 , and SR-218 . The valley

225-821: Was derived by the fur trappers who hid their trading goods in caches in that region. The use of caches was a method used by fur traders to protect their goods from theft and damage. Latter-day Saint William Gardner became the first Anglo-American permanent settler in 1852. Prior to the Mormon selection of the Salt Lake Valley , Jim Bridger had recommended Cache Valley due to its relative abundance of fresh water. A Mormon settler group led by Peter Maughan arrived via Box Elder Canyon (commonly referred to as Sardine Canyon) in July 1856 and additional settlers arrived on September 15. Early Anglo-American settlers of Cache Valley took

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