Posted on December 12, 2012 by Livestar
"Wild West"
of Wyoming and Idaho, this 90 mile long valley offers tremendous recreational
opportunities. On the northern end, extending into Idaho, the Palisades Reservoir provides
70 miles of shoreline and over 16,000 acres of beautiful water. This long reservoir is fed by
three notable waterways: the Salt River, the Greys River, and the Snake River, each offering
limitless fishing opportunities. From the town of Alpine on the northern end of the valley,
Highway 89 reaches south through Etna, Star Valley Ranch, Freedom, Thayne, Bedford,
Grover, Afton and Smoot. On the southern end of the valley, the town of Afton is the
largest community with slightly less than 2,000 residences. It is home of the Lincoln County
Fair and offers a wide array of shopping and cultural opportunities.
Star Valley is surrounded by three national forest. The Bridger-Teton, Targhee, and Caribou
National Forest have countless high peaks, deep woods, clear waterways, and lush
meadowlands. In the warmer months, these lands provide an endless supply of fishing,
camping, hiking, boating, horseback riding, golfing, and hunting. In winter, anglers can ice
fish on the Palisades Reservoir, and snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing reigns supreme.
Star Valley engages property owners with incredible wildlife viewing, rich western heritage,
pastoral landscapes, and authentic Wyoming character, all in a quiet setting.