| | Like most western communities, the name of Montpelier was changed numerous times. First known by Oregon Trail travelers as Clover Creek, it later became Belmont and finally was given the name Montpelier by Brigham Young after a town in his birth state of Vermont.Today, Montpelier continues to be the central city in the Bear Lake valley. Bear Lake and its surrounding mountains and wildlife continue to draw visitors to the Montpelier area. Montpelier is also proud of the recent addition of The National Oregon/California Trail Center, a living history interpretive center dedicated to the memory of the western pioneer heritage.Do you like geocaching? Montpelier, Idaho offers over 550 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Montpelier, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Montpelier. |  | | | |
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