Welcome to Three Island Real Estate!
We are so glad you looked up our web page and we promise, you won't be sorry!
Because our site shows why Glenns Ferry and surrounding area is definitely a place you might want to relocate! Glenns Ferry is truly a unique place. Located halfway between Boise and Twin Falls right off I-84, many find it convenient to commute to either city to work. For a small community of around 1600 people, (with outlaying communities adding to the area population) there is much here!
Beautiful Carmela Vineyards, Restaurant & Golf Course grace our community with a touch of class. Three Island State Park is just down the road from the golf course and is one of the most serene and well-maintained parks in the state! The Oregon Trail History and Education Center is a special treat located inside the state park which both commemorate the history here. Both park and center have a gorgeous view of the Snake River, which meanders by. Also in town, a great old theatre, registered on the national historic register, hosts weekend melodramas and dinner barbecues all summer long! An immaculate town swimming pool is located in our attractive city park. A very nice boat dock area invites fishermen, water-skiers, and jet skies to take advantage of the cool water in the summer heat! And, if you are so inclined, an interesting old museum is situated in the middle of town and provides interesting historical facts concerning the area.
Surrounding areas provide snow skiing, hiking, camping, water-skiing, fishing, hunting, white water rafting, natural hot water spring resorts, cave exploration, off road dirt biking opportunities - even star gazing! Mountain Home Air Force Base is located only a short distance from Glenns Ferry and provides much to the area's economy!
Besides being a quaint town on the river, Glenns Ferry is loaded with history. Three islands in the middle of the river just southwest of town (by Three Island State Park) provided stepping stone advantage for Native Americans and early Oregon Trail pioneers to cross the river to the other side. This was undoubtedly the most notorious and dangerous river crossing on the Oregon Trail! In memory of those who crossed, and those who lost their lives, we are proud of the Three Island Crossing Reenactment. This event takes place annually the second Saturday in August. Wagons and outriders attempt to cross, as did our early ancestors. Those who participate are led across by Duck Valley Native Americans, which is historically correct.
We should mention some of our other festivities besides the crossing. Elmore County Fair is held in Glenns Ferry every summer, and it is a good one! Our fairgrounds are beautiful and well kept. A great carnival with plenty of fun rides and games accompanies the fair. Rodeos add to the festivities, as do many other community organizations.
We have an awesome hometown July 4th celebration complete with parade, city park festivities with booths, kid games, three-on-three basketball tournaments, (pool is open and boat docks are buzzing with activity)! Independence day traditionally ends compliments of the local fire department's fireworks display!!
Thanksgiving weekend will find citizens lighting the town Christmas tree. Gathering at the chamber building, all listen to the Community Christmas Choir, followed by a nativity, ending with hot chocolate and cookies. Oh, and don't be surprised if Santa should come by on a stagecoach! You could possibly hitch a ride!
Glenns Ferry is also a nice place to raise a family or retire. The climate is fairly mild and the people are warm and caring. Be sure to click on "local info" on this site for more detail and pictures of things to do and sights to see!
If Glenns Ferry intrigues you, give us a call! We are Dennis and Jill Laib. Dennis is the broker and I am his wife and agent, Jill. We have lived here for the past 29 years. We own and operate Three Island Storage in town and have rentals. Dennis has been a journeyman electrician for the past 27 years and knows the area very well. We have farmed since 1978 and have seen the farming industry first hand. Dennis' background in the electrical business, farming and property management gives added experience and knowledge to better serve you in this area of Idaho. Presently, we devote most of our time to family, community, and real estate. We really love this area of Idaho and as you can tell, are passionate about the rich history here. We are not only anxious to share with you our properties for sale; but are always excited to see great people move into our area and enjoy what we enjoy!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!!!
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