United States

Celebration Park

Archaeological park in southwestern Idaho

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Celebration Park is an archaeological park in the western United States, located in southwestern Idaho. It is the state's first archeological park and is adjacent to the Snake River near Melba and Walter's Ferry in Canyon County. It features camping, restrooms, drinking water, picnicking, guided tours, and interpretive programs as well as fishing and access to hiking trails and the Snake River with a small day use fee. The elevation of the river at the park is approximately 2,250 feet (690 m) above sea level.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Guffey railroad bridge constructed

1897

Rail bridge abandoned

1947

Bridge listed on National Register

1978

County purchase and restoration

1989

Classification

Archaeological Features

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Artistic and Decorative Features

Petroglyphs
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Transportation and Communication Structures

Bridges
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Country

United States

Coordinates

43.30° N, -116.52° E