Lt. Governor Bedke visits Idaho Falls, stops at ‘Disneyland of tube parks’
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IDAHO FALLS — In the next week or so, snow-making machines are already transforming what once was a massive mound of dirt into a winter wonderland. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce showed off the future tubing park to Lt. Governor Scott Bedke Friday afternoon during his whirlwind visit to Idaho Falls.
The day started at Idaho Falls High School, where Bedke addressed 200 students, according to a news release from the chamber. He talked about the LAUNCH program and how it could help students on their career path.
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Later, Bedke toured the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and learned about the important charitable work being accomplished there, the news release stated.
Started by a group of Christians, Idaho Falls Rescue Mission has been serving the Idaho Falls area for almost twenty-five years. The Mission was started with the purpose and desire to share God’s love with the community.
Snow-making machines are already transforming Gateway Tube Park into a winter wonderland. | Mary Boyle, EastIdahoNews.comBedke rounded off his afternoon by visiting Gateway Tube Park and viewing what is hoped to become one of Idaho Falls’ favorite wintertime attractions.
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Owner Mike VanSteenkiste has been working with the city of Idaho Falls for over a year to make the project happen. Fresh sod was recently installed on the hill. Snow-making machines will produce enough snow for it to stay open until April.
“This is not your average hill – it’s the Disneyland of tube parks,” VanSteenkiste told EastIdahoNews.com when Gateway Tube Park was announced in September.
Bedke will drop the ceremonial puck at the Spud Kings game Friday at 7 p.m. to finish his visit.