The Locations
What to Bring
Rock Creek Station
& Stricker Homesite
In the 1840s, a rush of settlers followed the
Oregon Trail to the Oregon country. Rock
Creek was a popular camping spot along the
Trail from the outset, and wagon ruts can
still be seen at the site.
When gold miners who rushed to southern
Idaho in the early 1860s needed delivery of
freight and mail, Rock Creek became a stop
on what became the Kelton Wagon Road. In
1864, it became a “home station,” where
stage drivers and attendants lived while they
were off duty and where passengers could
buy a meal or a night's lodging.
The original station consisted of a lava-rock
building that served as a hotel and barn. In
1865 a store was built at the site. A small
community grew up around the business,
which also became a social center. In 1884
the Oregon Short Line Railroad was
constructed on the north side of the Snake
River -- across the river from Rock Creek --
and ultimately contributed to a decline in the
community's importance.
Shoshone Falls Park
Called “The Niagara of the West,” these
magnificent falls thunder an amazing 212 feet
(36 feet higher than the real Niagara!). When
Twin Falls was first settled, the people could
hear the booming roar of the falls, although
the town was over 5 miles away.
Places to stay
Your fantastic Dabling book!
We’ll be putting it to good use, plus it’s
always handy to have around.
Potluck item for lunch
We’re barbecuing chicken, hamburgers, and
hot dogs. Meat, buns, utensils, and drinks
will be provided. Bring that one thing you
want to be share with everyone!
Item for Family Store
All proceeds benefit the Dabling Family
Foundation, so bring great stuff and be ready
to empty your pockets!
Extras
Chairs and blankets to sit on, plus photo
albums and family stories.
Questions, comments, or
compliments? Contact:
Beth Swenson
Call or text: (208) 293-5047
Email: librarybat@gmail.com
Blog: http://dablingfamily.blogspot.com
Drop me an email to let me know how
many are coming. Also, send family photos
and stories and I’ll put them on the blog!
Reputable Hotels
AmeriTel Inns: 539 Pole Line Rd
Best Western: 1377 Blue Lakes Blvd
Comfort Inn: 1910 Fillmore Avenue North
Days Inn: 1200 Centennial Spur, Jerome (at
the Twin Falls exit – Exit 173)
Hampton Inn: 1658 Fillmore Street North
Motel 6: 1472 Blue Lakes Blvd
Red Lion: 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd
Shilo Inn: 1586 Blue Lakes Blvd
Super 8: 1260 Blue Lakes Blvd
Wingate by Wyndham: 379 Crossroads
Points Blvd, Jerome (at Exit 173)
RV and Camping
Nat-Soo-Pah: 2738 E 2400 N
http://natsoopah.com/
Anderson Camp: I-84 exit 182
http://www.andersoncamp.com/
KOA Kampgrounds: 5431 US Hwy 93 (off
Exit 173)
 Schedule of Events Places to Visit

July 16 Shoshone Falls and

Twin Falls – see
6-9pm: Tour of Stricker Ranch
Meet at the Ranch. Pizza will be
“The Niagara of the
West” and what the
Fall in Love with
provided city was named for.
the Dablings
July 17 Dierkes Lake – Go boating, cliff jumping, or
Location: Shoshone Falls Park swimming in the Snake River.

10am: Opening Ceremonies

Sign in, meet and greet. Shoshone Ice Caves – Walk through a real
lava tube, where the ice remains year round!
11am: Family Business Meeting / Family
Portrait
Perrine Bridge and
12-
12-2pm: Potluck Lunch & Family Snake River Canyon –
Store/Auction Walk out onto the
Food, food, food! Be sure to peruse the bridge for awe-
items for sale at the Dabling Family Store! inspiring views, 436

2-3:30pm: Get To Know Your Relatives

feet above the Snake
River!
All Over Again!
We see each other each year, but this is the
time that we’ll REALLY get to know one
another. Who knows – maybe we’ll find out Oakley Historic District – about 90% of this
some family secrets! town is on the Historic Registry. Check out
the Victorian homes, the Opera House, or
3:30-
3:30-4:30pm: Get To Know Your Ancestors the museum.
Sure, we’re related to them, but how much
do we actually know?
Balanced Rock – Dabling Family Reunion
4:30-
4:30-5pm: Closing Ceremonies shaped by the
Wrap up any loose ends, hugs and kisses, wind, this amazing July 16-17, 2010
say our goodbyes. rock has stood the
test of time.
Twin Falls, Idaho
(All times are “ish” except for starting times.)