Roam Mountain Home 2018 Debut

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Welcome to the Roam Mountain Home blog!


If I had to guess what made you take a glance at this blog, I would bet that you are either a local of Mountain Home or Uncle Sam gave you orders and told you to move here. Either way, everyone that lives in Mountain Home has the same question, “Why in the world is the town named Mountain Home, but the town isn’t even in the mountains?” Well that’s a great question! It’s also a question that you may be even more disappointed with when you hear the answer. Don’t worry, I will fill you in on the epic tale. 

A little over 150 years ago the town was named something a bit more fitting for the area, Rattlesnake. Yes, you read that right, Rattlesnake. In short, the owners of the Rocky Bar Mines changed the name to Mountain Home because Rattlesnake doesn’t really draw in a crowd. Furthermore, the Union Pacific built the railroad in the open lands of the valley so they moved the town as well. It was basically a marketing scheme that ended up being the town you love and know today, Mountain Home.

Even with the deceptive name of the town, the area has so much to offer for outdoor adventures both in the urban and wilderness environment. That’s where we come in, a group of four individuals that found our way to Mountain Home just like yourselves. We have pulled our efforts together to create a blog that will inspire you to get outdoors and fall in love where you live. It is our pleasure to show you Where to Roam in Mountain Home. 

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