Editing Bear Lake County, Idaho (section)

== Economy ==
A heavily rural county, Bear Lake's economy is predominantly agricultural, although tourism has been increasing as an industry in recent years. Bear Lake is well-known for its cattle ranches and grain farms, although these industries are susceptible to the region's high elevation and long winters. Bear Lake County is home to the northern half of its namesake, [[Bear Lake (Idaho–Utah)|Bear Lake]], and the popularity of [[Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge]] has led to a building boom surrounding the lake in the southern side of the county. Montpelier serves as the county's center of commerce, and seasonal commerce picks up during the summer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bear Lake County Idaho Business Information |url=https://www.bearlakecounty.info/business-info.html |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=Bear Lake County Idaho |language=en}}</ref>