Untold Stories of Idaho Falls: Myths & Mysteries of INL

Join Soiled Dove and the Idaho National Laboratory on August 19th for the return of Untold Stories of Idaho Falls, where we uncover the remarkable and often overlooked histories of the past.

This time, Liza Raley, INL Tour Ambassaror, journeys into the enigmatic world of the Idaho National Laboratory, where Cold War secrets, nuclear innovation, and eerie blue glows collide.

• Dr. Walter Zinn, INL’s foundational pioneer, led as the first head of Argonne’s Idaho reactor program and designed EBR-I—the first U.S. reactor to generate electricity and a breeder reactor prototype.
• The centerpiece of myth and legend? A massive reactor outside Idaho Falls shaped like a blue four‑leaf clover—a nickname for its distinctive core architecture. That clover is more than symbolism: it generates the mesmerizing Cherenkov radiation, the ghostly blue light in the reactor pool.
• From whispers of secret tunnels and UFOs to real-world radioactive leaks and disposal scandals, we’ll dive into stories hidden beneath the desert floor—where fact and fiction blur.

Join us for an eye-opening evening as we uncover the real-life drama behind the blue glow—from reactor secrets and nuclear myths to Dr. Zinn’s visionary legacy. Don’t miss this electrifying dive into one of America’s most mysterious scientific frontiers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Soiled Dove, 361 B Street, Idaho Falls, United States