Every year, the sheep migration crosses Highway 55 on their journey into the foothills to graze for the summer, and it’s an event that people love to come out and see.
“I’ve never seen anything like that in person,” said Tamara. “To see the dogs and the people, it was just so cool. I’m such a fan.”
WATCH | See the sheep migrate & how the community reacts to this classic Idaho event—
The sheep migration across Highway 55 in Eagle draws a record crowd
This living piece of history dates back to the 1880s, before busy highways existed. Law enforcement closed down Highway 55 so that 2,600 sheep could cross, and they did it very efficiently…