39 – EBR-1
Experimental Breeder Reactor I (EBR-I), located near Arco, Idaho, holds the distinction of being the world’s first nuclear reactor to generate usable electricity. On December 20, 1951, it produced enough power to illuminate four 200-watt light bulbs, marking a pivotal moment in nuclear energy history. Beyond electricity generation, EBR-I was instrumental in demonstrating the breeder reactor concept in 1953, successfully creating more fissile material than it consumed.
Decommissioned in 1964, EBR-I was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 and now operates as a museum open to the public from late May through Labor Day. Visitors can explore the facility and learn about its groundbreaking contributions to nuclear science.
More Information
This is a really good video by one of my favorite YouTuber’s and he gets an extensive tour of this site. Well worth watching.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimental_Breeder_Reactor_I
Coordinates: 43.511812, -113.005796
Elevation: 5023 ft
Difficulty: 1
What to Expect: No info
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Being after Labor day, it was closed for the season. I'll have to try again sometime.
This has to be my favorite site so far, and we didn't even make it inside. There is a 100% chance I'm coming back to do the tour with the family.
I took the tour and the reactor was a lot smaller than I expected. If you have any interest in nuclear energy, you should visit the B Reactor at Hanford, Washington.
Interesting history there. We took the guided tour. I would have never guessed that part of the reason the area was chosen was because there was so much available water.
First time in this part of the state. We took the museum tour. It was very interesting.
And they said this could crash land without radiation risk! I am a bit skeptical.
I got this site on Alec’s 3 day 1300 mile ride day2. Another great place to check out
Interesting site. Not sure the nuclear plane would have ever left the ground, but cool we have this in our back yard!
This was some strange machinery. Looks like it was out of a Mad Max movie set.
Hit this site on the way back home. 4 of 5 sites today. Friday April 11th.
Being after Labor day, it was closed for the season. I’ll have to try again sometime.
Amazing site with good STEM history.
This has to be my favorite site so far, and we didn’t even make it inside. There is a 100% chance I’m coming back to do the tour with the family.
I took the tour and the reactor was a lot smaller than I expected. If you have any interest in nuclear energy, you should visit the B Reactor at Hanford, Washington.
Interesting history there. We took the guided tour. I would have never guessed that part of the reason the area was chosen was because there was so much available water.
Did the self guided tour. Great museum.
First time in this part of the state. We took the museum tour. It was very interesting.
Another first stop for me. Interesting history here!
And they said this could crash land without radiation risk! I am a bit skeptical.
I got this site on Alec’s 3 day 1300 mile ride day2. Another great place to check out
Interesting site. Not sure the nuclear plane would have ever left the ground, but cool we have this in our back yard!
This was some strange machinery. Looks like it was out of a Mad Max movie set.
Hit this site on the way back home. 4 of 5 sites today. Friday April 11th.
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