There are a number of ways to enjoy the Oregon National Historic Trail including auto-touring, visiting interpretive sites, hiking, biking or horseback riding trail segments and visiting museums. Depending on which segment you would like to explore, some or all of these activities may be available.
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) consists of 756,000 acres of scenic mountain country. The SNRA has over 700 miles of trails, 40 peaks rising over 10,000 feet and more than 300 high mountain lakes that add to the spectacular scenery and vistas.
Today you can still experience the Trail as Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery did. Hike Idaho’s Bitterroot Mountains and follow the centuries’ old footsteps of the Salish, the Nez Perce, and the Corps of Discovery.
Offering mountain bikers some of the sweetest and smoothest single track in Idaho, Jug Mountain Ranch’s trails range from beginner-friendly to expert-only, winding through beautiful forests and open meadows. If you’re up for some golfing, take a swing at their 18-hole golf course.
Whether you are looking for a downhill mountain biking experience or a ride across a beautiful mountain meadow, the Tamarack Resort mountain biking trails have something to offer everyone. The shuttle mountain biking experience will challenge even the most advanced rider. An excellent selection of bikes are available to rent in addition to a shuttle service.
The world famous Sun Valley ski resort reopens in the summer to provide some of the best downhill mountain biking in America accessible by comfortable gondola and high-speed quad lifts. Pedaling in Sun Valley means easy access to more than 30 miles of paved, car-free bike paths, plus hundreds of miles of singletrack mountain bike trails. A trip to world-famous Bald Mountain is as easy as a gondola ride; from the summit, you can stroll the meadows or challenge yourself to a full day on the trails.
Hagerman Fossil Beds preserves one of the world's richest sites for fossils from the Pliocene Epoch. The fossils date from four to three million years old and represent more than 140 species of plants and animals.
Coeur d’Alene Public Golf Course is your garden variety municipal course. The course is forgiving. Sloping fairways normally give you a fair bounce and just hitting the ball straight will give you good odds at breaking 80. It’s tough to find a bad view in Coeur d'Alene and this course is no exception.
Teton Reserve is a subtle 18 hole masterpiece situated at the base of the Tetons near Victor. The Reserve will test every club in your bag with its excellent bunkering, outstanding conditions and a specially developed grass blend called Teton Blue.
Boise Ranch Golf Course is an 18 hole championship style course offering a challenging yet fair test for players of all skill levels. With undulating greens, eight lakes and ponds, the 6,611 yard, par 71 layout includes one of the longest par 5's in Idaho.
Sage Lakes is a 6,800 yard par 70 Scottish links style course with a few strategically placed water hazards. The course is a Championship facility with generous fairways and greens, numerous beautiful water features, and bunkers. The course has a large driving range with additional practice areas for short game improvement.
BanBury Golf Course provides golfers with a rare opportunity to explore one of Idaho's top 10 golf courses, as rated by Golf Digest. Designed by John Harbottle III, BanBury meanders around the south channel of the Boise River, successfully uniting golf with the river's native wildlife habitat.
Teton Lakes Golf Course offers 27 holes of adventure including an all-natural driving range. “This 27-hole facility is owned and operated by the City of Rexburg and is a tale of three nines. Billy Casper designed the first 18 holes that opened here in 1987; the North Fork 9 is heavily wooded, while the South Fork 9 features water on all but one hole.
Pinecrest is an 18-hole public course with bent grass greens and tree-lined fairways. Designed by the legendary William H. Tucker, it was constructed in 1936. Surrounded by open skies and pine trees, the course has small greens and slightly sloped hills.
Surrounded by hundreds of mature trees and a meandering riverbed, Jefferson Hills Golf Course in Rigby is always in great shape and provides fantastic views and frequent wildlife sightings.
Canyon Springs is a scenic 18 hole course situated in the spectacular and rugged beauty of the Snake River Canyon. Golfers appreciate how perfect the gently undulating, easily-walked, sand-based terrain is for golf.
The fishing and amenities are nice, but the real star of the show at Clear Lake Country Club is the course design. Carved from picturesque, rolling terrain are 18 holes of golf across lush blue-grass fairways, moderately fast undulating greens and magnificent views scattered through a wildlife refuge-type setting.
The Gooding Country Club is a favorite among locals and visiting golfers alike.
From its historical beginnings in 1926 when the fairways were mowed by sheep, to the meticulously maintained championship course of today, Jerome Country Club has come a long way over the years. Players will encounter tree-lined fairways and old lava flows above the Snake River Canyon. Today the course consists of 18 holes that are enjoyable for all skill levels.
Pleasant Valley is a fun 9-hole regulation course located at the Pleasant Valley Golf Course facility in Kimberly. From the longest tees, it features 6,113 yards with a par of 70.
The Salmon Valley Golf Course plays to a 6,800 yard par 70 course. 9 holes of paradise in the heart of Salmon River country.
Conveniently located next to Interstate 84 the Ponderosa course is a nine hole par 3 layout that will prove challenging to advanced players and fun for all levels of play. Holes range in length from the 85 yard second to the 213 yard ninth.
The Rupert Country Club offers 18 golf holes with a challenging tree-land style on the front nine and open style on the back nine.
The Legacy course includes 9 holes where a child under 12 can play for free with every paying adult. There you’ll also find an 18-hole Footgolf course for those that are looking for a new take on traditional golf.
Twin Falls Golf Club offers golfers 18 exciting holes, each with character and personality. This par-68 public course offers a terrific variety of holes with scenic settings, beautiful views and fun and challenging layouts. The course is perfect for every level of player.