This family-friendly hike near Redfish Lake will lead you through sweeping meadows with incredible views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Make sure to bring a camera to capture the beauty of the wildflowers and the abundant wildlife that calls this beautiful area home.
For almost 20 years, Starlight Mountain Theatre has remained the premier family-friendly professional summer-stock theatre location in Idaho's lovely Garden Valley. Nestled along the banks of the scenic Payette River, only 45 miles north of Boise, Starlight Mountain Theatre offers five exciting Broadway Musicals each summer, from May through September.
This authentic cattle ranch is located in the spectacular mountain country of Eastern Idaho, just west of Swan Valley. Close to Jackson Hole, WY and Yellowstone National Park. Granite Creek Ranch offers hourly trail rides for anyone wanting to experience the west. Riders of all skill levels are welcome, and the ranch can also accommodate groups. If you're looking for a break from the saddle, consider taking a guided UTV mountain trail tour in a comfortable six-passenger UTV on mountain roads.
Eagle Ridge Ranch is an authentic Old West cattle ranch nestled along the base of the jagged Centennial Mountains in Eastern Idaho’s Shotgun Valley. Let seasoned horses give you a taste of the 140-square miles of visually breathtaking landscapes, including red deserts, pristine mountains, meadows, lakes, creeks and grassy plains.
The Camas Prairie Centennial Marsh Wildlife Management Area offers countless opportunities for wildlife viewing. Thousands of waterfowl flock to the area throughout the year, but an increase in activity usually occurs in late May when a beautiful purple camas lily blooms.
The Rosenthal Gallery hosts approximately five exhibitions a year. These have included shows by notable regional artists, the College faculty and staff, and graduating art majors. The Gallery's mission is to expose the campus community to strong and thought provoking art.
The Priest River Museum and Timber Education Center illustrates the history of the town’s first sawmill, built in 1897, as the demand for lumber increased across the country.
Displays from many facets of rural life are featured in Power County Historical Museum. Enjoy wandering through exhibits on housing, medicine, and education.
The Payette County Museum features historical photos and items of the people and places that make up the history of Payette County. Sports, military, and farming displays help tell the story, as does the historic building which houses these collections.
Explore the rich heritage of the Oakley Valley with a stop at this museum. Learn about the Native Americans who lived in the area, battles between cattle and sheep ranchers, and the bustling business community of the early 1900s at the Oakley Valley Historical Museum.
Step into a re-creation of an early working railroad station with a visit to the Northern Pacific Railroad Museum. Exhibits detail the rich history of railroading in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District and the depot itself.
The Nez Perce County Historical Museum works to preserve the unique history of Nez Perce County and its surrounding areas, Nez Perce Tribe, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and river navigation. Experience many of the region's amazing stories of adventure, friendship and battle, courage and innovation, culture, hardship and the pioneering spirit at the Nez Perce County Historical Museum.
The Priest Lake Museum is home to historic exhibits and videos of Priest Lake history that include interviews with local pioneers' first-hand accounts of events that shaped the area.
The 88-acre Cougar Bay Preserve is just minutes from downtown Coeur d'Alene. Visitors will experience a virtual wildlife nursery on the northwest shore of one of Idaho’s most beautiful lakes - Lake Coeur d'Alene.
The museum displays a variety of local treasures, including furniture, photos, old quilts, toys, farm implements, musical instruments, clothing, hats, and materials from the old Evans Co-op. Personal journals and records of all clubs, including War Mothers, Belletrists, Fine Arts, Ladies Literary, Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Native Daughters of Idaho Pioneers are also on display.
The Museum of Winchester History tells the story of this frontier community carved out of a landscape heavy with Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. The town is on the ancient summer grounds of the Nez Perce people. Early photographs on display show the Craig Mountain Lumber Company and the mill pond as well as unique pictures of the building of the Camas Prairie Railroad with its tunnels and trestles. Hand wrought tools, clothing, household items and fire-fighting equipment document the struggle faced by the townspeople making a life on the edge of the Camas Prairie.
The Shoshone County Mining and Smelting Museum's mission is to preserve the mining, smelting and cultural history of North Idaho’s Silver Valley. It is housed in the residence built in 1906 for Stanley Easton, who was the General Manager of the Bunker Hill & Sullivan Mining & Concentrating Company at the time.
Much more than a bird museum, this facility at Idaho's Mammoth Cave exhibits taxidermy items and antique artifacts from around the world, collected by three generations of owners and housed in a rustic, stone and wood building in the high desert near Shoshone.
The WaterLife Discovery Center is a habitat education and interpretive area on the shores of the Pend Oreille River near Sandpoint, Idaho. It a self guided educational center that combines a fish hatchery, nature trails, overlook bridges, wildlife watching areas, interpretive signs, and underwater viewing opportunities along a stream and a pond.
The Minidoka County Museum features Rupert’s 1906 railroad depot, a caboose, and a genuine Russell steam engine tractor that has been restored to its original colors. Explore the rich local history while wandering among exhibits on the historic Minidoka Dam and Power Plant, horse drawn equipment, and Rupert's first jail.
The Museum at the Brig at Farragut State Park captures the history of the Farragut Naval Training Station and World War II. The Brig is one of only a few structures left of the 776 buildings that were once on the base.
Take the ride uphill past the Mike Harris Campground to a challenging singletrack trail three miles up a narrow canyon. It is a steep climb with a lot of roots and rocks to watch out for, but also a fast, fun downhill trail.
This fun and challenging 5.6 mile singletrack loop through the foothills of Queen Mountain is an intermediate trail with great views of the surrounding area and nearby lake.
Enjoy 20 miles of heavily forested singletrack trails located just outside of Coeur d'Alene. Even with thick tree cover, this lollipop loop trail offers magnificent views of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Located just minutes east of Coeur d'Alene, the Fourth of July Pass trails offer 13 miles for the adventurous rider.