Pam LeBlanc worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this content. In the Silver Valley of northern Idaho, trails lead over railroad trestles, through tunnels, and among towering trees. Whether you explore them on foot or from the seat of a bicycle doesn’t matter – either way you’ll see more than the region’s forests and waterways.
Austin Pedersen worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this content. Tucked into central Idaho, the high country stretch between Ketchum and Stanley offers one of the most spectacular seasonal shows in the region.
The National Park Travelers worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this content. With October in full swing, we wanted to visit a spot with peak fall foliage. We had been to Idaho once before and fell in love with the area and the natural beauty.
Jessica Darrington of Part Time Tourists worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. When most people picture Idaho, they think of mountains, potatoes, and rivers — not sweeping sand dunes that look like something straight out of the Saharan desert.
Live A Wilder Life worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. This summer, our family embarked on an unforgettable biking adventure through northern Idaho. My husband, our seven-year-old son, and I set out to explore three of the region's most family-friendly bike rides: the North Idaho Centennial Trail, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, and the Auto Tour Trail.
Meagan Bourne worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. There’s a moment each year, usually sometime in late September, when Idaho shifts. The mornings sharpen, the aspens start to glow, and entire mountainsides begin their slow transition into gold.
Scott Marchant worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Tucked in north central Idaho, between Kooskia and Lolo Pass at the Idaho–Montana border, is an area not widely known, not even to Idahoans.
Adventuring Eyes worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Idaho is one of our favorite states for outdoor adventure, but on our most recent road trip, the places we slept were just as memorable as the trails we hiked.
Many golf trips require you to commit to a specific type of terrain or landscape, but not northern Idaho. Within a half-hour’s drive from Coeur d’Alene, you can play a prairie links course with one of the longest holes around, a layout carved from tribal land where the wildlife sightings might outnumber your foursome, and a lakefront resort track with a floating hole that must be seen to be believed.
Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. My family is always looking for a good road trip — one that combines education with outdoor recreation. We want to learn and have fun doing it.
Pam LeBlanc worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. From my perch atop a rental bicycle, I can’t see much in front of me beyond a dark, gaping hole in the side of a mountain.
Jessica Darrington of Part Time Tourists worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. There’s something about a summer day in Idaho that practically begs you to swap your car for a raft or tube, slow things down, and let the river carry you.
Planning a golf trip to the Boise area this summer? Between tee times and downtime, you will find pockets of free time to venture beyond the course. Use this guide to match your family’s interests with your availability, whether that’s a couple of hours, a full day or additional days for a scenic road trip.
The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. “The North Fork Championship is the most challenging whitewater race in the world, attracting the best paddlers,” said North Fork Championship Executive Director Carli Beisel.
By Nancy Reid & co-authored by Sofia Jaramillo, Written from Nancy’s perspective. Once an avid river person, I haven't floated the Middle Fork of the Salmon for more than three decades. In the interim, life happened.
The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. “It’s the highest level of competitive jet boat racing on the planet – the sport’s equivalent of the Olympics.” That’s how World Jet Boat Races Race Director Shirley Ackerman describes the events that will unfold on some of Idaho’s most iconic rivers May 8-17, 2026.
It’s almost Treefort time! The best five days in Boise are almost here, are you ready? Treefort Music Fest is back in action, taking over Downtown Boise with incredible headliners, over 500 bands to catch throughout town, late night parties, early morning talks, food, ale, and so so much more: there’s a little something for everyone at Treefort.
The War Bonnet Round Up captures the essence of the American West.
Savor the science behind Idaho's award-winning wines If you've ever had the pleasure of tasting Idaho's wines, you already know they're something special. But have you ever wondered what makes these award-winning varietals so marvelous?
Scattered throughout the state, Idaho’s covert cocktail bars and secretive speakeasies revive the spirit of Prohibition. Tucked behind unmarked doors and down dimly lit alleyways, these intimate spots blend vintage charm with modern mixology for a fresh take on a bygone era.
Pow’Waw Food Truck Serves Up Ancestral Stories in Every Bite Originally published in the 2026 Idaho Travel Guide Chef Shane Clark wants guests to try something ancestral. His creative cuisine has garnered a loyal following in the Post Falls area in northern Idaho, where patrons experience traditional Native American flavors in every entrée.
Explore Idaho’s top 10 must-see rodeos from iconic traditions to action-packed summer events. Experience the West at its best in Idaho.
As the temperature drops and snowflakes blanket the Treasure Valley, Boise transforms into a winter wonderland filled with exciting activities. Whether you’re an adventurer seeking the thrill of the slopes, a foodie warming up with cozy drinks, or someone looking to soak in the holiday magic, the Boise area offers something for everyone.
A powwow is a ceremony that calls forth its participants with the beat of a drum. It’s the first thing you hear long before you enter the setting—whether it’s a park, a campground, in the woods by a river or inside a school gym or cavernous coliseum.
Known as the Caribbean of the Rockies, Bear Lake State Park shines in southeastern Idaho. With dazzling turquoise waters, plentiful swimming areas, and a fish species found nowhere else on earth, this park has a lot to offer.