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Highlights of a Salmon River Scenic Byway Road Trip

Y Travel worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Trip Details: Salmon River Scenic Byway​​​​​​​ • LOCATION: From the Montana state line south on U.S. 93 to Challis and then west to Stanley on Idaho 75.• STOPS: Boise -> Stanley -> Salmon -> Sun Valley -> Boise• DISTANCE: 161.7 miles.• TIME RECOMMENDED: At least one week• BEST TIME TO VISIT: April to November Steaming natural hot springs beside the rushing river, craggy mountain peaks, sparkling glacial lakes, and endless starry skies are just part of the reason to make this road trip.

Try These Northern Idaho Mountain Biking Trails

Aaron Theisen worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. My riding buddy and I are cruising up a climbing Sandpoint mountain bike trail at the Sherwood Forest trail system in northern Idaho’s Panhandle, and we’re already making plans for our next ride.

Enjoy a Sunny Spring Patio Brunch in Boise

Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. There’s no better place to soak in the sunshine and breathe in the lilac-scented spring air than an outdoor patio. And there’s no better time to linger over a decadent meal and mimosas than brunch.

Pairing Idaho Craft Beer with Food: Insights from Local Experts

​​​​​​​April is Idaho Craft Beer Month, and to celebrate this annual event, I asked some breweries and restaurants around the state to share their favorite beer-and-food pairings and to tell us what inspires their creations. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ Warning: thirst or hunger pangs may occur while reading.

Giddy Up! Explore Idaho’s Trails on Horseback

When the weather grows warmer and days become longer, the opportunity to break away and leave routines behind is on the horizon. But summer is more than just going on vacation. It’s a time to experience something new and make unforgettable memories.

An Inaugural Idaho Road Trip: Discovering New Adventures

Alexandra Baackes worked in partnership to create this Travel Tip. When I mused that my delayed trip to Idaho would be worth the wait, I was right – but I had no idea just how right I’d be. While pouring over the details of my postponed adventure, I learned a fun tidbit: Idaho is the Gem State.

Fly-Fishing Idaho: A Great Place to Start

Mark Melnyk worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. For many, the rat race that is our day-to-day is often all-encompassing, stressful, daunting and downright scary. It’s the reality that our lives are shaped for us to “make it” in this world.

Everything You Need to Know to Celebrate Idaho Craft Beer Month in 2021

April in Idaho isn’t just about spring showers and flowers; it’s also the time of year Idaho celebrates its rapidly growing craft beer industry through Idaho Craft Beer Month (ICBM). ICBM honors all parts of Idaho’s beer-making ecosystem, farm to pint—from the proud, local hops and barley producers and skilled brewers to the inviting establishments that serve up cold, frothy pints for all to enjoy.

An Idaho Star-Studded Summer Adventure

Some of central Idaho’s most awe-inspiring sights can be found in the sky. More than 80% of the US population live in areas with high levels of light pollution, thus obscuring their view of the stars.

A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Idaho

Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. A night camping under Idaho’s starry skies is an experience that you won’t soon forget. From the north’s dense forests to the south’s open plains, camping in Idaho is a wonder, full of dramatic landscapes and expansive beauty.

Two Idaho Wine Weekend Getaways in One Trip

Two Idaho Wine Weekend Getaways in One Trip By Courtnie Dawson Idaho wine country makes for an ideal vacation in any season. Summer brings added experiences with the addition of Idaho Wine Month in June when a glass of wine can be savored outdoors under a cloudless blue sky, amidst a backdrop of wine-stained barrels and sweet vineyard grass.

Boom or Bust: Exploring Idaho Ghost Towns

In the 1800s, the promise of riches drove people to pack their families into covered wagons and traverse harsh landscapes in the newly expanded American West. Those who ventured to Idaho found a land rich with precious metals and gemstones.

Kick Back on the Ranch

Guest ranches carry a sense of nostalgia. The moment your foot finds its place in the stirrup, you’re transported to a simpler time of exploring Idaho mountains and valleys on horseback, telling stories around a blazing campfire and making memories with your friends, family and trusty steed.

Discover 7 of Idaho’s Quirky Scenic Byways

Idaho: Yes, as the license plates say, it's famous for potatoes. With that out of the way, we can move on to more interesting matters, no disrespect to the potato. Idaho boasts more than 20.4 million acres of national forest, covering nearly 40 percent of the state.

Find A Bird Watcher’s Paradise in the Hagerman Valley

The Hagerman Valley located in south central Idaho is an ideal and easily accessible destination for wildlife viewing, in particular, for birds. Here’s why a visit to the Hagerman Valley should be part of your next trip.

9 Tips for a Memorable Idaho Road Trip with Kids

Y Travel Blog worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Road tripping with kids – does it fill you with excitement, dread, or perhaps a little bit of both? Being together in a cramped space for hours on end can be unnerving.

Three Days of Outdoor Winter Activities in McCall

Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Winter is one of the best times for a family adventure and McCall is just the place for a variety of outdoor experiences that your family will remember for years to come.

A Look Inside Idaho’s Craft Distilleries

Courtnie Dawson worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Idaho distillers are setting the bar for quality, flavor and creativity. From brandy to whiskey to gin, each of these five distilleries has found a unique way to pour their love of Idaho into a bottle.

Idaho Ski Destinations Perfect for Families

Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Our family loves to downhill ski. We aren’t those rippers you see on Instagram with the four-year-old zipping in and out of the trees.