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Pick Up and Picnic in Idaho

Payette Lake. Photo Credit: Marissa Lovell. Payette LakeMcCallPayette Lake is undoubtedly one of my favorite places in Idaho. The crisp air, sparkling water, towering Ponderosa pines and mountain views make Payette Lake one of the best spots to spend your time — whether that’s a few hours or a few days.

A person doing a yoga pose surrounded by trees and bushes at the Sawtooth Botanical Gardens.

Find Your Center with This Wellness Guide to Sun Valley

Alexandra Baackes worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. For many, Sun Valley is synonymous with skiing. And while the slopes are indeed stellar, in recent years Sun Valley has quietly begun leaning into another reputation: that of Idaho’s unofficial holistic wellness capitol.

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Experience the Oregon Trail in Idaho

During the peak of the westward migration, from about 1840 to 1869, more than 300,000 determined emigrants traveled the Oregon Trail to claim their own piece of the West. The 2,000-mile trail stretched from Missouri to the Oregon Territory, passing 500 miles through Idaho, where travelers faced harsh desert landscapes and hazardous river crossings.

Mountain biker pausing on the trail side to admire the view of the trail around Galena Lodge

My Idahome: The Best of Idaho

Best Biking Trails: Galena Lodge | KetchumBy: Sara SheehyMountain biking is the closest I’ve ever come to flying under my own power. I bask in this feeling of flight as I thread through the trees on the Senate Meadows Loop, a winding, 2.85-mile singletrack trail 30 minutes north of the resort town of Sun Valley.

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Explore Idaho’s Gateway to Yellowstone National Park

It’s no secret that the volcanic hotspot under Yellowstone National Park has created, and continues to create, a stunning landscape that draws visitors from around the world. What is less known, perhaps, is the natural beauty that lies just over Yellowstone’s western border in Island Park, Idaho.

Woman soaking in a tub at River Dance Lodge

Glamping In Idaho

Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Photo Credit: Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Photo Credit: Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Huckleberry Tent & BreakfastLocation: Clark ForkThis wilderness experience just 30 miles from Sandpoint is a play on a bed and breakfast.

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Take a Bite Out of Boise With This 48-Hour Food Guide

Jessica Hirsch worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. While I could spend a year in Boise and never get bored, sometimes life only gives you a limited time in an amazing destination and you have to pack in everything you can into a short trip.

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A Couple’s Guide to a Long Weekend in Coeur d’Alene

Roamaroo worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. If summer were a city, it would be Coeur d’Alene, conjuring images of sweet sunny days on the lake, divine downtown dining, enticing craft brews, and the rousing romance of adventure.

A view from the bottom of the stone steps inside Minnetonka Cave.

7 Affordable Idaho Adventures to Bust Boredom

Whether you like to hike, bike, learn, or simply unwind, these seven affordable experiences let you explore Idaho's remarkable scenery and history no matter your budget or activity level. All activities listed range in price from $0-$30 per person.

mountain bike rider at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort

A Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Biking at Kelly Canyon

Local Freshies worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The initial creation of mountain biking seemingly came from humble beginnings. Mark out a route with some ribbon, point it down the slope and the person to tackle that route with the fastest time, wins.

People in an ATV drive across a bridge over water.

Where to go for Idaho ATV Adventures

Kristen Pope worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Hop on your trusty ATV and get ready to explore the wonders of Idaho. With miles and miles of ATV-accessible trails and never-ending views, it’s a perfect place to head out and explore.

The northern lights over Priest Lake at Hills Resort in Idaho.

Where to Find the Northern Lights in Idaho

Craig Goodwin worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Can You See the Northern Lights in Idaho? Seeing the northern lights is a bucket-list experience that leads many to take long journeys to Iceland and Alaska, but a trip to northern Idaho, along with persistence and a little luck, is all it takes to check that box off the list.

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The Best Things to do in Stanley (At Any Time of Year)

Kristin Addis worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Have you heard? Stanley, Idaho is one of the most beautiful small towns in America. I realize such things are subjective, but as a connoisseur of adorable small towns around the world, Stanley sticks out for me as one of the best-kept secrets, rivaling those in the Alps, but without the crowds.

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The Top 5 Adventures in (and near) Wallace, Idaho

The Traveling Newlyweds worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Discovering new places that are off the beaten path is our jam. It’s 90% of the reason why we do what we do!

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Where to go Mountain Biking in the Teton Valley

Kristen Pope worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Take in picturesque views of the Tetons while biking the trails of Teton Valley. This scenic valley in Eastern Idaho includes mountain biking terrain for everyone, with beginner/intermediate trails to advanced technical terrain, epic backcountry rides, and even a lift-accessed bike park experience.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Backcountry Fly-Fishing in Idaho

Several years ago, I was drawn to the Boundary Creek put-in on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River — it’s the launching point for the greatest backcountry float trip in the Lower 48. From there, over the course of several days, boaters, anglers and adventurers of all ilk can literally escape today’s manic realities and enjoy some of the finest floating and fishing left on the planet.

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5 Idaho Weekend Road Trips for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Kristen Bor worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Exploring dirt roads near the Route of the Hiawatha in Northern Idaho. Photo credit: Kristen Bor. Got road tripping on the mind?

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Where to Hike Near Coeur d’Alene

Scott Marchant worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. With the second largest lake in Northern Idaho—the 25-mile-long Lake Coeur d’Alene— at its doorstep, the city of Coeur d’Alene offers plenty to do, including boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and many other water activities.

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What To Do In Idaho This 4th of July

The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, meaning you'll find all sorts of modified celebrations around the state to help you enjoy the holiday weekend.  Explore the list below for more information on 4th of July events. BuhlTake part in this annual 4th of July celebration in Eastman Park during Sagebrush Days.

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Idaho’s Women Winemakers: Leslie Preston of Coiled Wines

Megan Zink worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. In this series, I sit down with three Idaho women winemakers and learn how they’re making it work. We’ll explore how they fell in love with wine, the obstacles they’ve overcome and lessons winemaking has taught them.

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Idaho’s Women Winemakers: Melanie Krause of Cinder Wines

Megan Zink worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. In this series, I sit down with three Idaho women winemakers and learn how they’re making it work. We’ll explore how they fell in love with wine, the obstacles they’ve overcome and lessons winemaking has taught them about life.

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Idaho’s Women Winemakers: Carrie Sullivan of Telaya Wine Co.

Megan Zink worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. In this three-part series, I sit down with three Idaho women winemakers and learn how they’re making it work. We’ll explore how they fell in love with wine, the obstacles they’ve overcome and lessons winemaking has taught them about life.