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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. Buhl Take 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.

A family of paddleboarders keep a safe distance from the base of the Shoshone Falls as the waterfalls cascade and mist from a distance into the bright waters.

A How-To Guide on Paddling to Shoshone Falls

Christina McEvoy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip.​​​​​​​ They don’t call Shoshone Falls the “Niagara of the West” for any ole’ reason. Located in south central Idaho on the Snake River in Twin Falls, stands the iconic Shoshone Falls at 212 feet tall.

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I Can’t Stop Daydreaming About My Next Vacation in Idaho

Elisabeth Brentano worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. My first night in Idaho is a memory that will forever burn bright in my mind. I followed a few friends up a national forest road at golden hour, and I was just as mesmerized by the magically-lit dust kicked up from our tires as I was by the craggy mountains around us.

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A Weekend Getaway: 5 Dreamy Hikes near McCall

Scott Marchant worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The beautiful town of McCall sits in the lush Long Valley, along the southern shore of Payette Lake. From the edges of the valley, a complex puzzle of craggy mountains, open meadows, remote lakes and V-shaped canyons stretches for miles into the Salmon River Mountains.

A backpacker and their dog stand before Blue Lake in Cascade, rugged landscape in the distance.

8 Reasons Idaho Should Be Your Next Outdoor Getaway

Did you know that over 60% of Idaho is designated public land? My family has lived in Boise since 1992, but it wasn’t until my first trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in 2005 that I realized how unique Idaho truly is.

Kayaking at Redfish Lake

Timeless Idaho: Share Your Idaho Adventure Story

The summer vacation season is fast approaching, and while this year may be a little different than previous years, it's hard to avoid dreaming about those special Idaho vacation destinations that have stolen your heart time and time again. We believe Idaho is one of those places.

Camping in City of the Rocks State Park.

Camping in Idaho: The Resources You Should Know About

With 35 million acres of public land, including 4.5 million acres of protected wilderness,  Idaho makes for a prime camping location. Whether you prefer RV resorts with all the amenities, primitive campgrounds, rustic cabins, comfy yurts, teepees, or anything in between— there are countless ways to sleep beneath the stars.

A hiker and dog in a heavily wooded forest.

Exploring the Wilds of Priest Lake and Idaho’s Upper Panhandle

Nick Lake worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Tucked far away in the northern reaches of Idaho’s Panhandle region lies a paradise of lakes, forests, and mountains where the true boundary of the wilderness presses up against civilization.

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Cycling and Fishing Along the Ashton to Tetonia Trail

Steve Graepel worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I’m scratching my head over a bin of hooks–each knotted with tufts of feathers and fur–asking myself why does one need so many flies to catch a fish?

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A Guide to Hiking Idaho’s Stunning Scenic Trails

Scott Marchant worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Idaho is a hiker's paradise. Unknown to many, the state contains the nation's largest designated wilderness outside of Alaska—the 2.3 million-acre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness—and over 20 million acres of national forest.

A green tent under night sky in Stanley, Idaho.

Why Idaho’s Night Skies Are the Gold Standard for Stargazing

More than 80 percent of people in North America live in cities or urban areas where light pollution has eaten away at the night sky, leaving only a handful of places where jaw-dropping night skies can be found. With expansive areas relatively untouched by population growth and light pollution, Idaho is ready to show you the night skies you've been dreaming of.

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The 5 Flies You Need for Spring Fishing in Idaho

Here in Idaho, the calendar might say it’s spring, but Mother Nature usually has other ideas—for a lot of anglers, the wait for trout fishing is still weeks, even months, away. But spring fishing for Idaho’s trout can often be really good, particularly if you can time your outing with some warming weather before runoff gets going in earnest.

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9 Strange And Tasty Idaho Craft Beers

Strange times call for strange beers. Idaho’s craft brewers are pumping out kegs of quirky ales — and other creative styles of cold, frothy brew — to keep you stocked up while you’re staying safe and healthy at home.

Overlooking downtown Boise from the Ridge to Rivers Trail System.

Outdoor Offerings Near Boise This Spring

Spring is quickly approaching and it's a lovely time of year to simply enjoy what Mother Nature is dishing up - fresh air, blue skies and sunshine. Military Reserve, Boise. Photo Credit: Idaho Tourism.