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.
Best Biking Trails: Galena Lodge | Ketchum By: Sara Sheehy Mountain 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.
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.
Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Photo Credit: Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Photo Credit: Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast. Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast Location: Clark Fork This wilderness experience just 30 miles from Sandpoint is a play on a bed and breakfast.
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.
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. Set on the beautiful 26-mile-long Lake Coeur d’Alene in the mountains of northern Idaho, this picturesque lake community offers the ultimate summer getaway for couples seeking a mixture of adventure, romance and relaxation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discovering new places that are off the beaten path is our jam. It’s 90% of the reason why we do what we do! (10% is for the food, obvi!) As we road-tripped around Northern Idaho, we found some real hidden gems - many of which are in and around the small mining town of Wallace!
COVID-19 has stolen many moments from travel lovers this year. But for Basque-Americans and their relatives on the other side of the Atlantic, the postponement of Jaialdi 2020 really stung. The massive cultural festival, which attracts about 30,000 revelers to Boise once every five years, is a major touchstone for people from the Basque diaspora.
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.
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.
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?
Sofia Jaramillo worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. My friend, Becca Bredehoft and I are sitting at the top of Dollarhide Pass in the Smoky Mountains, eating lunch after our first steep climb of the trip.
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.
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.
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.
Alexandra Baackes worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Like many around the world, I’ve found myself staring forlornly at my calendar lately. Lovingly planned events and trips pass by, unrealized due to the global pandemic that has forced many of us to slow down and reflect for a bit.
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.
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.
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.
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.