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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are nine waterfalls you’ll want to have on your adventure list.