Lara Dunning worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Boise’s vibrant restaurant scene with its innovative menus and fresh and locally-sourced ingredients is in itself a reason to visit Idaho’s State Capital.
Lindy Callahan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Riverside Hot Springs Inn in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho has been a top destination in the state for over one hundred years.
Scott Kranz worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Sawtooth Mountain Range is known as the crown jewel of Idaho. While this wilderness offers world-class experiences for all types and levels of adventurers, from hiking and backpacking to biking, climbing and much more, there are countless opportunities for easy, accessible hikes for any Sawtooth first-timers.
Idaho is home to nearly 20,000 miles of trails! And while it would likely take a lifetime to explore them all, the surest way to reach the finish line is to start. Make it your goal to explore the many miles of trails within your Idaho State Parks.
Rolling Van Creative worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. You’ve seen photographs of captivating hot springs, mountain ranges, and sand dunes across various platforms. An educated guess would have you assume these destinations are in Oregon..or maybe even Colorado.
Steve Graepel worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The desert is easily misunderstood. Hot, arid, and desolate … for some, the alpine prairie plays second fiddle to Idaho’s frothy rivers and spectacular mountain views.
Lara Dunning worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. With a perfect terroir for growing grapes, like hot days, cool nights and volcanic soils, the Idaho wine industry is moving from the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept secret to a flourishing wine scene.
Silvia Lawrence worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. You'll find a huge range of sights and activities in Idaho, and if you want to cover a lot of ground in a short time there's no better way to explore Idaho than with a road trip! While you could easily spend weeks discovering the wonders of the state, here is a four-day road trip itinerary that will show you a great deal in a short amount of time - with plenty of opportunities to relax thrown in.
Have you ever sat in your living room with the fan blasting at full speed but still had no luck cooling down? With temperatures only rising as the dog days of summer approach, many northwest natives are looking for ways to cool off.
Kristin Addis worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I recently had the pleasure of adventuring around Idaho for five beautiful days. I brought my best friend from home, which is the greater LA area, to enjoy some of the charm of Boise and the majesty of the Sawtooth Mountains.
The Fourth of July is a popular time for summer travel to Idaho; and when it comes to celebrating Independence Day, communities all over the Gem State put on fun-filled events with everything from barbecues and concerts to parades and, of course, thrilling firework shows. To make your summer vacation itinerary planning as easy as possible, we’ve gathered 10 great Fourth of July celebrations from around Idaho.
The X Games are back in Boise for the third year and there's no shortage of awesome ways to experience it for yourself. The X Games return to Boise. Photo Credit: City of Boise. What's Going On The world's top athletes in skateboard and BMX disciplines will takeover Rhodes Skate Park in downtown Boise on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29.
Katie Williams worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Whether you’re a history buff, or just want to learn a bit more about Idaho’s past, Boise is a great place to start your journey.
We receive a lot of questions about Idaho’s weather as well as the types of activities you can do depending on the season. With summer on the way and trip planning in full effect, here are answers (with travel tips and resources included) to some of the most frequently asked questions about planning a vacation in Idaho.
Kristin Luna worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. With the arrival of warmer temps comes a desire to be outdoors and the Boise area offers opportunities in spades. Not sure where to jumpstart your Capital City adventures?
Going on vacation doesn’t mean you have to leave your dog behind. With dog-friendly hotels, lodging and recreation options throughout the state, it’s easy to bring your four-legged best friend on an Idaho vacation.
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park has it all. Frontier mining history, ghost towns, an interactive interpretive center, and miles of OHV trails to explore. Abandoned by the rise and fall of the gold rush, Bonanza, Bayhorse, and Custer are now under the care of Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and the U.S.
Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Pocatello, known as the “Gate City” and “Gateway to the Northwest” has long been both a stopping point and a destination for people.
Katie Williams worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Since moving back to Boise, I've been on a mission to uncover the best day trips from the capitol city. When I realized Idaho City, a place I explored as a child, was only an hour away, I knew I had to return for another “ghost town” adventure. Idaho City is nestled in the Boise Basin and holds a special place in history as the largest city in the Northwest more than a century ago.
For outdoor enthusiasts seeking to discover the twin jewels of stunning beauty and extensive hiking options, there may be no better choice than the rugged mountains surrounding the small town of Stanley. Stanley is located in the Stanley Basin, surrounded by three diverse and spectacular mountains ranges that are still remarkably unspoiled—the jagged Sawtooth Mountains, the lofty White Cloud Mountains, and the wildlife-packed Salmon River Mountains.
Inspire adventure and outdoor play with a little help from Idaho's state parks. Load up the whole family for a day trip or a long weekend. From dense forests to sand dunes to sparkling lakes, you'll find a variety of ways to explore and play this summer with the added bonus of free programs to keep the kids entertained.
Come April, Idaho’s beer industry shakes off the chills of winter and gears up for another round of delicious brews by celebrating Idaho Craft Beer Month. Drink up at MickDuff's Brewing Company. Photo Credit: Idaho Tourism This annual celebration is a launchpad for Idaho brewery discovery and acknowledges all the partners — from growers and brewers to retailers — that contribute to Idaho’s thriving craft beer industry.
Vanessa Hunt worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Just two hours north of Idaho’s state capital and nestled in the mountains, lies a charming lake town called McCall. Home to the beautiful Ponderosa State Park, Payette Lake, mountains, hot springs and a wide variety of outdoor and family activities, McCall offers something for the whole family during the summer.
From the moment my toe hit the perfectly clear, gloriously hot water of the Lava Hot Springs hot pools I was hooked. The evening settled around me as children splashed, couples laughed and the stars winked to life in the darkening sky.
There is almost nothing in the world better than an Idaho road trip. You'll enjoy an ever-changing landscape that boasts rugged mountains, sweeping desert views, picturesque rivers and lakes, and dense forests. If you haven’t hit the Idaho roads yet this year, then it’s high time that you do.