Sun Valley’s iconic aspen trees are a canvas for the town’s seasons. In the winter months, they shiver in snowy embankments as skiers glide past them on groomed trails. In the summer they shimmer green, providing a leafy canopy for hikers and mountain bikers who need a shady repose.
[embed]https://player.vimeo.com/video/749332764[/embed] This year, when you sit down to plan your winter travels in Idaho, don’t stress if you’re not the slope-carving kind. Here are five non-skiing activities that are guaranteed to make your winter vacation one to remember.
Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Camas National Wildlife Refuge is one of those places you see signs for along I-15 in eastern Idaho and always wonder what it's about, at least I did.
Scott Marchant worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Impressive colors. No bugs. Mild temperatures. Falling leaves. Empty trails. What’s not to like about fall hiking? Many people associate Labor Day with the end of mountain play, but veteran hikers know this is the most spectacular time of the year to enjoy nature.
Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Soaring peaks, picturesque lakes, and hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding—does it get any better than the Sawtooth Valley?
Kristin Luna worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. There are few things in life more satisfying than exploring destinations with a mix of urban adventures and outdoor recreation during the balmy days of early fall.
Nick Lake worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Snake River has a special place in Western lore, running like a belt across Idaho’s southern half, its main course entering the state by Grand Teton National Park and departing only after carving North America’s deepest canyon along the borders with Oregon and Washington roughly 600 miles later.
Kita Roberts worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Part of any wild adventure is discovering amazing eats along the way. From local gems to over the top creative menus, exploring the vibrant food culture in any area is always a highlight of my trips and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has a lot of choices.
Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. A hush falls over the dense crowd lining the sidewalks as 1,500 sheep tentatively round the corner onto the straight drag of Main Street in Ketchum.
Steve Graepel worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Ready to get your dark on? Take a trip into Central Idaho’s recently designated Dark Sky Reserve. Google “light pollution” and you’ll pull up heaps of maps that wash just about everything east of the Mississippi in greens, reds (and sometimes white).
I visited Boise, Idaho for the first time this year and was truly blown away. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect of the “potato state” but I’m now recommending a Boise trip to everyone I know!
Scott Kranz worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The shuttle boat’s hull cuts through the glass-like water as we beeline across Redfish Lake to the inlet trailhead. It’s summertime in central Idaho, and the forecast calls for beautiful sunny weather and perfect conditions for an adventure into the Sawtooth wilderness!
HoneyTrek worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Make a stop at the Spud Drive-In. Photo Credit: HoneyTrek.com. During the first few months of our two-year road trip around North America, we sped through Idaho to get to an event in Montana and instantly knew we made a mistake.
Steven Andrews worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Idaho is nicknamed “The Gem State” for the abundance of rare minerals that have been found in all corners of the state.
Rebecca Cooper worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Recently as our family hiked to the Goldbug Hot Springs for our first time, my daughter tripped and scraped her knees within the first ten minutes of our hike.
With the sun in all its summertime glory, it's time to get outside and experience the best of the season! With vibrant cities and hundreds of miles of mountain trails spanning 10 counties, northern Idaho's Panhandle offers an abundance of activities to suit almost anybody.
Dusty Klein worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. After a late spring and a long thawing season in the mountains, backpacking season finally made its way onto the calendar.
Kristen Pope worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Less than one percent of Idaho’s river miles are classified as “Wild & Scenic Rivers,” a designation that helps protect these free-flowing waterways.
Vanessa Hunt worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. With glorious weather and summer break upon us, it’s time for long days, trips to the pool, water fights, and watermelon.
Roamaroo worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Certain destinations seem to effortlessly exude romance; perhaps it is a mountain sunset, a dreamy day spent soaking in hot springs, or a shared outdoor adventure.
Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Twin Falls, situated on the edge of the jaw-dropping Snake River Canyon, is a popular stopping point for travelers along Interstate 84 and Highway 93.
Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Do you know your bibimbap from your banchan? Are you obsessed with the sweet smoky magic of gochujang? Whether you’re a Seoul savvy world traveler or a Korean cuisine novice, Boise has a number of Korean restaurants where you can dive into a mound of spicy beef bulgogi, load up on extra funky kimchi and tap your toes to the saccharine sounds of K-pop.
Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. One of the best parts of a road trip is stopping at roadside attractions. Statues, museums, and interesting bits of memorabilia that grab your attention, even if just for a moment, make travel more enriching and a whole lot more fun.
Kristen Pope worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. See wagon ruts over a century old and learn about the history and heritage of Idaho by exploring the state’s National Historic Trails.
Kristen Bor worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Looking for an adventure-packed destination this summer? Just catch a flight from your home to the Boise Airport (BOI), play in town and then make the quick and beautiful drive up to McCall, and you’ll have a full bucket list of adventures you can check off.