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Fishing Idaho’s Iconic Silver Creek

Mike McKenna worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. There are a lot of great places to fish in Idaho, but none of them are more famous amongst fly-fishing fans than Silver Creek in central Idaho.

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Your Guide to Boise’s X Games Invitational: Bigger and Better

The X Games Invitational returns to Boise and this year will be bigger and better than ever before. Photo Credit: City of Boise. Come June 15 and 16,  Rhodes Skate Park in downtown Boise will be center stage for world-class athletes looking to secure a spot in X Games Minneapolis.

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Taco Time in the Treasure Valley

Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Tacos have officially taken over Boise. With two high-profile restaurant openings in the last couple of months (Calle 75 and Funky Taco) and two more in the works (Madre Boutique Taqueria and Diablo & Sons) the town is in the midst of a taco renaissance.

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Backpacking the Crown Jewel of the Gem State

Scott Kranz worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. It was my first ever visit to Idaho’s Stanley area, and within only a few days we were diving headfirst into the area’s wealth of sights and attractions.

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Pucker Up for Sour Beer in Boise

Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Spring has arrived! For some, that means sprouting tulips and chirping birds. But for others, it signifies the start of patio drinking weather.

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6 Must See Places to View Idaho’s Spring Wildflowers

Michael Bonocore worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Spring wildflowers are both beautiful and challenging by nature. The beauty needs no explanation, but the challenge arises with varied bloom times that are short-lived and fluctuate at the whim of Mother Nature.

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Fishing Idaho’s High Desert Lakes

Mike McKenna worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Idaho may be best known for its rivers and mountains, but the high desert also carves its way across the southern part of the state, offering lots of solid fishing options along the way.

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5 Beautiful Waterfront Campgrounds in Idaho

You may know Idaho for its mountains, those dense ranges of rocky crags reaching for the sky. Perhaps you know Idaho for its enticing natural hot springs. Or maybe, you know Idaho for its famous potatoes.

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Plan The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend in Boise

Katie Williams worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. What makes a great girlfriend getaway weekend? For me, it all comes down to finding the best nightlife spots, the best hotels, figuring out where to go for some outdoor adventure, and of course, finding the best places to eat.

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North Idaho Craft Beer: A Self-Guided Itinerary

With the second highest concentration of breweries in the state, northern Idaho has a variety of options and flavor profiles to tap into while adventuring in the Idaho panhandle. Consider these stops on your craft beer quest.

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9 Unique Idaho Camping Experiences

Idaho's spring and summer seasons give the gift of blue skies, warm sunshine and a plenty of destinations to explore. This year, why not start planning your adventures before the season is in full swing?

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3 Easy Day Trip Adventures Near Boise

Sam Brockway worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Day trips into the outdoors are as integral to my relationship with a place as the food, architecture, or events. In my two years as a full-time Boise resident, I have honed in on my favorite day trips, featuring a staggering diversity in terrain, views, and activities.

City Park and Beach, Coeur d'Alene. Photo Credit: Idaho Tourism

Boardwalks and Beaches: R & R in North Idaho

Looking for a getaway that’s equal parts resort town entertainment and outdoor exploration? Northern Idaho’s crown jewel, Coeur d’Alene, is precisely what you're searching for. Enjoy the welcoming downtown community before heading out on daily adventures into the lush forest surroundings.

A closeup view of a glass of beer and basket of fries on a table at Salmon River Brewery.

A Weekend Tasting in McCall

A weekend jaunt to McCall makes for the perfect mini beercation. This small town, known for long weekend adventures no matter the season, is host to three quality Idaho craft breweries. Come spring or summer, pack your weekender bag, fill up the gas tank and get ready for a few days of flowing pints and mountain excursions.

Exploring 8th Street, Boise.

Sip, Snack, Repeat: Boise’s Urban Beer Tour

Some of the best Boise days are spent walking or pedaling in the sunshine, hopping from one beer destination to the next. Boise is packed with breweries, bars and restaurants that prioritize locally-sourced ingredients and are in close proximity to each other, making it easy to spend a day indulging in Boise’s best beers and bites.

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Talks & Tidbits for Your Tastebuds: Foodfort at Treefort Music Fest

Burgers, fries and cheesy late-night pies aren’t your only options at Treefort Music Fest. This year, make a plan to up your festival food game at the third annual Foodfort. From innovative small plates prepared by James Beard-nominated chefs to invigorating discussions with some of the food scene’s best and brightest, the food-fueled shenanigans are coming in hot.

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Tech Travel: Exploring Hackfort, A Digital Humanities Conference

You don’t have to visit another planet to experience out of this world technologies and topics! Hackfort, the tech-focused fort of Treefort Music Fest (March 21-25, 2018) brings people together who are passionate about all forms of technology at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) in downtown Boise.

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8 Wacky and Weird Idaho Craft Beers

The craft beer boom has opened up the gates for a creative mix of beers on the market. Surrounded by mountain berries and piney conifers, Idaho brewers have taken the opportunity to get a little funky with fermentation.

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Eat, Drink & Enjoy Boise During March Madness

Let the madness begin! March Madness that is, gets underway at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, March 15-17. Whether you’re a local catching a couple basketball games or a fan traveling to cheer on your team – there is plenty of ways to enjoy your time in Boise.

Sun Valley Brewing Company, Hailey. Photo Credit: Idaho Tourism

A Central Idaho Craft Beer Excursion

Idaho is full of pockets of lush nature to play in. The Sun Valley area is possibly the most infamous spot for Idaho adventure. While the area may be best known for skiing, it’s also a picturesque destination for a quick craft beer getaway when the snow melts and the temperatures start to rise.

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A Winter Weekend Yurt Adventure at Galena Lodge

This is a sponsored post. Want to do something adventurous in the winter that the whole family will enjoy? Go yurt camping! With the growing popularity of camping in yurts across Idaho, we had been wanting to do this for years, but never scheduled it far enough in advance (the yurts fill up fast in the winter!) We finally got our act together and booked one for a weekend in mid-February, thinking there would be plenty of snow by then and it would be a perfect mid-winter getaway.

Make Your Winter Basecamp at Harriman State Park

This is a sponsored post. As we sipped tea and ate oatmeal, my friend Heather and I looked through the round skylight in the yurt we rented for three nights in Harriman State Park. Snow fell lightly through the trees and onto the Plexiglas before sliding down the sides and onto the ground.