Tap Into the Magic of Trail Creek Lakes
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.
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Experience Idaho’s Wild & Scenic Rivers
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.
Let the Kids Explore: History and Adventure Around Boise
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.
5 Romantic Reasons to Visit Sun Valley, Idaho
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.
36 Hours in Twin Falls
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. While Twin Falls can certainly satisfy your hunger and give you a spot to supercharge your Tesla, it is so much more.
Explore Korean Cuisine in Boise
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.
Add These Stops to Your Eastern Idaho Road Trip
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.
Explore Idaho’s National Historic Trails
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.
10 Summer Outdoor Adventures for your Boise and McCall Vacation
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.
10 Things To Do During a Weekend in Lava Hot Springs
Lindy Callahan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Located in Southeastern Idaho, Lava Hot Springs has maintained the charming small town vibe that most towns lose as time goes by.
Sip Spring Cocktails in Downtown Boise
Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. It’s officially patio season. And downtown Boise bars are celebrating by shaking up fresh, spring-y cocktails. From spritzy, low-octane sippers to herbaceous libations that pack a punch, these warm-weather whistle-wetters provide the perfect excuse to kick up your feet and soak up the spring sunshine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#18Summers: Your Guide to Finding Epic Family Adventure in Idaho
If you've seen the #18Summers Documemory and you're wondering where all of those amazing adventures are in Idaho, look no further! We've outlined every location from the short film to make your summer vacation planning a breeze.
5 Things to Do at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Miles before arriving at the visitor center at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, a field of hardened lava appeared south of the highway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.