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Wine Tasting, Whitewater Rafting & Wandering Among Giants

Sample an array of Idaho adventures with wine tasting, a historical trek among giants and a whitewater ride you’ll never forget. These epic adventures skirt some of Idaho’s roadless wilderness area so your trip will be a bit longer, but remarkably scenic, and well worth the extra time.

36 Hours at Craters of the Moon

On August 22, 1969, four astronauts walked the lava-covered landscape of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho. Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Joe Engle and Eugene Cernan were skilled at space flight but didn’t know which lunar rocks would be most valuable to collect on their planned journeys to the moon.

Parenting Win: A Toddler’s First Winter Vacation in Idaho

Jade Broadus worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Snow is magical. Think about the first time you went on a snow adventure. When you looked out and saw a white blanket covering the world in possibilities you’d only ever heard about and read in books - snowballs, snow angels, skiing, spinning down the hill in an inner tube, and sinking up to your chest in powder.

What’s New at Treefort Music Fest 2019

Every March when spring first hints of its return, Treefort Music Fest makes its annual appearance in downtown Boise. Suddenly, the city streets and buildings are filled with lively art, vibrant cuisine, invigorating storytelling, spirited movement, and of course, the merry sounds of music.

Thrills, Hills & All The Feels

For families that feel the need for speed when it comes to outdoor adventure, Idaho is jam-packed with summer activities in stunning settings that will set your pulses racing. Here are five destinations sure to bring joy and excitement to thrill-seekers of all ages and abilities.

Soak-Splash-Swim, Rinse & Repeat

From bubbling hot springs, tranquil lakes and rushing rivers to awe-inducing waterfalls, Idaho is big on water. Whether you just dip a toe or dive in headfirst, here are five great places for families to cool off this summer.

Uncover the Unique & Unexpected

Idaho is one of a kind when it comes to adventure, so it should be no surprise that visitors can discover unique activities the whole family will enjoy. Escape the ordinary and experience Idaho’s distinctive splendor with these four, family-friendly activities.

The Perfect Three Day Winter Weekend Trip In Idaho

Emily and Berty Mandagie worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Trip. Winter in Idaho. Have you joined in on the fun yet? Scenic byways, Nordic skiing, breweries, and hot springs are just waiting to be experienced!

Winter Bliss in Idaho’s Sun Valley Area

Scott Kranz worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. This was the year. Once and for all, I'd visit the Gem State in winter for some snow-filled adventures. I’m lucky to have visited Idaho for many years in a row.

Skiing, Tubing and a Mountain Roller Coaster, Oh My!

Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. We’re driving up the steep, winding road between Boise and Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area. The hillside drops away on both sides of the road at one point, and before we know it, we are above the clouds.

Iconic Idaho: 15 Instagram-Adored Spots You Have To Visit

The time has finally come to dust off the calendar that's been hanging on your fridge and start planning your iconic summer vacation. But where do you begin? With over 2,000 lakes throughout the state, more than 3,100 navigable miles of whitewater (the most in the lower 48 states), and two of the deepest canyons in the United States, Idaho makes it nearly impossible to nail down exactly where you want to go.

Fill Your Belly And Your Cup During The McCall Winter Carnival

Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. In late January, after the holiday crowds have long departed, McCall embraces its chilly temps with a giant frosty party. Beginning the last weekend in January through the first weekend in February (January 25 - February  3, 2019), the mountain resort town fills with thousands of visitors looking to check out elaborate ice sculptures, snowy sporting events, art shows, live music, and colorful parades.

Trace Hemingway’s Footsteps through Sun Valley

Ernest Hemingway looms large in the small mountain town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Hemingway was lured to Sun Valley for the first time in 1939 by the publicists of the Union Pacific Railroad, who hoped to use his likeness to promote their newly opened ski resort.

12 Photos To Inspire Your Travel Wish List

From hiking to waterfalls, swinging in a hammock under snow-laden trees, and trekking to hidden hot springs - these Idaho adventures are the memories that will last a lifetime. Here are twelve epic Idaho photos that will redefine how you vacation.

Ring in the New Year with Unique Champagne Cocktails

Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Pop. Fizz. Clink. It’s bubble season. Whether you prefer to sip a crisp Italian prosecco, savor a bright Spanish cava or keep it classy with a vintage French champagne, it’s the time of year to fill your flute with sparkling wine.

Snowshoe the Winter Blues Away

Scott Marchant worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Sometimes the difference between embracing and loathing the cold temperatures of winter is nothing more than learning how to play in winter’s snow.

Instagram Worthy: Eagle Watching in Northern Idaho

Each year hundreds of stunning bald eagles soar above and dip into the waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho in search of winter sustenance. On any given day, from November to February, visitors to Wolf Lodge Bay may spot 20, 30 or even 300 of the magnificent birds.

Rev it up! Snowmobile Idaho

Kristen Pope worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Go on a hard-charging adventure and see the beauty of Idaho from a snowmobile. While some people prefer to rent snowmobiles and embark on a DIY adventure, many would rather go along with a knowledgeable guide to get the inside scoop on some of the best snowmobiling in the world.

5 Wintry Places to Visit  in Idaho: A Land of Hidden Treasures

For those with a sense of adventure, a winter road trip to Idaho is a great option. It’s a chance to bring out your pioneer spirit and satisfy your wanderlust. From haunted mansions to top-notch hot springs and a waterfall taller than Niagara, Idaho truly is a land of hidden treasures.

How to Harvest Your Very Own Idaho Holiday Tree

Steve Graepel worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I’m an outdoorsy, woodsy kinda guy. I like my flannel plaid, my coffee black and my mornings crisp. But I gotta share a little secret: I haven’t had a real Christmas tree in my house for over a decade.

Your Guide to an Idaho Hot Springs Road Trip

A drive through Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains is always stunning—craggy peaks heaped in stacks above emerald rivers that parallel the highway. Aromatic Ponderosa pines speckled across tawny hillsides.