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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Mike McKenna worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. If you love to fish, especially for trout, then Idaho is your kind of place. There’s enough fishing in the Gem State to last a lifetime.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.