The holiday season means kids are out of school, family and friends are stopping by for holiday visits, and in some cases, some out of town company is likely hanging out at your house. Give yourself a break from the holiday hustle and check out a few of these Idaho adventures to keep your time together merry and bright.
There seems to be a reason to celebrate every season in Idaho and winter is no exception. Bundle up and head out to explore the numerous events happening across the state in celebration of the snow. Whether you’re traveling as a family, with friends or out on a weekend adventure, mark your calendars for these fun and frosty festivals.
Every year when winter arrives, many people hole up indoors and cozy up by the fire until spring makes its grand appearance again. Well, we aren’t most people. Like every season, we appreciate getting outdoors and taking advantage of whatever Mother Nature gives us.
This winter, why not load your backpack, grab some friends and hit the trail for a sleepover in a backcountry yurt? Miles away from the hustle and bustle of a city, Idaho has dozens of cozy yurts to call home while exploring marvelous mountains.
This is a sponsored post. It’s officially sweater weather— fireplaces are crackling to life and everything’s dusted in pumpkin spice. As fall rapidly snowballs into winter, it signals the start of a delicious time of year: sugar season. If you’re looking to savor some unique treats this sweater season, head to these six Boise sugar shacks for a decadent dessert fix.
This holiday season, why not let Idaho inspire your gift giving? Share the holiday love with these 15 awesome gifts battle-tested in Idaho's diverse and rugged terrain. Who knows, you might want to gift yourself a little something, too.
A day spent exploring a museum is a day immersed in a new reality. Museums are, at heart, community centers, providing opportunities to connect to history, culture, and the people around you. Idaho has over 100 museums, each with its own story to share.
This is a sponsored post. Pairing wine with turkey is a breeze. But finding one that also works with the myriad side dishes that crowd a typical Thanksgiving table can be a head-scratcher. You need something that’ll compliment the herbed stuffing without clashing with the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes, something that’ll stand up to the tart cranberry sauce while cutting through the creamy green bean casserole.
Christina McEvoy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. If you live in Idaho or have visited the great Gem State in the fall, then chances are you know just how spectacular this season is here.
Nick Lake worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I’d been hiking on an old jeep road within the Pioneer Mountains near Hailey for over five miles when the route finally broke free from the spruce and fir into the broad, rolling meadows of Big Basin.
This is a sponsored post. From Native American legends to unsolved mysteries, within the Gem State live a variety of locations to awaken your inner ghost hunter, all in good fun, of course! Festivals and whimsically wonderful events also fill the October calendar; and what better way to get into the spirit of Halloween than visiting these delightfully frightful places?
Lunch dates, happy hour hangs, social snacks and romantic rendezvous – during Dine Out Downtown Boise Restaurant Week, there’s an edible opportunity fit for every occasion. Get ready for delicious desserts like this Flourless Chocolate Cake from Ruth's Chris Steak House.
This is a sponsored post. For years, my husband and I planned a summer road trip around the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho. From Redfish Lake to Sun Valley, we would spend our days rafting the rivers, mountain biking near ski trails and soaking in hot springs.
Just because snow is falling doesn’t mean you and the kids have to stay cooped up inside all season! Some of the best views in Idaho are found in the glow of a winter sunset. So lace up your boots, grab your snowshoes and check out these kid-friendly hikes perfect for small adventurers.
This is a sponsored post. In Idaho, sometimes it’s the destination and not the journey. The Trinities fall into this equation. On the map, the Trinity lakes splash across the page maybe 40 miles east of Boise.
This is a sponsored post. Put down that knife and fork. It’s time to get your fingers good and greasy with a mound of fried chicken. Whether you like it hot from the fryer with a side of pickles, sandwiched between two fluffy biscuits or perched on a buttery waffle and lacquered with maple syrup, Boise and the surrounding areas have a handful of spots that serve up an awesomely crispy deep-fried bird.
Between the active summer crowd and winter powderchasers, fall in Sun Valley is often overlooked. But with an unpretentious scene and welcoming attitude, Sun Valley makes the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable autumn weekend in the mountains.
If Idaho wasn’t the Gem State, it would surely be dubbed the Hot Springs State. With more than 300 natural hot springs dotting Idaho’s terrain, there are truly hundreds of opportunities to experience the geothermal wonders of Idaho.
This is a sponsored post. When I first set foot on the Little Boulder Trail, en route to what I was convinced would be an alpine paradise, I must admit I was somewhat skeptical. The long, narrow, winding road we’d taken from the highway near Stanley to the trailhead had wended its way through an arid, dusty valley dotted with artificially irrigated farms—islands of verdant green amid an otherwise tawny hillscape--with nary a sight of a snowcapped peak or alpine lake. But I had faith that, as usual, Idaho would deliver the goods and we began the steep ascent into the foothills, flanked by head-high sagebrush and the occasional ponderosa pine.
This is a sponsored post. After backpacking in the Sawtooths for several nights in early August, I fell madly in love with the scenery and the charming towns all over central Idaho. From picturesque hot springs to the best pastries on the planet, here are the highlights of my incredible two weeks in Idaho.
This is a sponsosred post. Dust off your dirndl and brush off your lederhosen, it’s officially Oktoberfest season and Boise can hoist a Hoffbrau with the best of them. Oktoberfest—a beer-soaked festival that started in 1810 to memorialize the marriage of Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen to Crown Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria—runs this year in Munich, Germany from September 16th through October 3rd.
This is a sponsored post. The South Fork of the Snake River serpentines from Wyoming to the Palisades Reservoir in Idaho, its tailwaters continuing 64 miles below the reservoir to the confluence with the Henry’s Fork.
This is a sponsored post. Those strolling through Boise’s verdant Capitol Park last Sunday were in for an unusual sight. Instead of the customary line of cars snaking down Capitol Boulevard, there was a long table blanketed in crisp white linens that wound down the street, hugging the arc of the bike lane.
This is a sponsored post. Whether you’re looking for an adventure in the backcountry or a place to relax for the day, Idaho is a hidden gem for outdoor recreation. Head out for the day, camp overnight, pack a picnic, and enjoy the plethora of hot springs Idaho has to offer.
This is a sponsored post. A food tour is undoubtedly the best way to get to know a new city. It’s a way to get a feel for the different neighborhoods, get your bearings and fill your belly. It’s also a way to learn about how the history of an area and experience how the anthropology shaped the local cuisine.