Enjoy an Idaho Urban Wine Tour
Enjoy a day sipping and sampling the unique flavors of Idaho at these eight wineries and cideries you can drive, walk or bike to in Boise and Garden City. Cinder Wines Winemaker Melanie Krause of Cinder Wines.
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10 Idaho Family Adventures That Should Be on Your Bucket List
This is a sponsored post. When we moved to Idaho almost 10 years ago, we thought we would only be here for a few short years. After all, what did Idaho really have to offer? At the time, our only perception or view of Idaho was the long stretch of highway between southeastern and southwestern Idaho.
5 Idaho Destinations You’ll Crush On
Discover world-class angling, geological wonders, pedal-powered playtime and waterfalls in Southeast and Eastern Idaho. 1. Island Park Henry's Fork of the Snake River in Island Park. Photo Credit: Kirk Anderson The spirit of fly fishing lives in the Teton Valley.
Sink Your Teeth into the Sawtooth Mountains and Central Idaho
Dip your toes in glacier-carved lakes, experience a classic mountain town and explore a national monument in Central Idaho, Idaho’s most mountainous region in the state. 1. Redfish Lake Redfish Lake, Stanley.
Healing Waters, Shopping Therapy, Adrenaline Rushes and More Await in Southwestern Idaho
Make your mark on celestial history and then make memories in Southwest Idaho. You’ll find a range of urban adventures, adrenaline advenutres, calming outdoor retreats and plenty of water – summer’s bonding agent for vacation memories.
A 72-Hour Adventure in Stanley
This is a sponsored post. When you arrive at the entrance of Stanley for the first time, you shake your head at the sign that greets you. Stanley, Idaho - Population : 62. Your head turns westward and you see the jaw-dropping Sawtooth Mountains looking down on this tiny central Idaho town and wonder how only 62 people could be lucky enough to call this mountain paradise home.
7 Idaho Hikes For Every Adventurer
The Gem State is full of amazing trails and fabulous views. Anyone who’s trekked to the towering Sawtooths or explored the maze of boulders at the City of Rocks knows that Idaho offers explorers eye-popping scenic views around every turn.
Get Here Now: Mountain Biking in Sun Valley
A few short years ago Sun Valley was the hidden gem of the mountain biking world, with miles of empty singletrack just waiting to be ridden. Now, with a flurry of trail construction and the advent of the Ride Sun Valley bicycle festival, the area is taking its place on the podium next to Moab and Fruita as a top mountain bike destination.
Bikes, Hikes and Beyond: A Boise to McCall Itinerary
This is a sponsored post. I grew up in Boise, and every time I’ve gone home to visit over the last few years, I’ve been impressed with how Boise is blossoming as a city. Boise has become the kind of place where you can go mountain biking, fishing, or climbing within minutes of downtown and finish off your day with local craft beer, delicious food, and live music. Even better, Boise is only two hours from McCall, an unassuming mountain town on the shore of Payette Lake, with raging rivers, hot springs, and uncrowded trails.
Sip Cocktails by the Water in Idaho
This is a sponsored post. There’s something magically relaxing about nursing a cocktail next to the water. It’s the stuff Jimmy Buffett songs are made of: sunshine, icy cold drinks and the rhythmic lap of waves on the beach.
Explore Idaho by Rail to Trails
Idaho’s long history of railroads, many built to serve the mining industry, has an impressive legacy: a vast collection of rail to trails across the state. Rail to trails are retired railroad lines converted to multi-use trails.
Silver City and Other Owyhee Treasures
Steve Graepel worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Steaming across the desert pavement, I slowed the truck to read a long litany of warnings: “No gas, repair service, water, or medical...no large campers...dry camping only...recommended high clearance vehicles.” Idaho’s southwest is a desolate land.
Things to Do on 4th of July in Idaho
With less than a week left before July 4th, there's just enough time to put together a celebration plan. To help you figure out what to do, here are some of the activities happening in communities around the state.
10 #VisitIdaho Photos From June That Will Have You Dreaming of a Never-Ending Summer
Spring has sprung and now summer is in full swing. These snapshots of some of Idaho’s hidden gems will have you ready to pack up and explore every scenic nook and cranny in the state. And who knows?
Morel Madness: A Guide to Hunting for Morels near McCall
Morel mushrooms could be called the official food of McCall. These delicious finds are widespread, easy to identify, and give us all a reason to get out of the house come spring. Not to mention that morels are scrumptious!
A First Timer’s Guide to the North Fork Championship
Idaho's North Fork Championship needs to be on your event bucket list. This world-renowned whitewater kayaking event draws the best athletes from all over the globe to a mighty stretch of churning whitewater on the Payette River along Idaho's Highway 55.
Finding the Cadence of Life at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
This is a sponsored post. Every sunrise and sunset the horses run, untethered, across the dirt road and straight through the wide open field below our cabin. It surprises me at odd times – on our way to dinner or while eating breakfast, spoon halfway to my mouth, as the herd thunders past the huge picture windows.
Where to Brunch After Visiting a Boise Farmers Market
Tara Morgan worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. It’s a sunny Saturday morning in downtown Boise. You’ve just left a local farmers market, and you’re gripping a cashew milk cortado from Form & Function coffee in one hand and a tote bag sagging with fresh produce and free-range eggs in the other.
Experience the Thrill of the X Games in Boise
It's no secret the Road to the X Games is stopping in Boise. Come June 9th and 10th, Rhodes Skate Park in downtown Boise will transform into the ultimate battleground as world-class athletes fight it out for an invitation to X Games Minneapolis.
10 #VisitIdaho Photos From May That Will Leave You Speechless
Every month we post a recap of our favorite photos that have been shared using the hashtag #VisitIdaho on Instagram and Facebook. This month has been particularly outstanding as the snow is melting and adventurers are getting outside and snapping some incredible shots!
Exploring the St. Anthony Sand Dunes
This is a sponsored post. Looking for a fun place to watch the stars with your family, ride your recreational vehicles or try out sandboarding? St. Anthony Sand Dunes is the place to be. It's a 10,600-acre playground for you and your family to enjoy with sand dunes varying in size from five to 500 feet high. The dunes also offer a great view of Grand Teton, making sunrise or sunset extra special.
Avian Adventures: A Guide to Finding Life List Birds in Idaho
Idaho is a bird watcher’s wonderland. Our landscapes provide migration routes and year-round habitat for over 400 species of birds. Whether you’re a casual birder or a dedicated ornithologist adding to your life list, Idaho’s vast swaths of untouched wilderness are guaranteed to delight.
Experience Family Magic Rafting on the Salmon River
This is a sponsored post. Five days camping and rafting on Idaho's legendary Salmon River sounded like a perfect family vacation to me. But when I pitched the idea to my family of five (Kathleen my wife, Annika my oldest daughter and Olivia and Elsa my identical twin daughters) the approval rating was about 50/50.
Cheers to an Idaho Wine Weekend
Now is the perfect time to visit wineries in Idaho's three designated AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). Mix and match any of these 14 stops on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail in southwest Idaho to create the perfect wine weekend getaway.
Trip of a Lifetime: Rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River runs right up the gut of the Frank Church Wilderness, the largest roadless area in the lower 48 and home to 2.5 million acres of wild. For whitewater enthusiasts, a remote, week-long, nearly 100-mile whitewater adventure is one of the most sought-after river trips in the country.