Once the mashed potatoes, tasty turkey, and downright delicious pumpkin pie has been devoured, many of us look for our next holiday season shenanigans. For some, it's grabbing friends and family and creating a strategy for nabbing super holiday deals.
Twinkling lights, thousands of them, in every color of the rainbow bring Idaho to life in a new light during the holiday season. The white, red, green, and blue glow reflecting off snow-covered spaces is a feeling that can warm you right up, even on the coldest nights.
Idaho is known for its gorgeous scenery, rugged mountains and crystal lakes and rivers, making it a popular destination for camping and outdoor recreation. There are plenty of traditional tent and RV sites, but campers will also find some more interesting options, including yurts, teepees, fire tower lookouts, and more.
For many of us, the days of atlases, paper maps and word of mouth recommendations are a thing of the past. When planning a trip or just a night on the town, we now peruse the app store on our smartphones and tablets in search of the best app option to help us with our hunt.
Every November 11th, we honor the men and women who have served our country. This Veterans Day take a moment to uncover Idaho’s rich military history. The Gem State is home to numerous war memorials, historic military sites, and current military operations.
Stanley is a traveler’s paradise that rests peacefully between the Sawtooth Mountains and the banks of the Salmon River. You’ll know from the moment you arrive that this off the beaten path community has a culture all its own.
You could scour every crevice, canyon, and mountainside in Idaho and you may never find a better rock to climb than Elephant’s Perch. Here, solid slabs of granite and sublime lines combine to make a climber’s utopia.
There is a lot of buzz surrounding Idaho’s waterfalls, whose roaring raw power and towering walls have drawn tourists for decades. Whether you are venturing out for a short day trip or planning a long road trip, make sure you stop to see one of Idaho’s most powerful natural wonders.
I discovered at a very young age that the hardest part about learning to ride a bike was the pavement. As kids, my brothers and I built makeshift dirt jumps in abandoned construction lots and we encouraged each other to do crazy stunts.
It’s time to unplug your phone, head up north, and experience first-rate western hospitality on 300,000 acres of untamed Idaho wilderness. We’ve all wanted to play cowboy at some point in our lives, and I’m here to tell you that it’s not too late.
Go west my friends, go WEST! Because if you don’t, you will be missing out on some of the best SXS and ATV riding in the world. Hundred of miles of mountain trails await you in the beautiful State of Idaho.
If you’re like me, you enjoy the outdoors and the adrenaline rush that comes with trying new things. Yet, base jumping off the Perrine Bridge or skydiving without a parachute remain firmly on your list of, “Yeah… that’s not happening.” I’ll admit that for quite some time, I struggled to find a middle ground.
Reach for new heights – literally – with a trek up Idaho’s tallest mountain. Jutting forth from the sagebrush in the central part of the state rests Borah Peak, or as us Idahoans call it, Mt. Borah.
What is it that creates an amazing family photo? Setting? Creativity? Attire? Lighting? All of these aspects play a part, but the most important is family! Getting out and exploring new places and unfamiliar terrain with your loved ones is what creates cherished memories.
Are you feeling envious of all the amazing road trips your friends seem to be posting about online lately? These days, you can’t go online without being bombarded by pictures of everyone else’s latest escapades to jaw-dropping destinations. Soaking in the views along Fishhook Creek Trail near Redfish Lake.
Even though Hollywood films often glamorize it, the real Wild West remains one of the most engaging historical periods in American history. This outlaw era featured fortuitous prospectors, hard-nosed lawmen, slick card sharks, and the “ladies of the line,” as dubbed by those in the California Gold Rush.
I can’t imagine going a whole day without using my phone, let alone a week, and the idea of going months on end with no communication with the outside world sounds absolutely terrifying. Given my preference for being one phone call away, imagine my surprise when I heard about the Basque sheepherders who lived solitary lives in the Idaho wilderness.
Are you looking for a new form of exploration? Something unique and different from the everyday hike or rafting trip? Then stand up paddle boarding may be just what you’re looking for. Similar to surfing, stand up paddle boarding combines the appeal of riding waves with the idea of being one with nature.
Maybe it’s the ideal climate conditions, or perhaps it’s the soil comprised of mostly volcanic ash. Whatever it is, Idaho has the “x-factor” that wine connoisseurs dream of. Don’t believe me?
Idaho is loaded with enough thrilling outdoor adventures and beautiful scenery to keep you busy year round. Active people are always on the move no matter what season it is, and sometimes it feels like there just isn’t enough time in the day to check everything off of the list.
Some of my best memories as a child were made combing through Idaho mountains for hidden treasure. When I was younger, my grandfather would take me through old historic western towns. We would drive for hours up winding dirt roads in search of old mining cities, ghost towns, cabins, and factories.
It’s one of the best sounds in the world. The “clink” as your club connects with your golf ball and sends it sailing accurately toward its final destination. Good company is a major part of this stellar and relaxing equation.
You take family vacations to have fun, see the sights, and enjoy quality time together, but it never hurts to learn a few things along the way. For instance, did you know that Idaho has a waterfall higher than Niagara Falls, river canyons deeper than the Grand Canyon, and an entire town on the National Register of Historic Places that also holds claim as the Center of the Universe?
Idaho is overflowing with weird museums to satisfy the curious and ignite the imagination. There are historical museums, flood museums, bird museums, Native American museums, arts and science museums and everything in between.
Welcome to Idaho’s Highway 12, better known as The Northwest Scenic Passage, where road trip dreams come true. Around every bend, you will find a plethora of outdoor adventures waiting for you. From fly fishing, hiking, river rafting, secluded hot springs, breathtaking views and wildlife viewing, a trip down Hwy 12 will leave you in awe of Mother Nature’s glorious work.