Marissa Lovell worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Part of the Treefort experience is seeing music and performances in untraditional spaces throughout downtown Boise. You can catch a show in a coffee shop, a restaurant, a parking lot, a basement, and on the city bus.
Elisabeth Brentano worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I went on my first-ever overnight, multiday rafting trip on the Snake River last summer, and my only regret? I wish I had done it sooner.
The Spring Break Family worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. There’s a reason Idaho is called the Gem State and that’s because it is filled with vacation treasures. If you’ve ever wondered how to spend a week in Idaho with kids, we’ve got you covered!
Welcome to the 11th edition of Treefort Music Fest! Boise’s annual arts and culture festival is back March 20-24, 2024 — and this year, there’s much to discover. With the Main Stage returning to Julia Davis, the debut of the new Lookout Lounge, and 700+ events over five days, here’s everything you need to know to navigate Treefort Music Fest 2024.
Pack your clubs and take a swing at these fantastic courses across Idaho.
From alpine slopes to lava fields, Idaho’s landscapes are ideal for a range of wildflowers.
Love at First Flight worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. For many people, winter weather is never something easily embraced. But after visiting Idaho during the height of winter, we quickly learned that the best way to truly enjoy the snow is to be in it.
It’s the right time to enjoy the nighttime in Idaho! City of Rocks National Reserve is officially an International Dark Sky Park! By day, this national park service site is a quintessential playground for rock climbers and outdoor adventure seekers.
Tiffany Burghart worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. As someone who loves to visit national parks and monuments, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve has been on my radar for a while.
Christina McEvoy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Looking to get away for an unforgettable winter adventure trip that won’t break the bank and the whole family will enjoy?
Stephanie McNulty worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Tucked into the backcountry of the Boise National Forest just outside of Boise is an incredible winter family adventure.
Tiffany Burghart worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. As a family that loves outdoor adventure, we are always hunting for destinations and activities to experience together.
Idaho’s Electric Bike SceneAdd some power to your pedal adventureBy Sara SheehyIn the last five years, electric bikes, or “e-bikes,” have grown exponentially in popularity in Idaho and worldwide. Learn more about e-bike trails, tours, and why they are such a great way to explore the Gem State.
In the city of Mackay, it’s clear you’re in the ATV capital of Idaho. The small central Idaho town allows an uncommon convenience: all-terrain vehicles (ATV), side-by-side vehicles (SSV), utility task vehicles (UTV) and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV) are welcome on any city street.
Archaeologically speaking, the Nez Perce tribe has been in modern-day Idaho for more than 16,000 years. But where did it all begin? Listen as tribe member Mary Jane Oatman shares the creation story of the Nez Perce, the Heart of the Monster.
Take a tour of the Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome, Idaho. Follow along as Director of Interpretation and Education Kurt Ikeda talks about the importance of this historic site and shares just some of the stories from the 13,000 Japanese Americans held at this World War II relocation center.
Take a break with this visual and auditory tour of the Gem State. Explore the sounds of Idaho’s wild and scenic places and many of the sights that make Idaho special.
Exploring Idaho’s 31 scenic byways from the seat of a motorcycle allows you to become a part of these roads that weave through mountains, plains, rivers and valleys. Answer the call of adventure and experience these four scenic Idaho motorcycle rides of discovery.Motorcycle Adventures in Northern IdahoSouth Fork of the Clearwater Corridor, near Elk City.
It’s the middle of winter and the kids are driving you nuts, being stuck inside all the time. You’re ready to get out of dodge and think a fun winter trip is in order, but where to go? Surely there’s a budget-friendly, less touristy destination suited for families with older kids or teens.
Tiffany Burghart worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. When we travel, we love to find the balance between adventure and relaxation. Our goal is to come back from a trip fulfilled, but not so exhausted that we need a vacation from our vacation.
Try Your Own Idaho Native Trout Road TripBy Daniel RitzThankfully, many of Idaho’s more than 100,000 miles of rivers—891 miles of which are designated as wild and scenic—are flanked by major travel corridors, enabling an unparalleled travel experience for curious anglers. In addition to the abundant, well-known and world-class fisheries like Henry’s Fork of the Snake River and Silver Creek, the lesser-discussed fact is that many of these easily accessible aquatic corridors are home to one or more of the five native species of trout found in Idaho, second only in native trout species diversity to Alaska and California.
Annika Mang worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. There are 19 ski destinations in Idaho to explore. With the number of places to discover, why snowboard just one when you can visit four (or more)!
Martin Kuprianowicz worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. With 19 ski areas, quality snow, a lifetime of hot springs to visit, delicious Pacific Northwest–style food and friendly inhabitants, I’m curious as to why Idaho tends to fly under the radar when it comes to ski destinations.
This Travel Tip is written in partnership with Ski Idaho.Winter in Idaho presents a whole new world of accessible and adaptive ski adventures. With 19 ski areas and more than 28,000 vertical feet of skiable terrain, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and play in the powder for a day or a weekend.
Kristen Pope worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Lace up your hiking boots, ready your bear spray, and get ready for a fall hiking adventure in eastern Idaho. Hike through peaceful forests of quaking aspen, admire golden reflections in still lakes, and listen to the roar of rushing waterfalls—all while keeping an eye out for wildlife since you’re in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.