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.
Katie Cooney worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Leaving the dogs behind isn’t always an option – but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the fun! When you visit northern Idaho, you’ll find no shortage of dog-friendly places to stay, restaurants, and recreation options so it’s easy to bring your four-legged friends along for the ride.
Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. While there are far fewer sheep ranchers in Idaho now than there were in the early 1900s, the culture of sheepherding is still very much alive.
Scott Kranz worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I spotted the smiling faces of my friends at the restaurant patio in downtown Boise, the starting point for our journey through southern Idaho.
The City of Trees is an outdoor recreation hot spot with more than 90 parks.
Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. I find few things in life as perfect as Idaho’s summers. I love these long, perfectly warm days that meld into clear, star-filled nights.
Jasper Gibson worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Tucked away in northern Idaho lies Sandpoint; home to mountain biking trails winding through evergreen forests, hiking trails with breathtaking vista views and water activities sure to refresh you on the hottest of summer days.
This page has been translated into Spanish. Find the English version here. Craig Goodwin ha trabajado en colaboración con Visit Idaho para crear este Consejo de Viaje.
This page has been translated into Spanish. Find the English version here. Tara Morgan trabajó en una corporación con Visit Idaho para proveerte puntos para viajar. Con las granjas de papas y los ranchos de ganado esparcidos por gran parte del estado, no es de extrañar que los habitantes de Idaho tengan predilección por la carne y las papas.
This page has been translated into Spanish. Find the English version here. Cuando busca nuevos restaurantes para probar, ¿qué factores guían su investigación? ¿Son los testimonios de amigos y familiares de primera mano?
This page has been translated into Spanish. Find the English version here. Christina McEvoy ha trabajado en colaboración con Visit Idaho para crear este Consejo de Viaje. Si vive en Idaho o ha visitado el gran Estado Gema en otoño, es probable que sepa lo espectacular que es esta temporada aquí.
Part Time Tourists worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Route of the Hiawatha trail is considered one of the best rail-to-trail rides in the U.S.—and in Idaho—so it’s no surprise it’s being added to many bucket lists.
Elisabeth Brentano worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Hells Canyon Wilderness spans 218,000 acres of stunning, rugged terrain on both sides of the Snake River, which divides Idaho and Oregon.
The Spring Break Family worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. This summer, we had the wonderful opportunity to visit Idaho for the first time. Prior to our visit, all I’d heard was that they’re really good at growing potatoes. But I’ve never found a destination to be more of a pleasant surprise than Idaho. The breathtaking scenery, the hospitable people, and all the fun attractions were more than I expected. For other first time visitors to the Gem State, here are five things that may surprise you about this great state! Explore the Sawtooths by horseback with Redfish Corrals.
Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Travel through some of the most expansive views in Idaho with a trip along the Peaks to Craters Scenic Byway. This 140-mile route features a diverse landscape of towering mountains, sagebrush-filled high desert, winding streams and rivers, and a volcanic lava field that captures the imagination. Peaks to Craters can be enjoyed in a single day, but to savor the experience, plan for a long weekend.
Elisabeth Brentano worked in partnership to create this Travel Tip. After biting off more than I could chew on a backpacking trip in the Cecil D. Andrus-White Cloud Wilderness in 2019, I wanted a tamer adventure when I returned.
Live A Wilder Life worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Northern Idaho is bursting with lakes, rivers and creeks that beckon to the outdoor adventurer looking to spend time on or near the water.
Syren Nagakyrie worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. These three outings provide options for accessible wildlife viewing and birding opportunities within an hour of Boise.
Melynda Harrison worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Idaho side of the Grand Teton Range is spectacular and the Teton Scenic Byway may be one of the best ways to explore this part of the state.
Jasper Gibson worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. If you’re looking for a true northern Idaho backpacking adventure, set your sights on the Selkirk Mountains north of Sandpoint.
Learners and Makers worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Our family of four had been looking forward to Idaho summer travel adventures. Boise amazed us with how much we could do together, even in a couple of days.
Kristen Pope worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The water was gently lapping against the dock as we rolled our gear on a cart to the awaiting boat at Blue Diamond Marina on Priest Lake.
No matter the season, Idaho's night skies are among the best found anywhere in the world. We're talking about millions of twinkling stars, planets and other astronomical wonders viewable with the naked eye, bionuclars and telescopes.
The Traveling Newlyweds worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Boise is a vibe. It has everything one would want for rest, relaxation, and adventure. We have been to Boise countless times in the past few years, but always in the winter or just passing through.
Love at First Flight worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. It may not be the first spot you think of for a vacation, but a trip to southern Idaho should most definitely be on your list of places to visit in the U.S.