Six stunning park units make up southern Idaho's sprawling Thousand Springs State Park. With abundant waterfalls and wildlife, and just a dash of history, this park is sure to delight. Here's what you need to know about visiting this park from Park Ranger Brett Copperi.
Learners and Makers worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. Minnetonka Cave had us at bacon. Idaho’s largest cave is one of America’s most magnificent show caves for a reason.
Irene Ogeto worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. One of the best ways to explore a new state is on foot and I got to do just that. I spent a week hiking in one of the most beautiful places in North America - Idaho.
Join the great-great-great niece of Sacajawea as she and her daughters take you on a journey through the ancestral homelands of the Agai’dika tribe.
Part Time Tourists worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The spring and summer months are the perfect times to explore the great outdoors in eastern Idaho. With so many trails, lakes and rivers, it can be difficult to decide where to go first.
Idaho may be known for its spectacular spuds, but the Gem State is also home to many other delightful delicacies, such as morel mushrooms and huckleberries. Due to their rich, earthy, nutty flavor, morels are considered a gourmet ingredient.
Travis Amick worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. It is estimated that about 80 percent of North America has an obscured view of the stars and the Milky Way due to the artificial light pollution caused by cities.
Syren Nagakyrie worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. The Boise Foothills contain 190+ miles of trails, offering an escape into nature just a few minutes from downtown Boise.
Did you know the majority of Idaho’s land is public? With over 60 percent public land, Idaho is a respite for outdoor adventures and nature lovers. While southern Idaho has towering waterfalls and an entire City of Rocks, the Panhandle in Northern Idaho is famous for its bounty of crystalline lakes and lush evergreen forests.
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 Scene Add some power to your pedal adventure By Sara Sheehy In 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.