Road Trips
Get out and go. Southwest Idaho’s scenic byways (both official and unofficial) make for unforgettable road trips. Most Southwest Idaho road trips can be comfortably completed in a day or easily extended to a multi-day tour.
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Ultimate SW Idaho Summer Road Trip
We’ve put together the ultimate 10-day summer road trip through the most awe-inspiring and action-packed places in Southwest Idaho.
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HWY 55 Guide
Hwy 55 — the essential Idaho road trip that takes you from sandy desert to green mountain views.
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HWY 95 Guide
Stretching from the Owyhee mountains to the depths of Hells Canyon, Hwy 95 takes you through some of the most picturesque places in Southwest Idaho.
Where To Go
WHEN TO GO
Spring, summer, and fall are the classic road trip seasons, though sunny winter days — assuming road conditions are safe — can provide unparalleled snowy views.
Accommodations, Activities & More
Jug Mountain Ranch
Jug Mountain Ranch is a 1,410-acre private residential community set beneath Jughandle Mountain’s rugged 8,310-foot peak. Roughly 75% of the Ranch (1,000 acres) has been set aside for preserved open space and a championship golf course.
Gem County Chamber of Commerce
Just a short distance NW of Boise, full of adventure and history, Gem County welcomes you.
Sunnyslope Wine Trail
Wine lovers take note, the Sunnyslope Wine Trail in Caldwell, Idaho is the next must-sip wine destination you need to visit.
Creekside Campground & Event Center
This private campground is tucked away in the Boise National Forest along highway 21, just a 45 minute drive north of Boise.
Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce
Garden Valley is nestled along Idaho State Highway 17, which is a National Scenic Byway.
Desert Mountain Visitor Center
Peer into Mountain Home’s rugged history and rich heritage as a military base, farming community and import railway stop during the Wild West.
Horseshoe Bend Valley Chamber of Commerce
Facilitation and support of community fundraising & activities in the Horseshoe Bend Valley.
