We all know that Southwest Idaho is a daredevil’s dream. Hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling. But not all of us want to trek the Boise National Forest’s more than 1,300 miles of trail. Or maybe fall’s gone on too long and the whole place is already draped with snow. No worries!
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The mountains called. They said you’d better add this stunning four-season byway to your Idaho bucket list.
In under an hour, farmland gives way to a wild and beautiful desert landscape — and North America’s nesting raptors’ greatest concentration.
When in search of scenery and solitude, chart a course through this route’s striking landscape.
Three hours is all the time it takes to get from Idaho’s charming capital city to expansive national forest lands — and some of the most remote wilderness areas in the country.
Choose your own adventure as you meander along the Snake River Canyon and its many rolling vineyards. Get your binoculars, golf clubs, and taste buds ready.
This scenic route is rich in Idaho history and natural wonders, from museums and fruit farms to wildlife and hot springs.
Walk (and ride) in the footsteps of Oregon Trail pioneers along the Main Oregon Trail Backcountry Byway. For history buffs, this drive is hard to beat.
If wild and rugged is what you’re after, this remote scenic drive definitely delivers. There’s a reason Hells Canyon is such a popular bucket list destination.
