THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO IN SOUTHWEST IDAHO.
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Three Mountains in Three Days
With three ski mountains within two and a half hours of each other, Southwest Idaho gives you the freedom to explore and play to your heart’s content.
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Wild Times in the Sawtooth Mountains
Rising up more than 10,000 ft., the Sawtooth’s jagged peaks give this range both its name and its jaw-dropping views. People all over the world visit the Sawtooth National Forest for its iconic camping and hiking.
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Social Distancing in Southwest Idaho
Our guide will give you the details on our favorite Southwest Idaho lakes and reservoirs in the region, from safety tips to docking details and more.
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Get Away for a While
Where you stay during your travels should add to the adventure — not take you away from it.
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A 4-Day Winter Visit to McCall
Welcome to McCall, Southwest Idaho’s winter wonderland. Here, the adventures don’t stop when winter hits, so we’ve put together a 3-day weekend full of skiing, snowmobiling, hot springs and more.
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Things to Do at Tamarack
At Tamarack, every season brings new adventures to experience — and we’ve put together the ultimate guide to make the most of it.
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Snow Guide
SW Idaho is all about exploring. That doesn’t stop when the snow falls.
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5 Hidden Hikes in SW Idaho
We’re going to give you the rundown on five of our favorite hidden hikes in the region, from quick hikes with the kids to challenging day-long adventures.
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5 Reasons to Explore Idaho’s Owyhee Desert
Southwest Idaho is the ultimate destination for a bike packing adventure - crisscrossed with 2,000+ miles of trails with plenty of epic views and secluded campsites along the way.
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5 Places to Go Boating in SW Idaho
Our guide will give you the details on our favorite Southwest Idaho lakes and reservoirs in the region, from safety tips to docking details and more.
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Golf Guide
Whether it’s narrow mountain fairways or expansive desert greens, Southwest Idaho’s golf courses have a setting — and challenge — for anyone.
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
There’s no other way to say it: stand up paddle boarding, also known as SUP, is hot.
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Bikepacking in Southwest Idaho
Southwest Idaho is the ultimate destination for a bike packing adventure - crisscrossed with 2,000+ miles of trails with plenty of epic views and secluded campsites along the way.
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How to do Jaialdi
Jaialdi — a huge neighborhood block party where tens of thousands of people from around the world gather together for Basque food, sports, dancing and nonstop fun.
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Off-Roading Guide
From the Payette National Forest to the Owyhee wilderness, Southwest Idaho has one of the largest OHV (off-highway vehicle) trail networks in the Northwest.
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5 Things to Know about Southwest Idaho
Rugged mountains, untouched deserts, vibrant cities, wild rivers…It’s hard to know where to start when planning your next trip.
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The Oregon Trail Reserve
We sent an Idaho native to explore the Oregon Trail Reserve and give you a local’s guide to the iconic Boise hike.
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Idaho Motorcycle Roads Guide
From the remote Owyhees to Downtown Boise to the famous Hells Canyon, Southwest Idaho is the wide open country that motorcyclists dream of.
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The Best Bike Ride Ever
You’ve got your bike, you’re ready to hit the road and explore a new city. But with so many sights, breweries, galleries and parks to explore, where do you start?
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Idaho Wine Trail
The award-winning wine valley you’ve never heard of.” — Travel + Leisure Magazine
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Top 10 Boise Beer Spots
Within the last decade, microbreweries, pubs and alehouses have popped up all over Boise.
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Summer Weekend Guide to McCall
Here, you're never too old to experience the best summer ever.
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Fun In The Sun Guide
Whether you are hunting for an idyllic camping spot in the mountains or your next big adventure in the desert, Southwest Idaho delivers.
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Whitewater Guide
Famous whitewater for big time adventure, and big time fun! No experience needed to create a completely unforgettable experience.
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HWY 95 Guide
Ever wonder what it would be like to experience the Old West before it was discovered?
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Food & Wine Guide
Our food and wine scene is exploding with a vibrant farm to table dining scene, burgeoning craft breweries, and nationally-recognized wineries.
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Things to Do in Meridian
With theme parks, shopping plazas and a growing culinary scene, this town has grown to be a lot more than what it used to be.
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HWY 55 Guide
Embark on the quintessential Idaho adventure road trip along Hwy 55 — a fun drive you shouldn’t pass up!
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Things to Do in Caldwell
It’s known for world-class destination wineries and a world-class rodeo. But it’s also home to rural backroads, a revitalized downtown core, and so much more.
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Idaho Tourist Attractions
There are very few places where you can start your day cross-country skiing in the mountains and end it stargazing in the desert.
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11 Fishing Holes in Southwest Idaho
These are the fishing holes that bring fishermen from all over the US to Southwest Idaho.
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Boise Like a Local
We’re spilling a few secrets on things to do in Boise to act like (or at least look like) a native.
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Easy Access To Fun
Start your day at Push & Pour Coffee, and end it with a Shakespearean show, all without leaving the same trail — the Boise River Greenbelt.
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Harvest Season Guide
Between the sunny days of summer and the snowy days of winter, fall is arguably one of the best times of year to experience the region.
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Mountain Biking Guide
More than 2,000 miles of singletrack trails wind through Southwest Idaho. Here, you're free to forge your own path.
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Steamy Mountain Getaways
Soak in a warm pool of ancient mineral water, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the rugged wilderness.
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Where to Float in SW Idaho
Floating the lazy, (mostly) flat river stretches in Southwest Idaho offers a chill alternative to whitewater rafting. Spend half a day with friends or the family blissfully adrift without a care in the world.
Itineraries
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THE BEST BIKE RIDE EVER
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A FIVE-DAY ADVENTURE IN HELLS CANYON
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THE ULTIMATE SW IDAHO SUMMER ROAD TRIP
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A WEEKEND GUIDE TO BOISE RESTAURANTS
