Plan Your Visit
The sheer variety of landscapes, activities, and attractions means Southwest Idaho gives you choices. We’ve assembled some of our most popular trip-planning content here to help you plan your visit.
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Scenic Road Trips
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Western Heritage Historic Byway
In under an hour, farmland gives way to a wild and beautiful desert landscape — and North America's nesting raptors' greatest concentration.
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Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway
The Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway (Idaho Highway 17) is a great way to take in views of Southwest Idaho’s rugged scenery and the wildlife that call it home.
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Main Oregon Trail Backcountry Byway
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.
Open Spaces
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5 Reasons to Explore Idaho’s Owyhee Desert
In this guide, we’ll take you on a journey from the Owyhee desert’s southernmost, wildest landscapes all the way to the northern edge of the region
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Wild Times in the Sawtooth Mountains
People all over the world visit the Sawtooth National Forest. As amazing as the Sawtooths are, it turns out that the journey to the Sawtooths is as much fun as the destination.
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The Foothills Up Close
Stretching from the city of Eagle to the north to Lucky Peak Reservoir in the south, the Boise front foothills — or simply “the Foothills” — serve as a backdrop for Boise and the surrounding areas.
Exotic Hangs
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Coffee in the Foothills
Richard the Mule serves up cold brew coffee and good memories on Boise’s famous foothills trails.
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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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Discover Southwest Idaho’s Dark Skies
Now showing: infinite stars, planets, and celestial events. We saved you a front-row seat to the cosmos. Planning a starlit getaway? Start here.
