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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Looking for ideas for your Southwest Idaho visit? We brought all our PDF content together in one place to make it easy to download and go.
Quick Trips
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Small Town Travels
Southwest Idaho’s full of hidden gems. Don’t miss out on these small towns. They’ve got big celebrations — and big fun.
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Day Trip Food Spots
Some of the best eats in Idaho are tucked away off the beaten path. Time to make this day trip unforgettable.
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Traveling With Your Dog in Southwest Idaho
Find the best dog-friendly accommodations in Southwest Idaho. Woof!
Urban Adventures
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Boise’s Basque Block
Explore the hub of Basque food and culture outside of Europe.
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Things to Do in Caldwell
Caldwell is a town in transition, from a small frontier settlement to a burgeoning bedroom community that just so happens to produce some of Idaho’s best food and wine.
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Things to Do in Meridian
Meridian is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. 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.
Fishing Holes
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11 Fishing Holes in Southwest Idaho
All you can hear is the sound of the river, the wind and the birds as you cast a line into the clear water.
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Fishing Southwest Idaho
Pristine waters. Casting into a cool mountain creek. Angling is the perfect way to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with the great outdoors.
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Unforgettable Fishing Float Trips
If you’re hooked on finding that next great drift boat or raft fishing experience, look no further than these adventures.
Road Trips
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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 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.
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HWY 55 Guide
Hwy 55 — the essential Idaho road trip that takes you from sandy desert to green mountain views.
Great Outdoors
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5 Hidden Hikes in SW Idaho
Get 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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Off-Roading Guide
Ride through 500+ miles of deserts, forests, and total wilderness. 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 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
Splash Around
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River Surfing: Idaho’s New Favorite Sport
River surfing is surging in popularity throughout the U.S., and Southwest Idaho is at its epicenter with two remarkable locations: Kelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade and Boise Whitewater Park near downtown Boise.
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Stand Up Paddleboarding
There’s no other way to say it: stand up paddle boarding, also known as SUP, is hot.
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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.