Desert Region

A desert trip that's anything but dry. Explore crags and caves. Fish for blue-ribbon browns and 'bows. Or try your hand at sand surfing. It's here in Southwest Idaho's desert region, a beautiful mix of stark beauty, tranquility, and adventure.

Motorcycle Guide

Just you and the wide-open roads. That’s just the dream, isn’t it? Here’s 5 motorcycle trips that’ll let you explore the desert region and beyond, all on your own two motorized wheels.

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Bruneau Sand Dunes

Explore the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America at Bruneau Dunes State Park. with a peak rising 470 feet above a refreshing (and fishable) pond, the scenery is great and the smiles come easy.

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Silver City

A visit to Silver City is like stepping back into the Old West. This once thriving mining town is now somewhere between a weekend getaway and ghost town.

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Owyhee Uplands Scenic Byway

Take a ride on the wild side through SW Idaho’s beautiful desert country. We’ve laid out all the good spots here — take a look.

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Small Town Travels

Like they always say, “never underestimate the fun you can have in a small southwest Idaho town”. Do they say that? Well, we’re saying it.

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  • 5 Reasons to Explore Idaho’s Owyhee Desert

    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

  • HWY 55 Guide

    HWY 55 Guide

    Hwy 55 — the essential Idaho road trip that takes you from sandy desert to green mountain views.

  • Bikepacking in Southwest Idaho

    Bikepacking in Southwest Idaho

    Craving to hit the trails but not sure where to start? We’ve put together a guide to help you get started.

  • A Five-Day Adventure in Hells Canyon

    A Five-Day Adventure in Hells Canyon

    We’ve put together an itinerary for a high-adrenaline adventure in Hells Canyon. We packed as much excitement as we could into five days of rafting, hiking, horseback riding and more.

  • 6 Wide-Open Spaces

    6 Wide-Open Spaces

    When the urge to shut off your phone, pack up the car, and search for big skies becomes unbearable, Southwest Idaho will be waiting. There’s a haunting beauty to be discovered here.

  • A Hike For All Seasons

    A Hike For All Seasons

    Southwest Idaho has some of the most varied terrain on the planet. You name it, we’ve got it.

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