The last State to be explored by EuroAmericans is renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation in natural settings of incredible contrast. History is all around; this is Lewis and Clark country, the route of the regon Trail, the home of the Nez Perce Indians.
With snowcapped mountains, dense forests, many lakes and miles of hiking trails, outdoor activities are the big draw here. Resorts offer golf, tennis, fishing, boating, horse riding, skiing and snowmobiling. Idaho has more than 3,000 miles of whitewater rivers, and guided float trips tailored to all ages. Near Ketchum is the famous resort of Sun Valley, conceived as America’s first destination ski area.
The desolate, yet starkly beautiful Craters of the Moon National Monument are fascinating neighbours to the stunning mountains of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Other natural wonders include Shoshone Falls, higher than Niagara, Hell’s Canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon, Shoshone Ice caves, and huge granite columns at City of the Rocks Natural Reserve.
In the midst of all this natural beauty, resort towns such as Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint offer excellent shopping, dining and a variety of cultural activities.
In Idaho’s historic Silver Valley, colourful towns like Wallace and Kellogg offer tours of gold and silver mines.
You’ll find a visit to Idaho an unforgettable experience.