Top Things to do in Idaho
Top Hotels in Idaho
- 1. The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Towne Square
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d Alene
- 4. Modern Hotel
- 5. My Place Hotel-Twin Falls, ID
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown
- 7. Best Western Plus Coeur D'Alene Inn
- 8. The Grove Hotel
- 9. La Quinta by Wyndham Pocatello
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Twin Falls
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Things to do in Idaho, United States: The Best Hiking & Camping Tours
A mixture of forested mountains, alpine peaks, wildflower meadows, deep river canyons, and high plains deserts, Idaho is a paradise for golf, skiing, fly fishing, and river rafting. Boise, the capital, is the state's largest city and airline hub. North of Boise are golf, lake, and ski resorts from McCall in the south to Sandpoint and Coeur D'Alene in the north. East of Boise are the ski slopes of Ketchum and Sun Valley. East of Sun Valley are Craters of the Moon National Monument, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and the small town of Island Park just across the border from Yellowstone National Park. Boise's Basque Museum and Cultural Center reflects having the largest Basque population in the U.S. Reflecting Idaho's diverse heritage, near the Idaho Historical Museum in Boise's Julia Davis Park is the Idaho Black History Museum's chronicle of the slave York who served the Lewis & Clark Expedition. After a family visit to the Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey and an outdoor performance at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the next stop after Boise is likely to be Payette Lake in McCall or Sun Valley and Ketchum. About 100 miles north of Boise, past Cascade Lake, McCall takes you to the shores of Payette Lake. Go golfing, fishing, hiking, biking, waterskiing, sailing, boating, or whitewater river rafting. Ski or snowshoe Brundage Mountain or Tamarack Resorts, as well as Ponderosa State Park in winter. Ice skate year-round at Manchester Ice & Event Centre. About 450 miles north of Boise, there are resort lakes near skiing and golf at Coeur d'Alene, Hayden Lake, and Sandpoint. Golf, tennis, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, rafting, and hunting are popular in Sun Valley and Ketchum. Sockeye salmon may no longer do much spawning in Redfish Lake, but the boating and mountain scenery in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area make the short trip north to Stanley worthwhile. When the snows come the whole family will head for the slopes of Soldier Mountain, Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, or the Sun Valley Resort. A tiny forested town of about 250 people, Island Park has a large reservoir with fishing and boating, as well as Henry's Fork of the Snake River for fly fishing. It's only 15 miles from Yellowstone as well.
Restaurants in Idaho
1. Mountain River Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 176 reviews
Idaho Whitewater Rafting trips on the Salmon and Snake Rivers. Premier adventure vacations for the entire family in the Idaho wilderness. 5 day river trips on the Main Salmon - River of No Return wilderness and Hells Canyon. Great Fishing adventures for trout, bass, steelhead and sturgeon.
2. Sawtooth Mountain Guides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 128 reviews
Climb. Ski. Hike. Learn. #DedicatedToYourAdventure in the Sawtooths and surrounding mountains since 1985. Sawtooth Mountain Guides are your experts for climbing, hiking, backcountry skiing, and avalanche education near Stanley, Sun Valley, and Boise. Come experience the scenic Sawtooths and let us lead you on the perfect mountain adventure! In the summer months, join us for rock climbing to peak bagging, day hikes to multi-day backpacking…we have something to offer every age, ability, and appetite for adventure. When the snow flies, our extensive ski terrain ranges from the easily-accessible powder slopes and chutes of Galena and Banner Summits to the jaw-dropping ruggedness of the Sawtooth Mountains. Our guides have a winning combination of talent, training, and experience. We are the only guide service in Idaho to be accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association and our professional guides have been providing quality mountain experiences for over 35 years.
3. Pioneer Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
We design your special vacation around you. Our family-oriented, friendly atmosphere is perfect for small to large groups. Our gentle horses are hand-selected to your ability, from those who have never ridden to the experienced rider. From photograph hounds to avid fishermen and hunters, each group receives personal one-on-one attention to plan their unique escape into the Idaho wilderness.
4. Rocky Mountain River Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Rocky Mountain River Tours is located in the beautiful town of Stanley, Idaho. RMRT offers top shelf trips on Idaho's Middle Fork and Salmon River of No Return.
5. Middle Fork Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Idaho's Family Outfitter, offering world class multi-day river trips on the Wild & Scenic Middle Fork Salmon River through the incomparable Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Specializing in full-service trips, farm to table menu, & family fun!
6. Inbody Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Inbody Expeditions leads intentional adventure treks and retreats to Nepal and Peru. Jon and Elizabeth Kittell teach you to ride the wave of life as you explore bucket list destinations. We keep our groups small so you have a intimate experience with the peace of the mountians and your highest Self. Some of our trips include yoga and meditation. All of our trips are fun! ~ Namaste
7. OARS Dories
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Idaho River Trips With OARS Dories In 1972, Martin Litton sent a young dory guide to Lewiston to expand his fledgling river company, Grand Canyon Dories, into new territory. Since then, OARS Dories has been operating first-class Idaho river trips on the Snake River through Hells Canyon and on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon and the Gorges of the Lower Salmon River.
8. Big Green Adventure Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are Twin Falls' original adventure tour company offering guided tours daily. We are based out of Twin Falls, Idaho, and it is our pleasure to show you a side of our great little town most people never get to see. Our interpretive guides will take you on fun, exciting and informative tours creating great memories while you experience breathtaking views of Twin Falls and its surrounding areas.
9. Sun Valley Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Sun Valley Outfitters is Sun Valley's ONLY full-service outfitter offering daily flyfishing trips, daily horseback trips, Mountain Goat hikes, big game and bird hunting, international flyfishing adventures, Kids Flyfishing Camps, Kids Adventure Camps and an eclectic selection of retail brands geared for mountain living!
10. River Time Guide Service
The Main Salmon River, running through the heart of Idaho wilderness, is a classic river. Broad, sandy beaches, roller coaster and rock garden rapids, riverside wildlife such as moose and big horn sheep, emerald waters, hot springs, ranch sites from days of yore and one of the deepest canyons in the world combine to form an unparalleled setting for a wilderness rafting adventure. All of our trips feature the best guides in the business including those who have cut their guiding teeth on rivers throughout the western United States only to return to “The River Of No Return,” The Main Salmon River. Our adventure also includes the finest river cuisine imaginable, and then some: full complements of personal camping gear, state of the art equipment, including self bailing rafts, one and two person inflatable kayaks and coast guard approved life jackets, smooth and hassle free logistics and an absolute dedication to your safety and enjoyment.
