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 Ski & Snow 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. Selkirk Powder: Guides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Established in 2003 as an outfitting and guiding service, Selkirk Powder ® Company (SPC) provides snowcat, helicopter, self-propelled, and snowmobile-assisted alpine ski excursions. Uniquely, SPC is also a verified outfitter of Polaris Adventures offering guided snowmobile tours, an AIARE avalanche course Provider, and a professional division member of the National Ski Patrol. With license and permits that cover over 200,000 acres of the rugged and beautiful Selkirk Mountain Range, SPC conveniently operates at Schweitzer in Sandpoint, Idaho, one of the largest ski resorts in the United States Pacific Northwest.
Reviewed By vandelay09 - Scottsdale, United States
This was a true mountain top experience. Back country skiing at its best and only a ski lift away. The guides were strong and fun. Can’t wait to go back.
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. Mountain Meadow Adventure Rentals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Established in 2016, Mountain Meadow Adventure is the premier adventure rental operator in Western Idaho. Located in Donnelly on the Tamarack Falls Trailhead, park and ride to explore mountain vistas, lakes, meadows and some of the best UTV trails around. We provide top-of-the-line Polaris RZR side-by-sides and Generals, each with integrated safety and navigation features, to explore the back-country with ease. Located on beautiful Lake Cascade, we offer wave runners, wake/surf boats, pontoons, SUP and kayaks.
4. Summer Snow Outfitters
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Motorized scooters, snowmobiles and boats are the specialty of Summer Snow Outfitters. We provide rentals and guided tours. Local delivery is free! Our knowledgeable staff will show you the best way to enjoy the beautiful city of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and the surrounding National Forest. NO experience necessary! NO motorcycle endorsement required! Call or email with questions or to book your trip!
5. Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE)
Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE), Inc. is a licensed and credentialed 501(c)(3) non-profit led by a team of professionals who possess formal education and real world experience to ensure your SOLE Experience exceeds your expectations!. SOLE designs and facilitates transformational experiential and outdoor education programs for key stakeholders throughout the Inland Northwest.
6. Sun Valley Heli Ski
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
