Idaho Vacations

Overview

Standing amidst the Rocky Mountains, Idaho is a rugged, mountainous state, with tall, snow-capped mountains and Whitewater River, including the one that runs into the deepest river canyon in the United States. This state includes a wide range of terrains that vary between dark forests and high deserts.

Idaho is often thought of as two separate states put-together in one, with the mountainous northern province of the state housing many forests and rivers, and the southern region accommodating some of the spectacular mountain ranges. However, this part of Idaho mainly consists of high-plains and sizzling deserts similar to the Inland Empire in Southern California.

Activities & Attractions

Idaho's rugged interior offers many fine outdoor activities, which includes horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and hiking. You can also catch a glimpse of Idaho's historic past by visiting its historical sites and museums. In addition, you can also pay a visit to the memorials to Sacagawea or Ernest Hemingway when you tour around this state.

In Idaho, you can also stop at the hot springs and savor a dip in the naturally warm waters. Among these, the Lava Hot Springs are the most celebrated, but there are many such springs, which can be enjoyed all year long. Idaho offers Whitewater River rafting on a vast scale (more than thousands of miles) and you can indulge in everything from rafting to world-class fishing in these waters. As standing proof to its historic significance, Idaho houses many museums that display a great number of artifacts, exhibits, and interpretive history.

Lodging

Many lodging options are available throughout the state. Ski resorts such as Sun Valley offer deluxe accommodation, as well as dining and shopping services. More often that not, vacationers who choose Idaho as their destination would like to experience its great outdoors, so you will want to book your lodgings close to the area you would like to explore.

Transportation

You can fly into any major city in Idaho and many of its smaller towns too, thanks to the first-rate airline services that operate in the state. Alaska Airlines covers the state best, but United, America West, and Southwest Airlines also function to transport tourists to Idaho.

If you want to visit the southern part of Idaho, you can fly into Boise, or take to the air into Salt Lake City and drive up the Rocky Mountains State. If you want to visit Yellowstone, you can take a flight to the Idaho Falls and drive up to the West Yellowstone park entrance. To visit North Idaho, you need to fly into Spokane, Washington. North Idaho can be reached by car from Seattle as well as Spokane.