Sure, Southwest Idaho is known as a haven for skiers and a magnet for snowmobilers, but that’s just the tip of the Idaho iceberg!
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.
Stretching from the city of Eagle to the north to Lucky Peak Reservoir in the south, the Boise front foothills — or simply “the Foothills” — serve as a backdrop for Boise and the surrounding areas.
Southwest Idaho has some of the most varied terrain on the planet. You name it, we’ve got it.
What about the things that are off the beaten path — the stuff that tourists never see? With over 15,000 square miles to explore, there’s more to Southwest Idaho than meets the eye. And we’ve got the rundown on how to experience it all like a local.
Get the rundown on five of our favorite hidden hikes in the region, from quick hikes with the kids to challenging day-long adventures.
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
People all over the world visit the Sawtooth National Forest. As amazing as the Sawtooths are, it turns out that the journey to the Sawtooths is as much fun as the destination.
Find the best dog-friendly accommodations in Southwest Idaho. Woof!
Pristine waters. Casting into a cool mountain creek. Angling is the perfect way to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with the great outdoors.
