Boise is the perfect jumping off point to explore Southwest Idaho’s wine region.
It’s time. Time to plan your summer vacay. Good news: we have lots of ideas to get you started, including lakes, rivers, and a few surprises.
The white water rafting Idaho has is world class. Float the Boise River or raft on Hells Canyon. Explore Idaho Rivers. Read now.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
