Tips & tricks for green travel in Southwest Idaho — so you can focus on fun instead of your footprint.
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.
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
1. Hit the road.
2. Explore the wilderness.
3. Sleep in your home-away-from-home.
4. Repeat.
Jaialdi — a huge neighborhood block party where tens of thousands of people from around the world gather together for Basque food, sports, dancing and nonstop fun.
The most acclaimed wineries in the Northwest, the best whitewater in the country, the tallest sand dune in North America…All of it is in Southwest Idaho.
In Southwest Idaho, you’ll find eclectic coffee shops full of local flavor. In small mountain towns, you’ll meet long-time roasters with a crowd of regulars and a cozy atmosphere.
Ready for a sip? Here are our favorite coffee shops in the greater Boise area.
Back in the 1800s, Boise was an important stop along the Oregon Trail. It was the only trade post for miles, and many died just trying to get here.
Within the last few years, wine critics and travel writers all across the US have been discovering the award-winning wineries of Idaho’s Snake River Valley, quickly earning the region its title as the next must-visit wine destination.