Alex KhachigianAlex Khachigian
Idaho

Northern Rockies

Idaho

  • Stanley
  • Ketchum
  • Boise
  • McCall

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About Idaho

Top Places To See or Explore

  • Stanley
  • Sun Valley
  • Sawtooth Lake
  • Sawtooth Range
  • Shoshone Falls
Best time to go:
July to September (mountain passes clear late)
Getting there:
BOI is 3 hours from Stanley; SUN lands closer

Planning a Trip to Idaho

The least-visited state in the West and the easiest one to have to yourself. The Sawtooths north of Ketchum look like the Tetons without the crowd, and the hot springs are free.

What to Do in Idaho

  1. Come into Stanley over Galena Summit

    The overlook drops the whole Sawtooth Range in front of you.

  2. Soak at a roadside hot spring

    Boat Box and Sunbeam are free, off the highway, best after dark.

  3. Walk in to Sawtooth Lake

    Ten miles round trip from Iron Creek. Start early.

  4. Detour to Shoshone Falls in spring

    Higher than Niagara with the runoff up, a trickle by August.

Common Questions About Idaho

When is the best time to visit Idaho?
July to September (mountain passes clear late).
How do you get to Idaho?
BOI is 3 hours from Stanley; SUN lands closer.
Where should you stay in Idaho?
Good bases are Stanley, Ketchum, Boise and McCall.

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