Idaho is 83,574 square miles of outdoor recreation heaven, yet we
have a population of less than 1.4 million. We have a mighty big
back yard and a wide variety of adventures to suit any taste.
Known for our whitewater rivers, Idaho has licensed and bonded professional
outfitters to take you on the ride of your life on the famous Middle
Fork of the Salmon River or a more serene float on the Upper
Main Salmon.
Enjoy a mellow afternoon ride through downtown on
the Boise
River or head north to the Payette
River for a more exciting run. You can jet boat over the rapids
through Hells
Canyon from either Hells Canyon Dam on the southern end or Lewiston
to the north.
Our rivers offer a wealth of fishing opportunities as well, with
more than 10 world-class blue-ribbon trout streams including the Henrys
Fork and Silver
Creek. Lakes and reservoirs across the state provide a wide variety
of both warm and cold-water species for anglers. The Idaho
Department of Fish and Game can provide more details on fishing
regulations and hot spots to cast your line.
If land adventures are more your style, consider one of our outstanding
bike paths. The stunning Route
of the Hiawatha near Wallace will take you on an easy downhill
ride through tunnels and over trestle bridges high in the mountains
on a former railroad bed.
The nearby Trail
of the Coeur d’Alenes is a new 72-mile bike path along
the Coeur d’Alene River. More adventurous visitors can try
the new mountain biking trails at Tamarack
Resort near Donnelly or on the Wood
River Trails near world-famous Sun Valley.
Outfitters can guide you on a special adventure on land as well,
such as llama trekking, horse pack trips and hunting trips. Visit
the Idaho
Outfitters and Guides Association site for information on all
of the outfitted trips in Idaho.
Golf is
always a treat in Idaho, especially if you follow our new Idaho
Golf Trail, which partners nine of our best courses with lodging
opportunities for an outstanding golf extravaganza.
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