DESTINATION AMERICA
IDAHO - THE GEM STATE

IDAHO STATE GUIDE

Idaho

With snowcapped mountains, dense forests, many lakes and miles of hiking trails, outdoor activities are the big draw here. Resorts offer golf, tennis, fishing, boating, horse riding, skiing and snowmobiling. Idaho has more than 3,000 miles of whitewater rivers, and guided float trips tailored to all ages.

The desolate, yet starkly beautiful Craters of the Moon National Monument are fascinating neighbours to the stunning mountains of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Other natural wonders include Shoshone Falls - higher than Niagara, Hell's Canyon - deeper than the Grand Canyon, Shoshone Ice Caves and huge granite columns at City of the Rocks Natural Reserve.

In the midst of all this natural beauty, resort towns such as Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint offer excellent shopping, dining and a variety of cultural activities. In Idaho's historic Silver Valley, colourful towns like Wallace and Kellogg offer tours of gold and silver mines. You will find a visit to Idaho an unforgettable experience.