Whether you’re heading out for Memorial Day or looking ahead to the family vacation, here are some popular activities from around the Idaho. Northern Silverwood Theme Park, minutes north of Coeur d’Alene in Athol, is the Pacific Northwest’s largest theme park. Experience earth-shaking roller coasters, dazzling entertainment, Victorian charm and the fun-filled Boulder Beach Water [...]
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Rolling Fairways and Flowing Waterways…Your Family Can Enjoy Both in Idaho
The sun is high in the sky and lush grass covers the fairways. From lakeside greens in Northern Idaho to mountain landscapes in the southern part of the State, Idaho’s golf courses are officially open. The Idaho Golf Trail is a golfer’s playground, with four loops in different regions of the State and 14 courses [...]
Be A Star and Win Prizes!
Idaho’s spring/summer marketing campaign, My ID, showcases Idaho’s beauty and abundant recreation with entertaining, interactive videos. Go to www.visitidaho.org/my-id and put yourself, family and friends into these amusing Idaho adventure videos. –You Know You’re in Idaho If….(Fun bits about Idaho) –The Adventurers (Be a super hero on an Idaho vacation) –Agent 208 (Spy Adventure) –Are We There Yet? (Family Vacation) [...]
Idaho Tourism Launches Marketing Campaign Where Visitors are the Stars
The Idaho Department of Commerce Division of Tourism has launched its 2013 spring/summer marketing campaign, My ID, continuing the successful campaign launched last year. It is designed to showcase the state’s scenic beauty and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities in an entertaining, interactive way on www.visitidaho.org/My-ID. The Adventurers – Everyone can be a super hero [...]
The Snowtroopers Explore Idaho Ski Areas
Sandy Ting, partner of www.TheSnowTroopers.com took an Idaho Road Trip with Peak Media in mid-February, visiting nine of Idaho’s 18 ski areas. So far, she has written about her experiences at six of those areas: Bald Mountain, Sun Valley, Pomerelle, Magic Mountain, Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Tamarack Resort and Brundage Mountain. The posts give great descriptions, [...]
Idaho Public TV Captures Idaho’s Scenic Byways
More than 2,400 miles of official scenic byways throughout Idaho allow travelers to follow the Oregon Trail, trace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, search out scenic wonders, enjoy quiet beauty, and absorb state history. “In Idaho, a drive can be an adventure, a journey to places of beauty, history and inspiration,” says producer John Crancer. [...]
Ski Locally – In Another State – Idaho!
Do you go to the same ski resort every year? Do you go because you love it or because you know it? Why not try something new with the kids? Our family had yet to ski Brundage, even though it’s so close and the snow is dependably great. This is our third ski season in [...]
Need to Get Rid of the Winter Blahs? Learn a Snow Sport!
Skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing…there are lots of ways to enjoy winter! “Humans Were Never Meant to Hibernate” is the theme for this national effort to get children and adults outside this winter for fun and exercise on snow. Ski Idaho, with its 14 ski areas and ski destinations across the nation are gearing up [...]
Locavore’s Thanksgiving
Idaho has long been known for its local beef, lamb, pork, trout and elk…but now you can buy locally grown and processed turkey for your holiday feast. Several Idaho Preferred® members are making turkey available for area Locavores. A+ Turkey Ranch produces organic free range turkeys on the southern slopes of the Picabo hills near [...]
October Fests! Harvest Idaho, One Bite at a Time.
With harvest festivals, trick-or-treating, bonfires, haunted houses, corn mazes and scarecrow strolls, there is plenty to entertain all ages during an October visit to Idaho. Spooks, chills, and kiddy thrills — take your pick! The Northwest’s largest theme park, Silverwood, becomes Scarywood Haunted Nights during the month of October. The theme park you thought you knew just became [...]