Moon Idaho: Hiking & Biking, Scenic Byways, Year-Round Recreation

This first edition guide from a local author reveals Idaho's varied wilderness experiences and will be the only guide covering the entire state

Inside Moon Idaho you'll find:

Strategic, flexible itineraries for 4-to-5-day road trips to visit Boise's wine country, Sun Valley and Sawtooth's mountains, or the lakes of the Panhandle
Outdoor recreation: Raft on the Payette River, take a challenging hike, and paddle pristine turquoise lakes. Bike the Boise River Greenbelt, see multihued wildflowers in bloom, or take in celestial wonders in the first gold-tier dark sky reserve in the U.S.
The top activities and unique experiences: Road trip the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway for waterfall photo-ops or experience Basque culture in vibrant Boise. Learn about the state's literary legacy or visit a historic ghost town. Savor fresh flavors at a farm-to-table restaurant and kick back with some of Idaho's delicious local microbrews
Ways to respectfully engage with Indigenous cultures: Shop for handmade goods, visit a museum to learn about Indigenous history, or admire ancient petroglyphs
Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
Expert advice from Idaho local and lifelong adventurer Teresa Bruffey Kaufman
Reliable background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history, plus tips on driving conditions and traveling sustainably

Find your adventure with Moon Idaho.

Exploring nearby? Check out Moon Montana & Wyoming or Moon Oregon. Passing through? Try Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favourite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.