● IDAHO
ENJOY THE VIEW
To appreciate Idaho at its best,
travel its expansive network of
scenic byways. Follow in the
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footsteps of famed explorers
Idaho Tourism
Lewis and Clark, travelling
700 W. State St. P.O. Box 83720
lightly traffi cked back roads and
Boise, ID 83720-0093
discovering Native American Contact: Nancy Richardson
heritage and culture along the
nancy.richardson@tourism.idaho.gov
way. Or return to a wine theme
Tel: 208-334-2650 x 2156
Fax: 208-334-2631
by following the winding byway
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that runs through the spectacular
Snake River Valley. With its the highest meadows, feeding on
desert-style climate, vast canyons the lush grass in the shadows of
and sun-fi lled vineyards, this is the towering pines. Pull up a rough-
home of America’s latest recognised hewn log and sit in front of the
wine appellation, and such varietals roaring campfi re while the folks in
as Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Noir, charge of the barbecue pit conjure
Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Pinot Gris up a mouthwatering traditional
and Semillon thrive here along with chuck wagon meal of roast lamb,
Gewürztraminer and Malbec. sausages, beans, potatoes and
Literally the high spot of a visit to homemade bread and biscuits, too
this lovely state just might be a side – good, hearty, rib-sticking
trip way out into the High Sierras. pioneer fare.
Visit the sheepherders who The heady aroma of the
since the 1800s have pinewoods and the rising
tended the herds smoke from the barbecue
of the Lava Lake are – like everything
Lamb fl ock else in Idaho –
Snake River, Hells Canyon
as they graze irresistible. ✪
Your Connection to
the American West
Idaho Roundup
PANNING FOR GOLD: views of these magnifi cent confl uence with the Snake River.
Try your luck just as the early falls – 110 feet and 85 feet,
pioneers did by panning for respectively – from Grandview THE HIAWATHA TRAIL:
gold in the Sawtooth National Campground and Overlook. Rent a bicycle at Lookout Pass
Recreation Area. Ski Area and enjoy one of the
WHITEWATER RAFTING: most scenic bike trails in the
HELLS CANYON: Take a jet Experience the thrills of Northwest. The Hiawatha Trail
boat trip through this 10-mile whitewater rafting along the winds over 15 miles through the
wide canyon along Idaho’s Salmon River. Known as the “River Bitterroot Mountains between
western border. View 19th- of No Return,” the Salmon fl ows Idaho and Montana, over seven
century miners’ cabins and local for 425 miles through central high trestles and past natural
wildlife as you pass through the Idaho, dropping more than 7,000 waterfalls.
green and black basalt cliffs that feet between its headwaters
form the walls to North America’s above the Sawtooth Valley and its SACAJAWEA CENTER:
Custom itineraries designed to make
deepest river gorge. Learn more about America’s great
the most of your interests and time.
Granite Rapid, Hells Canyon
historical heroine, Sacajawea, at
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TETON SCENIC BYWAY this cultural center that explores
P.O. Box 2063, Ft. Collins, CO 80522
AND MESA FALLS the Shoshone Indian guide’s role
970-482-5813
SCENIC BYWAY: Travel these in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
picturesque roads at the base of Located just two miles east of
FAX: 970-482-5815
the majestic Teton range to reach downtown Salmon, Idaho, the
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two of the West’s most beautiful Center is situated in a 71-acre
waterfalls, the Upper and Lower park in the heart of Sacajawea’s
Offi cial RMI Receptive Operator
Mesa Falls. Enjoy spectacular homeland.
Rocky Mountain Holiday
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