Plan a Wanderful Outdoor Adventure

(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 30, 2009 ) BOISE, Idaho—Southwest Idaho is a destination for a value vacation, offering opportunities to explore affordable outdoor adventures in a myriad of cities within reasonable driving distances of one another. Varying ages, interests and skill levels will revel in the multitude of activities to enjoy settings that enhance each season.

Sledding, sleigh rides, hot springs, snowmobiling, downhill skiing and boarding, all alongside year-round festivals and winery tours are a few of the outdoor winter activities available in southwest Idaho. Nordic trails are found at Bogus Basin, throughout the Payette and Boise National Forests. Snowmobiling enthusiasts will discover hundreds of miles of trails throughout Southwest Idaho’s mountain areas: McCall, Cascade, Garden Valley, Smith’s Ferry, Lowman, Featherville and Idaho City. Guided trips are available. Alpine, telemark or Nordic skiing is within easy reach by McCall (90 minutes.), Brundage (95 minutes), Sun Valley (120 minutes), Soldier Mountain (120 minutes) and Bogus Basin Ski Area (50 minutes).

Nordic, backcountry, and snowcat skiing; mountaineering; snowshoeing; snowmobiling; sleigh rides; sledding, and hot springs are just a few family activities to experience in southwest Idaho. Families, couples, and solo travelers can take advantage of the Bogus Basin Mountain affordable winter getaway for all ages this year, with the Stay and Play offer. Buy one alpine or Nordic ticket, get the second one FREE with an overnight stay at participating Boise area hotels (many of which offer complimentary ground transportation from the airport). The special does not outline blackout dates, but some restrictions may apply.

Rafting, kayaking, fishing, golf and even skiing in the summer (at Bruneau Sand Dunes) are some of the regional adventures available for solo travelers, groups and families. Southwest Idaho is home to more than 20 golf courses in the desert and the mountains. Boise has been recognized as the nation’s “#1 Mountain Biking Town,” and mountain biking trails run through Southwest Idaho’s deserts and canyons of the Owyhee Canyonlands and the ridges of Idaho West Central Mountains. Travelers also enjoy Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey to learn through interactive exhibits and intimate encounters with live birds, including the endangered California Condor, Harpy Eagle, and Aplomado Falcon.

A variety of adventures await and southwest Idaho offers itineraries for active adventures as well as laid-back vacations for all outdoor enthusiasts. The area appeals to many interests and a year-round escape here means desert exploring, horseback riding, multiple watersports, hiking, skiing and much more. Points of interest are multiple, including an observatory at a state park, museums and heritage and cultural sights.

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