idaho
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Lake Cascade State Park: camping, boating, and fishing
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Lake Cascade State Park is a large park located on a large lake. If you want to camp and/or get out on the water, this park is a good option for you. If you want to be able to find things easily, this park is not for you. State Park Overview Lake Cascade State Park…
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The best thing about Winchester Lake State Park in Idaho: yurt + canoe
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Winchester Lake State Park is a hidden gem in the middle of Idaho. Peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect place to stay for a night. State Park Overview Winchester Lake State Park is not large. But what it lacks in size it makes up for in peace and serenity. This little park surprised us in the…
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Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park: a good place to enjoy the lake and avoid the crowds
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If you visit Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in the summertime and are looking for a place away from the crowds, head to Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park. You will find a lakeside trail with lovely views and few people. State Park Overview About 15 minutes south of Coeur d’Alene (CDA) is a paved trail known as…
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Harriman State Park of Idaho: ranching history and horseback riding
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If you enjoy ranching history, beautiful views and/or recreational activities, Harriman State Park in Idaho will not disappoint. State Park Overview Harriman State Park can be credited with helping to launch Idaho’s official state park system. There is a lot of history at this park. In fact, it is on the list of National Historic…
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City of Rocks National Reserve: rocking climbing and rock formations
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If you love rock climbing, you are probably already very familiar with City of Rocks National Reserve. If you are not a rock climber, City of Rocks still has a lot to offer for those who love to explore and hike. State Park Overview City of Rocks is both a national reserve and a state…
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Castle Rocks State Park: rocking climbing and trails in Idaho
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Off the beaten path in southern Idaho is a playground of rock formations. Castle Rocks State Park is weird and wonderful. Go here to explore Idaho geology at its finest. State Park Overview In addition to very cool geology, you can see remnants of Native American pictographs, the California National Historic Trail and 20th century…
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Henrys Lake State Park: camping, fishing and bears, oh my!
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If you like camping in a campground and lake fishing, Henrys Lake State Park is the park for you. State Park Overview There is a lot to recommend Henrys Lake State Park. However, if I am being perfectly honest, this park was not my exact cup of tea. It is beautiful and if you enjoy…
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Ashton to Tetonia Trail: walking, biking, soaking in the scenery
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In between two small towns in Eastern Idaho, a no-longer-needed path has a new lease on life. Ride/bike/walk between two towns and enjoy epic scenery consisting of farms, creeks and the impressive Teton Mountain Range. The Ashton to Tetonia Trail covers the 30 miles between, you guessed it, Ashton (population 1,060) and Tetonia (population 282).…
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Land of the Yankee Fork State Park: mining and ghost towns galore
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Head to Land of the Yankee Fork State Park for a taste of Idaho’s mining history and a chance to explore some cool ghost towns. State Park Overview If you enjoy history, mining, the great outdoors, or all of the above, this is the park for you. Land of the Yankee Fork State Park focuses…
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Thousand Springs State Park: Hiking, Kayaking and Geological Wonders
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Thousand Springs State Park is big and geological in nature. That makes for some fun exploring and interesting photos. State Park Overview Overall, we give this park five stars (mostly because there is so much to do and it is so gosh darn beautiful). There are seven areas to explore at Thousand Springs State Park:…
