LAVA HOT SPRINGS

 Today, people from all over the world seek out the healing properties of the warm spring water, which is naturally filtered as it moves through five pools. During the summer, you can alternate between the hot springs and the city's (cool) pool and water slides. Many soakers top off their day with an elegant dinner at the historic Greystone Manor. Luxury and history await overnight travelers at the Harkness Hotel in nearby McCammon; this beautifully restored building blends historic details and modern touches for a stay you'll long remember.

 Hot Springs Bathing Pool

 
If you're here in February, you'll be amazed by the number of people brave enough to tube down the freezing Portneuf River in just a costume, as part of Lava Hot Springs' annual Fire and Ice Winter Fest. The festival also features fire performers, wine tasting, karaoke contests, a chill cook-off, a casino night, and the exciting Running of the Bulls event. Nonstop fun for everyone, with water slides, a splash pad, hillside slides, and volleyball and basketball courts.

Idaho Tourism

COEUR D'ALENE

 Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, the most renowned summer resort destination area in the Pacific Northwest. Summer days in Coeur d' Alene are fresh, shimmering, happy. Spending time in this small city, on the shores of one of the country's prettiest lakes, means waterskiing and building sandcastles, roaming in and out of art galleries, and sipping wine at sunset. Lake Coeur d' Alene is the major draw, with almost 110 miles of shoreline and crystal blue waters perfect for swimming, sailing, jet-skiing, and relaxed cruising tours.

THIS MODERN CAUSEWAY IS A MAJOR EXIT OFF INTERSTATE 90 to city center and the waterfront. Hwy. 95 is seen in center foreground crossing the Spokane River enroute to Moscow, Idaho. Squaw Bay is visible across Lake Coeur d' Alene to right of Tubbs Hill (upper center). Evidence of North Idaho's important timber industry is shown by the logs, mills, and collection booms along the river.

Idaho Tourism

SUN VALLEY

 Sun Valley is the West's storied ski resort, with a long history of movie stars and other royalty escaping to its secluded slopes. Today, people come from all over to experience the old-world charm of this cozy alpine village on the edge of the wilderness. Sun Valley is bustling year-round - so come hit the greens at its beautiful golf courses, take a guided trails at the Sun Valley Stables, and watch world-class figure skaters practice and perform at the Lodge's ice rink. Less than a mile away is the mountain town of Ketchum, where Ernest Hemingway spent his last years. The romantic Sun Valley-Ketchum resort area is famous for world-class skiing and hiking, mountain biking , and art-gallery browsing. In March, independent cinema comes to screens around town during the Sun Valley Film Festival. Readers and writers gather in September for the Ernest Hemingway Festival.

Happy skiers get ready to tackle Bald Mountain on a beautiful Sun Valley morning. With a 3,400 foot vertical drop and over 70 runs to chose from... where do you start? This mountain is HUGE!

Visit Sun Valley

BOISE

Idaho’s capital city is situated in the high desert of southwestern Idaho, right on the Boise River. Boise used to be one of the West's best kept secrets - a mix of beautiful scenery, easily accessible outdoor recreation, abundant culture, and friendly residents. History comes alive in Boise. Here you’ll find it in the streets, in the hills and in the State Capitol — all of which define what makes Boise unique. Get up-close, embrace it, learn, and most importantly, enjoy it! Boise’s vibrant downtown offers arts, culture, entertainment, outdoor recreation, bars and restaurants.

Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau