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  Travelers visiting Idaho's majestic landscape find Historic sites and Cultural events to explore. Idaho is a haven for those who love the outdoors. From Hell's Canyon and Heaven's Gate, to thousands of natural springs, rapid white waters, and a city of rocks; you'll find adventure around every bend in Idaho. Our journey through Idaho took us through stunning landscapes and along crystal clear lakes. We discovered paradise, and continued our search for the wild side of Idaho, and then our adventure along Idaho's Main Salmon and Middle Fork of the Salmon river began. With Warren River Expeditions, Inc . we have the choice of 5, 6, and 10 day white water rafting trips on Idaho's Main Salmon and Middle Fork of the Main Salmon rivers. It's said that both of these rivers are arguably two of the finest white water experiences in the world. We found out there's nothing like the rush of heading down the river and finding ancient rock drawings around the bend. T...

  The Tamarack’s first boutique hotel, the Members’ Lodge & Spa brings new meaning to luxury and relaxation in Idaho. With luxury hotel rooms and condominium suites overlooking the beautiful Osprey Meadows on one side and Tamarack Mountain on the other guests can simply relax and take in the natural beauty or explore the many adventures diversions offered at the Tamarack. Let your troubles slip away at the luxurious Santé Spa at the Tamarack that features three treatment rooms and two styling stations, the latest in massage therapy, facials, peels, envelopments, waxing and tinting, pedicures, manicures, and hair styles. Work out in the state-of-the-art Nordic center or join a fitness classes such as yoga and Pilates, as well as personal training and stretching sessions. In the evening enjoy a gourmet meal at Morels, featuring an expanded menu of Pacific Northwest cuisine while you enjoy The view through the 100-foot wall of windows featuring amazing views of the Tamarack meadow...

  Idaho's rich history dates back more than 14,000 years when Native people called the state home. The state's rich history is only part of the reason traveler's journey to Idaho. Many come to create a memorable vacation by volunteering to make a difference in the lives of others.  A century before the state joined the union on July 3 in 1890, Sacajawea was born in what is now eastern Idaho around 1790. She was the Shoshone Indian guide and interpreter for explorers Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition of 1805. She was also a highly skilled horse trader and just recently named Idaho's first-ever business woman by the Idaho Federation of Business and Professional Women. In 1890 Governor George Shoup served as Idaho's first governor after Idaho became the 43rd state in the Union. Six years later Butch Cassidy and his Hole in the Wall gang made headlines by robbing a bank in Montpelier in 1896. In 1900, Idaho's population approached 162,000. After the turn...

  There are truly remarkable recreational opportunities in every region of Idaho – hiking, skiing, whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, camping and much more. Idaho mountain ski resorts are ready to see the snow fly on another outstanding ski season. New lifts, runs and facilities abound, making this winter in Idaho really sizzle as a vacation spot to remember. Schweitzer Mountain Resort , located in North Idaho, is becoming an all-season, destination resort overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. With more than 2,500 acres of skiable downhill terrain and eight lifts, including Idaho’s only high-speed, six-passenger chairlift, this mountain resort is already a spectacular family or solo destination. The resort’s newest features include recently constructed ski-in, ski-out accommodations and additions to the Stomping Grounds Terrain Park, which include the new Terrain Garden, featuring entry-level and intermediate jumps and rails, along with the addition of six Planet Snow Design rails. Ano...