Idaho Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover Idaho with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore rugged mountain parks, scenic rivers, historic mining towns, and outdoor adventures across the Gem State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Idaho, including rugged wilderness, scenic rivers, mountain parks, and hidden gems. From Sawtooth peaks to lava fields and quiet outdoor escapes, discover some of the best things to do in Idaho.
Craters of the Moon National Monument
From rugged mountain peaks and wild rivers to vast forests and alpine lakes, Idaho’s parks showcase the untamed beauty of the American West. Our featured Idaho park highlights one of the state’s best outdoor adventures.
Celebration Park Petroglyphs
Idaho’s historic landmarks tell stories of Native cultures, frontier settlements, mining camps, and western expansion. Our featured Idaho historic site highlights a destination that brings the state’s past to life.
Best National Parks in Idaho
- City of Rocks National Reserve
- Craters of the Moon National Monument
- Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
- Minidoka National Historic Site
- Nez Perce National Historical Park
Top 5 Idaho State Parks
- Farragut State Park
- Ponderosa State Park
- Bruneau Dunes State Park
- Harriman State Park
- Three Island Crossing State Park
Top 5 Idaho Museums
- Boise Art Museum
- Idaho State Museum in Boise
- Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls
- Basque Museum and Cultural Center in Boise
- Idaho Museum of Natural History in Pocatello
Know Before You Roam: Idaho Quick Facts
- Largest City: Boise
- High Point (Rank): Mount Borah 12,662 ft (11)
- Lowest Elevation: Snake and Clearwater Rivers Confluence 738 ft
- State Nickname: “The Gem State”
- State Flower: Syringa
- State Tree: Western White Pine
- State Animal: Appaloosa
- State Bird: Mountain Bluebird
- State Fish: Cutthroat Trout
Explore Idaho on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Discover Idaho and beyond using the Roam Your Home map.
Each pin connects to one of our articles featuring scenic parks, historic sites, and unique roadside attractions. Click a location to learn the story and start mapping out your Idaho adventure.