Idaho Travel Tips What Tourists Always Overlook! (Don’t Miss These Hidden Gems)

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00:00Think Idaho is just potatoes? Most tourists miss what really makes it amazing.

00:05Don't be one of them. If you're searching for a destination that surprises at every turn,

00:10Idaho's the place you need to see. I'm here to help you steer clear of the most common mistakes

00:15travelers make, so you can create unforgettable adventures in the gem state. Ready? Let's unlock

00:22the Idaho that locals know and love. First, don't just stick to Boise or Coeur d'Alene and call it a

00:28day. Idaho is dotted with over 100 hot springs, many tucked away in mountain forests and river

00:34canyons. Sure, hotel pools are nice, but bathing in a natural riverside spring like Goldbug,

00:41Kirkham, or the legendary Boat Box near Stanley, is an experience that brings you closer to the

00:47wild spirit of Idaho. Goldbug, in particular, is a short but rewarding hike that ends at steaming

00:53pools with panoramic views. It's bucket list material, and it's free. Next, a lot of people

01:00think the Rocky Mountains are best experienced in Montana or Colorado, but Idaho's sawtooth range

01:06is the unsung hero of the region. With impossibly jagged peaks, sapphire blue lakes, and meadows

01:13blanketed in wildflowers, the sawtooths are a camper and hiker's paradise. But without the summer

01:19vacation crowds you might find in other states, take a sunrise paddle on Redfish Lake, trek the

01:25Alpine Lake loop, or just breathe in the thin, crisp mountain air. Whether you're an experienced

01:30outdoors person or new to adventuring, it's a landscape sure to reset your soul. Now, let's talk

01:37about adventure. Some visitors assume Idaho is only for relaxed road trips, but it's actually a

01:43playground for thrill seekers. Idaho's Rails to Trails Network is one of the best in the country,

01:49especially the famed route of the Hiawatha. Here, you'll cruise down historic train tracks,

01:55cross sky-high trestle bridges, and glide through cool, dark mountain tunnels, all while surrounded

02:01by forests and sweeping alpine vistas. Whether you're biking, hiking, or taking it slow, this trail delivers

02:08pure exhilaration. When it's time to eat, step away from the usual potato cliches. Idaho's agricultural

02:15riches and creative chefs have spawned a seriously underrated food scene. In Boise, discover Basque-inspired

02:23tapas and experience the vibrancy of one of the largest Basque communities outside Spain. Pair your meal

02:31with a pint of locally brewed craft beer or sample wines from the Snake River Valley, where volcanic soil

02:37produces award-winning vintages. From huckleberry ice cream to wild salmon, Idaho's flavors are more

02:44diverse and exciting than many expect. And whatever you do, don't limit your exploration to Cordial Lane

02:50and its resort glitz. Drive a little farther north to find the perfectly blue waters of Priest Lake,

02:57where you can kayak secluded coves or spot wildlife on quiet trails. Check out Sandpoint,

03:03a laid-back lakeside community with indie shops and a killer music scene. Or journey deep into Hell's

03:10Canyon, North America's deepest river gorge. Steeper, wilder, and just as awe-inspiring as the Grand Canyon,

03:17but without the lines of tourists. The truth is, Idaho is an adventure jackpot that offers far more than

03:23most people realize. Skip the lines, find your wild, and don't let its hidden gems go undiscovered. So,

03:31if you're ready to see Idaho in a whole new light, remember these tips as you plan your trip. Make it more

03:38than just a stopover. Make it the highlight of your travels. If you're feeling inspired, let me know your

03:44dream Idaho adventure below. And remember, every journey is better when you know where to look.