Idaho Is an Outdoor Lover's Dream
Ready to see what you'll get up to in Idaho? If you like the idea of chasing the sunrise over sagebrush, paddling on alpine lakes, and stargazing under dark skies, Idaho is calling you home! The Gem State is packed with fun! Whether you love the outdoors, small-town charm, or want a little adventure mixed into everyday life, there’s always something to do. The following list of things to do will take you from basalt canyons to Sawtooth peaks and give you a taste of Idaho's natural beauty and culture.
Chandi, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Chandi is Idaho born, raised, and still deeply obsessed with the Gem State, even though she now splits her time between here and South Carolina. With a mind-boggling 30 moves under her belt, she's amassed a library's worth of moving tips and tricks. She believes Idaho rewards curiosity, from small town events to overlooked trailheads and restaurants that haven't yet been popularized. She loves dinner at XVIII in Idaho Falls, welding junk into sculptures, and getting a little too excited about spiders, beetles, and other types of arthropods. At Snappy Scout, she brings sharp local instincts and hard earned insight from three decades of Idaho living.
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What Will You Do in Idaho?
From weekend adventures to iconic road trips, here's how locals spend their time off.
Hidden Gem Spotlight
Emerald Valley. Take a drive in the summer or fall. It is unreal.
The Lewis and Clark trail runs through many small towns including Kooskia and Kamiah. Go there during the Kooskia Days to sample some local mountain flavors.
— Chandi Lyn
Idaho Local Expert
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