Snuggled between the Danskin and Owyhee Mountains, Mountain Home was originally just a post office at Rattlesnake Station and a stagecoach stop on the Overland Stage Line. Today, it is a lively rural community less than 40 miles from Boise. It is home of the Mountain Home Air Force base, and the city and base lives are intricately linked. The surrounding mountains offer spectacular outdoor adventures. Start with Bruneau Canyon Overlook, which offers a magnificent view of the 800 feet deep canyon of the Bruneau River.

Bruneau Dunes State Park, with 470 feet tall sand dunes towering above two small lakes, offers very different picture of the area. Learn about the area history at the Mountain Home Historical Museum or visit historic Silver City, established in 1864, where you can imagine the way of life of the early settlers and even pan for gold yourself. Enjoy the lush green Three Island Crossing State Park on the Snake River and visit the Oregon Trail History & Education Center located in the park to learn about the early pioneers and Native Americans living in the area at the time.

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