Quick Summary:
- What makes Idaho a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts?
- Idaho is home to a significant stretch of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Snake River Plain. These areas feature spectacular, scenic, and tranquil bodies of water to explore. The state also boasts untouched mountainous terrains, fantastic parks and recreation areas, magnificent lakes, the deepest gorge, and the highest waterfall in the country. There’s no shortage of incredible scenic landscapes to explore.
- What outdoor activities can you enjoy in Idaho?
- Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking, and exploring Idaho’s top state and regional parks and recreational areas. The diverse landscapes provide opportunities for various outdoor activities to suit any adventure enthusiast.
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Bear Lake State Park
Bruneau Dunes State Park
Castle Rocks State Park
The City of Rocks National Reserve
Coeur d' Alene's Old Mission State Park
Dworshak State Park
Eagle Island State Park
Farragut State Park
Harriman State Park
Hells Gate State Park
Henrys Lake State Park
Heyburn State Park
Lake Cascade State Park
Lake Walcott
The Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
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