Idaho is the perfect place for locals and visitors alike to enjoy an outdoor paradise. Whether swooshing down a mountainside at Schweitzer, Silver Mountain, Soldier Mountain, Tamarack Resort or the world-famous Sun Valley, winter time Idaho tourism is full of downhill fun. Idaho vacation adventures for families, groups or couples are also a great way to explore both winter sports and summer fun in Idaho.

The history of the state of Idaho can also make Idaho travel a richer experience. According to explorations in the 1950s and 1960s, humans may have been leaving their mark in the area now known as Idaho for as many as 15,000 years. Before European settlers began arriving to stay in the 19^th century, Native American tribes dominated and inhabited the area. In particular, the Shoshone trip in the south and the Nez Perce tribe in the north enjoyed most of the control over the territory.

The state of Idaho also has the distinction of being one of the states along the Lewis and Clark trail, and is historically recognized as the home of Native American guide Sacajawea. The Idaho territory joined the United States as a state in 1890, and for a time its economy depended mostly on agriculture. Today, the economy of Idaho is more focused on Idaho tourism and technology.

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For many visitors, one of the best reasons to visit Idaho is for an Idaho vacation adventure. An Idaho vacation adventure can take many forms, including whitewater rafting, backcountry skiing, hiking or snowshoeing. There are also some unusual Idaho travel options that are unique states with plenty of wide-open space, such as horseback riding trips, gold prospecting vacations and more. Idaho vacation adventures can also combine a trip such as whitewater rafting with camping along the river for a longer trip.

Golfing is yet another of the most popular Idaho tourist attractions. Idaho tourist attractions including golfing due to the high number of great golf courses found throughout the state. In Idaho, open space is still abundant, so there are good golf courses near all of the major cities in the state. Many of these golf courses can easily be combined with other Idaho tourist attractions for your trip.

Some of the most popular cities to visit in Idaho include Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint and Sun Valley. Each of these cities have their own attractions, from fly fishing and boating in the summer to downhill skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skiing in the winter. Each of these cities also has their own range of Idaho hotel options, from ski lodges to smaller inns and chain hotels.