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Posted: 2/16/2022 12:23:41 PM EDT
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Keep in mind a lot of the great things to see in ID require a lot of driving to get to.
However, my kids around that age loved Craters of the Moon NM. Some neat volcano stuff and easy to reach. https://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm Depending on time of year it is not unusual for things to still be snow covered in June. Sometimes July. |
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Posted: 2/16/2022 7:17:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Keep in mind a lot of the great things to see in ID require a lot of driving to get to. However, my kids around that age loved Craters of the Moon NM. Some neat volcano stuff and easy to reach. https://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm Depending on time of year it is not unusual for things to still be snow covered in June. Sometimes July. It's a 12 hour drive to get from Craters to my neck of the woods 
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Posted: 2/16/2022 9:34:42 PM EDT
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Coming from Utah, craters of the moon is a good choice, but that's about it off the top of my head. Sun Valley isn't *that* far away from Craters of the Moon. What kind of destinations are you checking out in Utah and when do you plan to come?
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Posted: 2/16/2022 9:57:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Coming from Utah, craters of the moon is a good choice, but that's about it off the top of my head. Sun Valley isn't *that* far away from Craters of the Moon. What kind of destinations are you checking out in Utah and when do you plan to come? Maybe Over to Idaho Falls then to West Yellowstone? To the OP be warned! Plan around your hotel or camping destinations and plan on the actual driving taking way longer than what the map shows you! Hotels can fully book by noon… We’ve spent many of extended driving hours just trying to get to the next available place to stop and sleep on road trips up here. Many times only to find a spot at a rest area - kids do NOT love it! |
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Posted: 2/17/2022 3:23:43 PM EDT
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Great tip, thank you. Please keep any other suggestions coming.
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Posted: 2/17/2022 3:42:22 PM EDT
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Do the drive between Sun Valley and Stanley. The Sawtooth mountains are a sight to behold.
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Posted: 2/17/2022 9:01:41 PM EDT
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I don't know about other areas in Idaho, but if you're thinking Idaho Falls and Yellowstone/Grand Teton parks, you better get your reservations now. Summertime fills up quick.
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Posted: 2/18/2022 2:01:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do the drive between Sun Valley and Stanley. The Sawtooth mountains are a sight to behold. DillyDilly gets it! The big loop is an absolutely beautiful drive in the summer! Stop at Redfish lake lodge for a margarita slushy, you WILL NOT be disappointed!!! |
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Posted: 2/21/2022 7:38:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do the drive between Sun Valley and Stanley. The Sawtooth mountains are a sight to behold. Last time I drove that it was fog and rain the whole way.  |
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Posted: 2/22/2022 3:28:21 PM EDT
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Tons to see in southern Idaho, weather pending, hit up Blue Heart Springs! Also, the Hagerman horse and fossil beds. There is a bunch of cool things, especially waterfalls in the southern part of the state. if you're coming towards Boise, go to the sand dunes at Bruneau. Check this site out.
https://visitsouthidaho.com/blue-heart-springs-the-hidden-oasis/ |
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Posted: 3/2/2022 11:49:12 PM EDT
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There are a few ice caves in the southern bit of the state. I wouldn't necessarily go put of your way to see them but if you happen to drive by they are a neat stop to stretch your legs.
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Posted: 4/7/2022 12:50:08 AM EDT
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Looks like we found a place to rent in Fish Haven, anything within 4 hours of that area worth checking out?
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Posted: 4/8/2022 12:08:55 PM EDT
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Coming out of Utah, you have City of Rocks, the Bear Lake area with Minnetonka Cave. You have Shoshone Falls which is pretty much the Niagra Falls of the West. As others have said Craters of the Moon is something else. Theres also the Ice Caves near Shoshone. With enough digging theres plenty of things to do and see if you want.
For more info go to visitidaho.org and onlyinyourstate.com |
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