Archive for May, 2010

 Tips to Having the Best Camping Experience in Idaho

Unlike many US states, the major attraction for tourists in Idaho (capital: Boise) is not a theme park, but the state itself. Idaho, quite simply, is a haven for campers and nature lovers because it is a beautiful place. The natural wonders it offers, from crystal clear lakes and rivers, snow covered mountain tops and [...]



 City of Rocks National Reserve: Idaho Camping at its Finest

City of Rocks National Reserve, located in South Central Idaho, is a favorite destination of hikers and rock climber, what with the gigantic boulders measuring more than 100 meter tall all over the landscape. This national reserve is more than just a haven for hikers and climbers, campers can also find great places here for [...]



 Family Camping and Bonding in North Idaho

Camping out is one of the most enjoyable and memorable bonding activities that a family can experience together. If you are looking for a place to camp where there are things to do for very member of the family, go to North Idaho, which is renowned for its camping sites. With 80 percent of the [...]



 Four Must-Visit State Parks in Idaho

Idaho can be argued to have the most number of national forests and protected wilderness areas than Alaska. Nicknamed the “Gem State,” Idaho has countless adventure and relaxation options for those who dare try camping destinations away from the typical Rocky Mountain itineraries. As stated by Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, “Idaho’s state parks represent the [...]



 Redfish Lake: Sawtooth Country’s Top Destination

In the heart of Sawtooth National Recreation Area is Redfish Lake, an alpine lake named after the Sockeye Salmon, an endangered species that once returned from the Pacific Ocean to the lake, coloring it red during the spawning season. Redfish Lake offers various recreation opportunities such as camping activities. Open all season, this picturesque lake [...]



 Top Reasons Why Priest Lake is the Perfect Weekend Getaway

Priest Lake (located in Northern Idaho, 33 miles north of Priest River) is a 19-mile long lake with a depth of more than 300 feet. People looking to commune with nature will certainly delight in the area’s dense forests of fir, cedar, and tamarack, while being given the opportunity to observe various animals such as [...]



 Planning a Camping Trip? Check Out Idaho’s Camping Grounds

If you are planning a camping trip, regardless if it’s by yourself or with a large group, such as your friends or family, why not check out some of Idaho’s camping grounds? Goodenough Creek Campground in McCammon, Idaho, has 10 primitive campsites and 3 picnic tables. It has a trail that leads to Mormon Canyon [...]



 Campers’ Review: The Best Camp Grounds in Idaho

No matter how glossy the photograph or how creative the description, the best advertising and marketing tools for Idaho’s camp grounds are still the other campers who have visited the site. A camper’s paradise, Idaho has hundreds of parks and camp grounds to suit the needs and preferences of every type of camper. Below are [...]



 Idaho: A Camper’s Paradise

There is no doubt Idaho, known as the Gem State, is a camper’s paradise. Located midway between the North Pole and the Equator on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Idaho is proudly one of the US’s most rural state. Covering an area of 83,557 square miles, Idaho is the most heavily forested of [...]



 Top Five Places to Go Camping in Idaho

Idaho is one of the best states to go camping in the US, with its high mountain peaks, clear blue lakes, glacial canyons, and meadows filled with wildflowers. Idaho camping allows you to escape into a world of contented solitude, one wherein you can relax your mind, recharge your body, and renew your spirit amidst [...]