Day Trips from Boise
Day Trips from Boise
Book a guided jet-boat tour, fishing trip or river excursion through Hells Canyon and the Salmon River. White Bird is roughly three to three and a half hours from Boise, so an overnight stay may work better.
White Bird River Excursions
Hike towering sand dunes, visit the lakes or stay after sunset for dark-sky viewing and seasonal observatory programs. Allow roughly one to one and a half hours from Boise.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
See a 212-foot waterfall above the Snake River Canyon and explore nearby viewpoints and trails. Spring snowmelt usually creates the strongest flow. Allow roughly two hours from Boise.
Shoshone Falls
Follow the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway to a former gold-rush town with boardwalks, historic buildings, museums, local shops and nearby trails. Allow roughly one hour from Boise.
Idaho City
Spend the day beside Payette Lake or explore seasonal hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding and whitewater around this mountain resort town. Allow roughly two to two and a half hours from Boise.
McCall
Visit vineyards and tasting rooms across the Snake River Valley near Caldwell. Individual winery hours, reservations and tasting fees vary. The trail begins roughly 30 minutes from Boise.
Sunnyslope Wine Trail
Build a self-guided route through farms, orchards, ranches, wineries and produce stands beginning in downtown Caldwell. Participating stops and seasonal activities change throughout the year.
AgVenture Trail
Choose between developed mineral pools and undeveloped riverside springs. Drive times, reservations and trail conditions vary by destination.
Hot Springs
Choose a specific trailhead, lake or recreation area before leaving Boise. Road access, snow, wildfire restrictions, permits and travel times vary across this large national forest.
Sawtooth National Forest
