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10/10/2026

If the thoughts get too big, go somewhere you feel small.

10/07/2026

Near Kamiah, Heart of the Monster, or tim’né•pe, is a sacred place in the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) creation story.

According to nimíipuu tradition, Iceye’ye (Coyote) defeated a monster that had been consuming the animals. From the monster came the peoples of the region, including the nimíipuu, and the landform here is said to represent the monster’s heart.

Today, Heart of the Monster is part of Nez Perce National Historical Park, where visitors can walk the site, learn the creation story and better understand the deep cultural connection between the nimíipuu people and this land.

Add it to your list of must visit Idaho historic sites, connecting you to nimíipuu history, traditions and the stories that have shaped this land for generations.

127 miles. 7 stops. One very good excuse to skip the shortcut.The Pioneer Historic Byway winds through Southeast Idaho w...
10/06/2026

127 miles. 7 stops. One very good excuse to skip the shortcut.

The Pioneer Historic Byway winds through Southeast Idaho with hot springs, history, an ice cave, a geyser and a few surprises you probably weren’t expecting.

Want the full road-trip route? Here are all 7 stops 👉 https://bit.ly/4zbfq8y

10/02/2026

Only in Idaho does traffic look like this. 🐑

The 30th Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival returns to the Wood River Valley October 7–11, bringing five days of sheepdog trials, wool and culinary events, Idaho ranching traditions and one very memorable Main Street moment.

On Sunday, more than 1,200 sheep make their way through downtown Ketchum during the Big Sheep Parade as part of their annual migration to winter pastures.

Ketchum + the Wood River Valley | October 7–11, 2026

Go ahead...add a little sheep traffic to your fall plans. 🤍

Want to know where Idaho's backroads lead?The answer isn't just one destination. Idaho is full of quiet mornings. Mounta...
09/30/2026

Want to know where Idaho's backroads lead?

The answer isn't just one destination.

Idaho is full of quiet mornings. Mountain views. And adventures that feel like they're yours alone.

Wherever the road takes you, help keep these places just as wild for the next adventure.

Tips 👇
1. Make sure you have a paper map, or satellite map access.
2. Enough water and blankets in case you get lost or stranded.
3. Make sure you know your route, so you don't end up on private land.
4. Make sure you have enough fuel.

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More ways to Travel With Care 👉https://bit.ly/4zaCxQQ

09/29/2026

Adding “sleep in a backcountry yurt” to our winter personality. ❄️

Cozy nights, snow-covered trails and definitely bundling up for those magical winter mornings.

Want in? Click the link https://bit.ly/46LUZ3G for 5 backcountry yurts to explore in Idaho this winter. 🤍

09/28/2026

15 seconds in downtown Ketchum. Ready, set, go. 👀

Small-town streets, local favorites and mountain-town energy in every direction.

Just enough time to get the vibe. Not nearly enough time to do Ketchum right. 😉

09/28/2026

Staying in was never really the plan. 😉

Trading the couch for rapids on Idaho’s Lochsa River, where “getting outside” gets a whole lot more interesting.

Known for big, technical whitewater and a wild stretch through North Central Idaho, the Lochsa is one of those places that turns a weekend outside into a story you’ll be telling for a while. 🌊

Want to see the full ride? https://bit.ly/4AC8p2a

This is the kind of road where the mile markers actually matter. 👀Along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, one turn can...
09/27/2026

This is the kind of road where the mile markers actually matter. 👀

Along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, one turn can lead to a swimming hole, the next to a waterfall, then a hot spring, a historic ranger station or a grove of western red cedars nearly 2,000 years old. The route follows the Lochsa River from Kooskia toward Lolo Pass through one of North Central Idaho’s lushest stretches.

We pulled together the mile markers worth watching for so you know exactly when to slow down and explore. https://bit.ly/4rvY7MS

Some of Idaho’s best adventures start on public lands.🤍 This National Public Lands Day, we’re celebrating places like th...
09/25/2026

Some of Idaho’s best adventures start on public lands.🤍

This National Public Lands Day, we’re celebrating places like the White Cloud Mountains and the responsibility that comes with exploring them.

Pack out what you pack in, stay on marked trails, come prepared and leave these wild spaces ready for the next person to enjoy. A little care goes a long way in protecting Idaho’s beauty for the future.

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