Food: NA/5 Service: NA/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Parking: 4/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 3/5 ADA accessible: 3/5 My family and I came here strictly for the sand dunes and observatory, late on a Sunday evening around 845-9pm. (Apparently the observatory is closed on Sunday?). Entrance fee is $7 cash or check when the gate is closed. You have to be in some type of shape as ascending the 60 deg incline hill of sand takes a bit of muscle and cardio endurance to make it up. Once at the top though, it's a serene and calming experience. On the backside of the first sand dune, the Snake River runs through. Similar to an Oasis in the desert. However, as some people may know or experience, wherever there is water, comes the bugs. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the bugs (mosquitoes) attacked. Not just one or two, swarms of mosquitoes. If you're like me and have allergic itching reactions to pest bites, be warned and have full body covering along with repellent. By the time we escaped to the car my son had been bit on the head and face. Just a forewarning. Bruneau Dunes State Park seems like a cool place to be. There were 3-4 individual camping locations that's were RV friendly and vast spaces for kids to run around. Sand Dunes themselves are not WC friendly unless you invent some type of sled to push/pull the WC up the hill. Also, make sure when dusk arrives, COVER UP!

I'm always on the hunt for an adventure so when I saw this was only 30 mins from my hotel, I knew I…read morehad to make a morning out of it! The entry fee was $7 and the drive to the dunes was quiet and peaceful. I went by myself and felt safe enough exploring the area alone. The views were gorgeous! This is truly a hidden gem tucked away in the farm lands. If you're in the mountain home area, check this place out!

Drove the distance to see the cave. We got there and they told me I could not take my purse in the…read moremuseums. They do not allow any purses,backpacks or bags. I said I didn't want to go through the bird museum and the other one that I only wanted to see the cave. They told me I could not see just the cave. They want $15 and you have to go through their museums. Does that mean that the cave isn't worth going through if you have to go through the museums? And any smart woman is not going to lock her purse in the car in a parking lot!

Not a very friendly or inviting place. 60 bucks to look in a muesem of collections from around the…read moreworld and the cave. A lot of stuffed birds and animals. You do get lights for the cave. No restrooms just porta pottys. The cave is nice and cold.

We followed our gps & too dirt roads to Canyon Rim Trail. There were benches & markers…read more In 1974, Evil Knievel tried & failed to leap across this mile-wide chasm of the Snake River Canyon west of Shoshone Falls on his engineered rocket motorcycle. His parachute prematurely deployed as the Skycycle left the launching rail but winds caused him to drift into the canyon. At the bottom, he landed near the water. If he landed in the water, he probably would have drowned, due to a jumpsuit/harness malfunction the kept him strapped in the vehicle. Surprisingly, he survived the jump with minor injuries. At the city's visitors center, Knievel's supporters erected a monument to their hero with a carved likeness of the rocket motorcycle. It's engraved, "Robert 'Evel' Knievel: Explorer, Motorcyclist, and Daredevil. Attempted a mile-long leap of the Snake River Canyon on September 8, 1974 employing a unique Skycycle. The large dirt ramp is visible appox. 2 miles east of this point on the south ridge of the canyon. Donated to the community by Sunset Memorial." The mound of his jump is from the marker.

Pretty nostalgic place to visit considering my father used to talk about this stunt a lot while…read moregrowing up. My husband brought me and there is plenty to see. Many roads to certain falls were closed which is such a shame. All in all I had a wonderful time.

Tip. Get site 7, 10, or 8. They have the best views of the river and overlook everything, and…read morearen't down by the reservoir. Bathrooms and grounds are spotless. Very park-like. Would be great for bocce ball . The 30's odd numbers have huge "backyards".

The museum tells the story of the pioneers who traveled along the 2,200-mile Oregon Trail from…read moreMissouri. At Three Island Crossing they forded the Snake River and continued their journey. The museum also does a good job of telling the story from. The perspective of Native Americans who generally had friendly encounters with the travelers and who traded goods. The problems began later as settlers aggressively grabbed land and pushed the native peoples aside. Admission to the museum, part of Thrree Island Crossing State Park and campground, is free.

We absolutely loved this tour! We opted for the guided tour & man was it worth it! Lisa was very…read moredope! She had a fun personality, and was very informative. We enjoyed having access to so much of the prison, including being able to walk into the cells. Thank you Lisa for your patience as we were able to take our time as we were in a small group.

I went to Boise with friends, and pretty much did what the group wanted to do, because I had no…read moreclue what to do on my own. I had no expectations, well I wasn't really expecting much. I have to say I really enjoyed touring around here! I'm sure it's a lot more beautiful then when it was in operation. I loved reading the stories of the inmates, though a lot were sad stories. I spent a lot more time here than I was expecting to!

Just moved near the neighborhood, and this was our very first hike here. It was a safe, easy…read morechoice! We went in early December, so it was definitely chilly and muddy from the rain the day before. However, we wore good hiking shoes, so we were dry at least. Trail took about 2 hours round trip, and the trail was dirt/rocks but easy enough for kids. Bring: water, snacks, appropriate clothes depending on the weather, dog! I brought a beanie, gloves, and warm clothes for the hike in December. I would avoid going on rainy days or if it recently rained. Mud will slow you down. There are little info boards posted along the trails - nice read. Great trail for a short walk. I hear it gets crowded during the weekends and good weather days. Go early!

3.39 miles of decent incline. Nice benches up top to sit on. We started hike at 5:50am and we're…read moreable to watch the sunrise it was beautiful. Plenty of parking down below at trailhead.

Fleece the campers???…read more I went through the procedure to reserve one of the smaller sites for our 21' trailer. The price of $40 was prominently displayed. OK, a bit high for a one-night stay in a state park with no sewer or water connection. But, I'll pay for the convenience. Big surprise upon checking out. The total cost was shown to be $58.71, nearly 50% higher than the $40 advertised price. Here is what the additional charges were for: $7 Motor Vehicle Fee. My vehicle is registered in AZ. How is this justified? And since everyone get there with a vehicle of some sort, why is this not included in the displayed price? $10 transaction fee. I did all the work that the person who used to take the reservation over the phone would have done. The ID State Parks have replaced that service with a computer program. And apparently I have to pay for their computer system as well. Go figure. 3% Service fee. Who knows how they justify this? It is fortunate that the West has an abundance of Federal lands on which one can camp for a small fraction of the cost of this state park.

We happened on this nice park and visitors center while driving across country in our RV. It…read moreincludes cabins and RV sites, but we were stopping to make a picnic lunch. We enjoyed the visitors center a lot, and had a delightful lunch near the Snake River. History, shade, friendly people, and serenity - what more could we ask for?

We drove for :30 through potato's fields & dairy farms to get here. Upon entering the site we…read morepassed a replica tower that ensured the incarcerated did not escape. We started our visit at the Visitor Center where we saw is a :30 video providing the history of the site & history of Executive Order 9066 which authorized the incarceration. Rangers started our tour at a relief model of the camp during the war when over 30,000 were incarcerated. We visited the in ground storage, sparse cramped restored barracks, latrine, mess hall & restored baseball field. The Visitor Center has many displays & artifacts describing the history of the war, incarceration, and Minidoka. There is also an honor roll listing volunteers that filled the ranks of the infamous Combat Team & Military Intelligence Service. I was surprised how emotional I became looking at the site, the number of Japanese here & the sparse, rough terrain. Volunteer Parc Rangers here are granddaughters of those that survived these camps.

This is tough site to reach, but absolutely worth a visit for the historical importance. Most of…read morethe original concentration camp is in ruins or only foundations. The new visitor center is great and has lots of exhibits inside. Be sure to read their hours and seasonal information carefully before visiting. As in 2024, they're not open until May 24, and then only on the weekends plus Friday. The grounds are open to visit at any time during the day and the park stamp is available outside in a closed and covered box.

The reason my daughter and I went to see this monument was because I am old and it was on my bucket…read morelist. This was because Lincoln was an incredible man, leader and President. Also, this replica was the work of the sculptor who carved the Mt. Rushmore monument and so that makes it exceptional and important. And the sculptor was born in Idaho! It was inspirational to put my hand in his and to realize how tall he and his hat and shoes were. Thanks to the sponsors that brought this treasure to us ( MLPierce) We need more Lincolns in our mist.

This statue is in Front of the Black History Museum and near the Boise Zoo in Julia Davis Park, in…read moredowntown Boise. This statue is very large and can withstand kids climbing on him. Abe Lincoln, our 16th President of the United States, is there for you to pose with. Whenever I visit the park, I see people snapping pics with good ol' Abe L and you should, too!