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!

This place! What a unique place experience The Idaho mammoth cave, Shoshone Bird Museum & Richard…read moreArthur Olsen Museum of Natural History was! Upon arrival we were greeted by some peacocks and saw some emus! We then started in the natural history museum where there was every taxidermied creature imaginable! There were animals literally everywhere, as well as ancient artifacts. Then we were given lanterns went outside and entered the mammoth cave. It's about 40 degrees so we were glad we brought sweatshirts. The cave was huge and took about 30 minutes to get through, a really neat experience.

Lots of animals and artifacts to look at. The cave is pretty cold so make sure you take your…read morejacket. The walkway is well marked and safe but you do need to pay attention where you're going because you can slip and fall since it's dark. It's only $15 per person. No running water bathrooms available, only portable toilets.

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.

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.

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".

I saw a sign for this place from the freeway, and since I had a little bit of extra time, I decided…read moreto come in and check it out. . It was fascinating. It was a prison from 1872 until the end of 1973, it closed because of concerns about living conditions. All of the remaining inmates were moved to a newer prison south of Boise. Inmate labor had a hand in building almost all of the buildings, and the sandstone for the buildings came from a quarry that the inmates also worked at. The price is very reasonable to get in. You can't go inside all of the buildings, but there are signs everywhere including talking about the buildings that you can't go into. Several of the buildings you can go into, you can see how the inmates lived. Besides just reading the signs about the buildings, for a small extra charge, they do offer a guided tour, or for free, you can bring up an audio tour on your phone. I did the audio tour, and I was so engrossed in the stories, , I didn't think about taking any pictures. The exhibits talk about inmate life what the conditions were like, what it was like to be a guard and administrators here, and there are lots of exhibits that talk about different inmates who were here, what they did, and for some, what happened to them after they got out. The prison held men, women, and at times, even children There is also a fascinating weapons exhibit in the far corner Of the complex. It has weapons from ancient times, all the way up through Vietnam. The most fascinating thing is, all of the weapons were the collection of just one man who donated them.. He donated over 2000 weapons, and just a small piece of that is on display at any one given time. Definitely worth stopping and checking out. Thanks!

What a great experience while visiting Idaho. Our family took us here when we visited and I had…read morejust been to San Francisco the weekend previously and saw Alcatraz so I definitely value this experience. You were able to go in and tour on your own or have someone guide you along the way we chose to do a self guided tour. You were able to go inside and see all the jail sales and solitary confinement. They have a men's quarter and a women's quarter. I also very much enjoyed going to the museum of all of the different types of guns. There is plenty of places to break and sit on a bench if you feel overwhelmed and you're able to go inside of the jail cells. Definitely a fun educational thing to do. They also offer discounts for elderly AAA and EBT. I love a little piece of history inside of a big city

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.

This is one of our favorite camping spots. Located just an hour east of Boise, it's a very pleasant…read morespot as the weather starts to cool down. Campsites are spacious, mature trees provide shade and there's plenty of green grass. The campground includes free showers and a Frisbee golf course. The Snake River, where Oregon Trail pioneers crossed to the other side, is on the southern edge of the park and the Trail interpretive center is worth a visit. It's free.

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!