This 5 acre public botanical gardens was founded in 1994. Here native & cultivated plants that…read moreflourish at high altitudes are showcased. Unfortunately, it never connected us to the region's unique beauty & fosters environmental stewardship through education, events, displays, and plant collections. This is a popular space for weddings & events. But, there wafe a turn at the sign & went into a redid area with gated homes.

What a fantastic hidden gem and truly worth a stop. It is such a fun place to spend an hour or two…read moreexploring plants, sculptures, and beautifully kept grounds. We had the pleasure of chatting with Nancy who could not have been kinder and happily answered all of our questions. My friend used a plant identification app which added an extra layer of fun to the visit. This is a spot I would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Stopped by here when we were driving by to check out this National Monument. They have a small…read morevisitor center and gift store that was open for off season hours and part of the driving loop was closed for the season, but we were still able to experience part of the park. We had a great experience.

It's a bit off the beaten path but worth the detour. Some may think this is a barren, volcanic…read moregraveyard but they would be way wrong. There were so many colors, textures, shapes, caves, cones, spatters, and life in this National Monument. Loved the hiking and views. We did the north crater trail starting away from the visitor and going about half way. There are some big hills walking in sand so it's not an easy trek and half way was enough. The views looking into the crater are awesome. The broken top loop trail gave you a more up close look at the vibrant vegetation. The first part is uphill but after it down and flat. We did the Indian Cave which had plenty of light. It does involve traversing rocks so be prepared. You'll need solid shoes. You need to get a stamp to go into the caves. Stop at the visitor center to answer 2 simple questions. My fav trail was the Inferno Cone viewpoint. The first part is steep but the views from the top are amazing. So worth it.

Mountain biking instruction by certified mtn bike instructors will absolutely take your riding to…read morethe next level! Program will take all skill levels and build on your foundation. These guys are great. The facility is over-the-top! Huge pump park, skills course with graduated obstacles, and single track to put it all into practice. The lodge (about 2 easy hours drive from Ketchum) is new and "backcountry" at it's best - all off the grid, spacious living areas and bedrooms. They'll do all your cooking and all you have to do is sleep eat and ride! If you prefer, bring your tent and do the whole thing low-key. They are out to teach you how to ride.

We found this campground last minute. Super easy to book online. Beautiful landscaping, easy to…read morehook up and clean. Highly recommend. A little traffic noise as it is right off the 20 bypass.

Wow. I wish there was a rating lower than one star. Sadly, there's not. I made reservations…read moremonths in advance to fish on Monday, September 16 in Stanley, Idaho, on the Salmon River. The booking agent at Picabo insured me that my guide, Zack Mayhew, would pick me up in front of my hotel, Red River Inn, in Stanley, and that he would call me the day before my trip. Zack called me at 8:30 pm the night of the 15th, and basically told me that the river was "blown out", and not enough water to fish it from a drift boat. This was a complete fabrication, as driftboats on the 16th were going down the Salmon River from my vantage point. So, if I wanted to fish on that Monday, I could get in my truck and turn around and drive back down through the valley an hour-and-and-half to rendezvous with him. This is not what I signed up for. I never received any phone calls from the management at Picabo apologizing to me. I'm under the impression they don't even guide on the Salmon River. It is too far north for them. So I was left, after driving from Bend, Oregon, to Stanley, Idaho, with no guide. I called the fly shop myself the following day and got a young man on the phone who tried to make it sound like it was my fault and I misunderstood. Really? He told me he would tell his management staff about me being stranded in Stanley, but I never heard a word back. How sad they couldn't even take the time to reach out to me. I would never use them. -Mike M

Friendly workers, interesting story telling on the guided tours, very pretty jewelry and souvenirs…read more The caves were a perfect cold to the hot heat of the day.

A great way to kill a couple of hours. The staff were kind and the guide was great. She answered…read moreall questions and went at a great pace.

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?

Excellent quality, price and place employees are super attentive and courteous…read moreWebsite works great for setting appointments

Nice place. Closed under construction but it really is a very short walk. Bathroom I didn't go in…read morebut hubby used it to change and said it was nasty. Worth the trip through those majestic mountain ranges.

We had a fantastic trip down the river. Our guide, Audrey, was very safety oriented, knowledgeable,…read morekind, helpful, funny, and really made the trip fun for all guests on our boat.

Excellent rafting trips! Our guide, Carson, was the best. Kid friendly trip and lunch was…read moredelicious. Highly recommend!

What an adorable little town in the middle of absolutely nowhere. Did you know that Arco is the…read morefirst town in the U.S. to gets it's electricity from fission? Indeed it is. Nice people too! Going through town you'll see the hill with every year painted on it since.. 1930? Maybe I saw 26 too. All I can say is that the fact that we can see spray paint from 100 years ago is testament to their lack of precipitation! Not a lot of weathering going on on that hill. Some may say it's a little tacky, but I say, good for you, Arco! You have an Art Installation!

If I were to choose between Emmett and Arco to live in I would probably pick Emmett because there…read moreare actually more places to go and more to do. That being said Arco is pretty dull and could be more interesting. It really could be more interesting, but Google maps was bored as soon as I arrived. The apps on my phone were pointing out events in Spokane, Washington. There are a few points of interest yet they are as unknown as the fact that Arco is the first town in the country that has power from a nuclear plant. What makes this town a little sketchy is that you don't know if there is radiation. Most people suspect a leak, but the government is indicating that nothing is wrong. Next time I come I'm probably going to bring a Geiger counter. What is really interesting is when you are just a few minutes outside of Arco you see all of these numbers on the side of the hill. It was a little shocking, but as I got closer it looked similar to the graffiti on the way to the Black Canyon Dam. I asked one of the locals. He chuckled and explained for a while the adults were irritated with students going up there to spray paint the hill, but eventually the adults started to take pride in this graffiti. They take so much pride in this they even have post cards of this hill in the store. Besides the hill there are other points of interest. I heard there was a submarine and there are arches. They do have a sign about Atoms for Peace, but it is right next to a baseball field. I think that it is funny that a place like this is right in the middle of all of these national parks and they just decided to use the town as some guinea pig for nuclear power. South of Arco we have Craters of the Moon and Sun Valley and up north are the Tetons. There is much here to see that does not get very much attention. I may come again just to check things out. More reviews to come in the near future.