- Whitewater rafting is one of the most popular pastimes in Idaho.Whitewater 44 image by Harvey Hudson from Fotolia.com
Whitewater rafting and kayaking are two of the most common pastimes in Idaho, making the Salmon River and Hells Canyon two popular tourist attractions. Other attractions include the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, the Shoshone Ice Caves, Idaho Botanical Gardens, the Boise National Forest and Yellowstone National Park (which extends into Idaho and Montana from Wyoming). - The River Dance lodge is an all-inclusive guest ranch located on the banks of the Clearwater River. Visitors to the ranch can choose from six rustic, hand-crafted log cabins that feature two or three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, private decks and hot tubs. The resort offers activities such as whitewater rafting trips, fly fishing, hiking, canoe and kayak trips and horseback riding. The Syringa Cafe is a full service restaurant on the property that offers Mediterranean and Northwest cuisine, as well as an extensive wine list. Guests can choose from three all-inclusive packages, including the explorer series, the adventure series and the serenity package.
River Dance Lodge
7743 Highway 12
Kooskia, ID 83539
(800) 451-6034
riverdancelodge.com - Twin Peaks Ranch is located in Salmon, Idaho, near Williams Lake and offers guests their choice of all-inclusive packages that include rooms, meals, entertainment and activities, such as horseback riding, whitewater rafting, fishing and cattle drives. Guests can choose from deluxe one- or two-bedroom cabins all featuring fully equipped kitchens, walk-in closets and whirlpool tubs. Amenities include airport shuttle, a full-service bar, an on-site restaurant, bicycle rentals, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing guides, a golf course, gift shops, horse stables, hunting guides, laundry services, a heated swimming pool, a hot tub and a rifle range.
Twin Peaks Ranch
58 Twin Peaks Ranch Road
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 894-2290
twinpeaksranch.com - The Red Horse Mountain Ranch in Harrison, Idaho, is a family operated dude ranch that has been offering guests all-inclusive vacations since 1947. Packages include three meals each day, a private suite, cocktails and unlimited snacks, unlimited long-distance calling, wireless Internet, use of hot tubs and swimming pool, laundry services, use of the library, board and card games and evening entertainment. Each suite features private bathroom, central heat and air, writing desk, mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. /All-inclusive packages also include a variety of guided activities such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding, yoga, kayaking, mountain biking, archery and whitewater rafting.
Red Horse Mountain Ranch
11077 East Blue Lake Road
Harrison, ID 83833
(888) 689-9680
redhorsemountain.com
