From swimming holes to interactive animal adventures and some lovely local community gardens this list had got a little bit of all of it! We will continue to add to it as we find new places along our adventures!
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Hot Springs To Visit
Lakes and Swimming Holes
Interactive Animal Adventures In Idaho
Local community gardens
Hot Springs To Visit
This is such an awesome hot spring to visit while in Idaho especially if your near McCall. It even has cabins to stay at for $40 per person a night if your visiting and enjoying all McCall has to offer. Great easy way to relax especially in the cold...
Burgdorf Hot Springs
This hot spring has got 7 different pools to choose from each one at a different temperature. The road out there has amazing scenery and you will love the vibe when you get there. Definitely got to check out this hidden away gem. And it only cost $10...
Gold Fork Hot Springs: Home
If your in the Boise area The Springs is not to far away. A quick drive to Idaho City gets you to an amazing hot spring. They have 2 pools amd a sauna. The Springs have clean bathrooms and showers, and offer poolside service for drinks and food! They...
The Springs
Alright this one is not in Idaho but it's one of my favorites it's right on the border between Idaho and Oregon it's a natural hot spring actually located in Oregon. One of the best parts is it's free! Why not hang out with the locals relax and enjoy...
Snively Hot Spring
Lava hot springs is a great spot to stop if your on your way to Pocatello. It's right off the Portneuf River and the hot springs are open year round with Olympic size pools outside. They have lodging and drinks poolside as well definitely should chec...
Lava Hot Springs
If you are weary of heights this one may not be for you, the name is deceiving and is not flat by any means. The pools are built in the side of a mountain and the views are spectacular. It's just over a half mile hike and has the luxury of seclusion ...
Pine Flat Hot Springs
This is a more popular hot spring as it's not to far from Boise (about 2 hrs), you should arrive early if you want to try to get the place to yourself. A short walk from where you park it has 3 pools and it's quite enjoyable plus it's free and I alwa...
Trail Creek Hot Springs
Lakes and Swimming Holes
Not to far of a drive from Boise this is a summer hot spot for swimming and boating. There are a bunch of spots that you can spend the day sitting on the Idaho beaches while you soak up the rays and meet the locals.
Lucky Peak Lake
You can rent tubes and rafts there so that you can float the Boise river but get ready because it will be busy and cold. If you have your own tube or raft you can just get in and start floating. There are a few spots that you can pull your raft out a...
Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals
This lake is great for boating and swimming in the summer of you're close to Caldwell. Has good fishing spots and you can fish from the bridge as well which makes it convenient if you don't have a boat.
Lake Lowell Park | Canyon County
Interactive Animal Adventures In Idaho
Hanging out with goats while doing yoga is not for everyone but I loved it. Located on the country side of Caldwell they offer yoga classes for adults and children, and offer educational classes and workshops. It's a beautiful area and a ton of fun b...
Goat Yoga | Namaste in the Country | Caldwell
This a rescue and education facility that has over 400 animals at a time. So much fun being able to learn and interact with the animals and all for only $11 or $8 for kids 17 yrs and under. Totally worth checking out especially if you love reptiles.
Idaho Reptile Zoo
This is a family owned farm you get to feed and pet goats, sheep, chickens and a llama! They had kangaroos to see and those really cute highland cows! They also have therapy horses and a huge garden and in the summer where they put on a farmers mark...
Farm | Back Forty Farms | United States
Local community gardens
Such a beautiful garden to walk through it was created as an educational space in the middle of Boise. They have perennials that start to bloom in early April with the vegetable garden not far behind, and be boxes that help with pollination. The gard...
Boise Downtown Teaching Farm
This is an awesome place to get educated on local planes and vegetable gardening. The volunteers love to share their experiences and knowledge with you and they even have classes for adults and children. They are 100% volunteer-based community garden...