Mackay, Idaho

Idaho breweries crisscross the state offering up a variety of hand-crafted beers just waiting to satisfy your tastebuds. Plus, a beer never tastes better than after a great hike on a warm summer day. Bonus: pair your local beer with some delicious pub food and you've got a recipe for the ultimate...

The secret is out. Idaho is the ultimate destination for winter adventures. With so many options for secluded hot springs, backcountry skiing, and free winter festivals all across the state, there's something for every winter explorer. Throw your snowshoes in the car, pack a thermos full of your ...

If you want to spend a day hitting the slopes in Idaho, there are plenty of amazing ski resorts across the state. If you're looking for more skiing, less people, and more of a wild experience, head for the backcountry. For folks who haven't tried cross-country skiing or backcountry skiing, it can...

Don’t worry about finding a babysitter if you’re planning an adventure-filled trip to Idaho. While there are plenty of towering, rocky peaks to summit across the state, there are even more leisurely hikes, peaceful lakes, and kid-sized adventures that will be plenty of fun for Mom and Dad, too. W...

If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you may have heard of the world class slopes in Idaho’s Sun Valley, but for the other three seasons of the year, this area flies relatively under the radar. That’s good news for anybody who likes open trails and peace and quiet in the great outdoors. There are en...

Until this past March, I had never ventured into the state of Idaho. I’d heard rumors of small towns and beautiful sweeping mountains. These rumors were constantly confirmed by my friends who were born and raised in the state. From what I could tell, it was the place to be. A hidden gem of backco...

Mountain biking is one of the best ways to explore Idaho. You can ride deep into the wilderness on a long, challenging adventure or take it easy in the state parks and bring the whole family along for the ride. If you lean towards the need-for-speed rather than the earn-your-turns mentality, you ...

Idaho has been dubbed "The Gem State" for good reason. The jagged mountain ranges and smaller, local crags provide over 1,500 different climbing routes in Idaho with gorgeous views of incredible terrain. Each climbing route has a unique perspective to offer, so climbers exploring Idaho's cannot g...

In Idaho, sometimes you don’t even have to leave the car to reach unbelievable views, but if you’re willing to bundle up and put in a little extra effort, you’ll have the best seat in the house for a stunning sunset and sunrise.Photo: Nick LakePhoto: Nick LakeMt. Roothaan is in the Selkirk Mounta...

When I was young my dad worked at a non-profit organization whose mission it is to help people living with traumatic brain injury. I saw first-hand the profound impact that such an injury can have on one person, their family, and their friends. So when I got my hands on a Session helmet from Smit...

Ten years ago I took my first "real" mountain bike ride on a single track trail in Sun Valley, Idaho. Decked out in sneakers, hiking shorts, and a running shirt, I huffed and puffed my way up the trail to an overlook of the town of Ketchum. Though I still usually wear sneakers when I mountain bik...

“I got kicked out of this bar when I was 21,” my father, Matt, revealed to me as we walked to Whiskey Jacques’ in downtown Ketchum, Idaho. He explained that he had to escort one of his fraternity brothers out of the bar after the man had tried to help himself to a beer from across the counter aft...