Family Vacations Directory - Idaho

LPIDFamily vacation spots: Boise Coeur d' Alene, Sun Valley, McCall, Pocatello,  Harrison, and anywhere along the Salmon River. Best places for fun: World Center for Birds of Prey, City of Rocks National Reserve, Craters of the Moon lava field, Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, The Faulkner Planetarium, and Silverwood Theme Park. What’s to do? Whitewater rafting, fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, ice climbing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, picnicking, and camping. (Image provided by Destination Wilderness.)
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ARTICLES
USA: Cross-Country Skiing the Ultimate Field Trip for Healthy Family Fun.

Who doesn't want to do something that's easy, fun and affordable? Cross-country skiing vacations are becoming more popular because they are easy, fun, affordable, and dare I say healthy for everyone. The adrenaline rush from a morning on the trails with your kids will yield more than a calorie burn burn. Winter feels good! [Read More]

Tours: Eco Family Adventures, Pure Family Fun - River Rafting, Sailing, and Hiking in the Rain Forest.

Raft the Middle Salmon in Idaho; hike through a Costa Rican cloud forest; sail the Agean Sea along the coast of Turkey or cruise among the Galapagos Islands, the choices are perfect for an earth-friendly family adventure. [Read More]

USA: National Wildlife Refuges - Stepping Back in Time with Your Children.

From Montana to Florida and Delaware to South Dakota spring is a time to observe the amazing conversion of the seasons. America's First National Wildlife Refuge, tiny Pelican Island, hosts a celebration each March. The annual antics are really wild family fun to break up the monotony of daily life. [Read More]

Idaho: Lewis & Clark, Creating a Family Field Trip.

Getting out and doing as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for everyone, which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Tracking Dinosaurs on Vacation.

Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Family Reunions and Gatherings.

Thinking of a family reunion? We have a few suggestions with one thing in common; they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. From Idaho and Montana’s Gold Country to the hot springs of Colorado we have discovered the a few terrific reunion spots. [Read More]

Idaho: Boise, Family Adventures - Get on the Salmon River and Go.

River rafting with kids has its benefits, no Ipods, IM or text messages get in the way of fun. And the electronic barriers aside, the quality time, river energy and natural thrills cannot be beat. Do the cool, rugged (not for sissies) Main Salmon with your favorite kid and share the thrills in an oar-rigged raft, paddle raft, or inflatable whitewater kayaks. Paddle like crazy and share the glide; this is the fun stuff better than TV. [Read More]

Idaho: Salmon, Lewis & Clark, Creating a Family Field Trip.

Getting out and doing as well as seeing the real stuff is energizing for everyone, which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. [Read More]

Idaho: Sun Valley, Off-Slope Time.

Of course Sun Valley has a world-class ski mountain. Doesn’t every ski resort? What sets Sun Valley apart from the rest of the Rocky Mountain West is the plethora of off- slope activities, the vast wilderness that envelops the region and the small town atmosphere of Ketchum and Sun Valley. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Salmon River Fork, Idaho: Eco Family Adventures - Idaho

Raft with your kids – wilderness, whitewater, campfires, and fun. [Read More]

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Boise, Idaho: Destination Wilderness Rafting

Raft the Salmon River with your kids. [Read More]

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Boise, Idaho: Heritage Inn

Mountain bikes are available for rent to tour the nearby Greenbelt path or historic East end neighborhood. [Read More]

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Sun Valley, Idaho: Sun Valley Trekking Yurts

A unique family experience. [Read More]

Sun Valley Trekking Yurts


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