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It has the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the largest continuous wilderness area in the lower 48 states, and some of the best white-water rafting in the country on the Salmon and Payette rivers. It also has more natural hot springs than almost anywhere in the USA.\r\n\r\nBoise, the capital, is a friendly, growing city with a river greenbelt and a Basque quarter. In the centre of the state, the Sawtooth Mountains around Stanley are a spectacular range of granite peaks and alpine lakes, and Sun Valley was the first destination ski resort in the USA. In the south, Craters of the Moon is a strange landscape of lava fields, and Shoshone Falls is taller than Niagara. In the east, Idaho has a quieter side of the Tetons and Yellowstone, with towns such as Driggs and Island Park.\r\n\r\nGive Idaho five days to a week, by car. Summer is best for rafting, hiking and hot springs; winter is for skiing.","hw_hub_state_facts":"Main airport | Boise\r\nTime zones | Mountain in the south, Pacific in the north\r\nSales tax | 6%\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants\r\nGetting around | A car is essential\r\nEmergency | 911\r\nTap water | Safe in towns\r\nHot springs | Many are free\r\nHow long to stay | Five days to a week\r\nBest months | June to September","hw_hub_state_areas_title":"Regions of Idaho","hw_hub_state_areas_intro":"Lakes and forests in the north, wild mountains in the centre, and lava plains and the Teton side in the south and east.","hw_hub_state_areas_zoom":"6","hw_hub_state_hostels_pins":"1","hw_hub_state_areas":"South-west Idaho | Boise, rivers | The capital and the Payette River. | 43.6150 | -116.2023 | \nCentral Idaho | Sawtooths, Sun Valley, rafting | Stanley, Sun Valley and the Salmon River. | 44.2163 | -114.9378 | \nSouth-central Idaho | Lava fields, waterfalls | Craters of the Moon and Shoshone Falls. | 43.4166 | -113.5166 | \nEastern Idaho | Tetons, Yellowstone side | Driggs, Island Park and the west side of the Tetons. | 43.7232 | -111.1113 | \nNorth Idaho | Lakes, forests | Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint and big lakes. | 47.6777 | -116.7805 | ","hw_hub_state_itin_title":"","hw_hub_state_itin_intro":"","hw_hub_state_itin":"","hw_hub_state_do_title":"Things to do in Idaho","hw_hub_state_do_body":"Raft the Salmon River, the River of No Return, on a multi-day trip, or the Payette near Boise for a day. Soak in natural hot springs such as Kirkham, Burgdorf or those along the Salmon River near Stanley.\r\n\r\nHike in the Sawtooth Mountains around Stanley to alpine lakes such as Sawtooth Lake and Alice Lake. Walk the lava tubes and cinder cones of Craters of the Moon National Monument, and see Shoshone Falls near Twin Falls, best in spring.\r\n\r\nIn Boise, walk or cycle the Boise River Greenbelt, float the river in summer, and visit the Basque Block. In the north, Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint have beautiful lakes. In the east, Driggs is the quiet base for the western side of the Tetons, and Island Park sits near Yellowstone's west entrance.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Salmon River | Multi-day rafting\r\nSawtooth Mountains | Alpine lakes and peaks\r\nHot springs | More than almost anywhere\r\nCraters of the Moon | Lava fields and caves","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Idaho","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Many of Idaho's hot springs are free and undeveloped, on public land. The Boise River Greenbelt is free, and so is floating the river if you bring your own tube.\r\n\r\nMost hiking in the national forests and wilderness areas is free. Shoshone Falls charges a small fee for cars in summer.\r\n\r\nCraters of the Moon charges entry.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Hot springs | Many are free\r\nBoise River Greenbelt | Free\r\nNational forests | Free hiking\r\nRiver floats | Bring your own tube","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Idaho","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Idaho is famous for potatoes, served every way you can think of. Try finger steaks, a Boise invention, huckleberry everything, and trout from Idaho's rivers.\r\n\r\nBoise's Basque Block has Basque food and drink, from one of the largest Basque communities outside Spain. Boise also has good breweries and wineries nearby in the Snake River Valley.\r\n\r\nSmall towns have diners and pizza.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Potatoes | Every way\r\nFinger steaks | A Boise invention\r\nBasque food | On Boise's Basque Block\r\nHuckleberries | In pies and ice cream","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Idaho","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Boise has bars, breweries and live music downtown, and the Treefort Music Fest in spring. Sun Valley and Ketchum have apr\u00e8s-ski in winter.\r\n\r\nIn small towns and the mountains, nights are quiet.\r\n\r\nStanley's tiny bars are full of rafters in summer.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Boise | Bars and breweries\r\nTreefort | A spring music festival\r\nKetchum | Apr\u00e8s-ski\r\nStanley | Rafters' bars","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Idaho","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Boise Airport is the main gateway. Idaho Falls, Sun Valley (Friedman Memorial) and Spokane in Washington serve other parts of the state. Jackson Hole Airport is close to Driggs.\r\n\r\nA car is essential: public transport is very limited, and distances are long. Some mountain roads close or need chains in winter.\r\n\r\nIdaho is split between two time zones: the north is on Pacific Time and the south on Mountain Time.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Boise airport | The main gateway\r\nCar | Essential\r\nWinter roads | Chains may be needed\r\nTime zones | Pacific north, Mountain south","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Idaho","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Idaho costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Idaho is good value, cheaper than its neighbours, apart from Sun Valley, which is expensive. Camping is cheap and widely available.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6 per cent, and some resort towns add local taxes. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nRafting trips are the main expense, especially multi-day trips on the Salmon.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Value | Cheaper than neighbours\r\nSales tax | 6%\r\nSun Valley | Expensive\r\nRafting | The main expense","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Idaho","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Idaho is very safe; the risks are outdoors. Rivers are cold and powerful, so raft with licensed outfitters and wear a life jacket. Some hot springs are very hot; test the water first.\r\n\r\nBears live in the mountains, especially in the east near Yellowstone, so carry bear spray. Weather changes fast at altitude.\r\n\r\nWildfire smoke can affect late summer. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nRivers | Licensed outfitters, life jackets\r\nHot springs | Test the temperature\r\nBears | Carry bear spray","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Idaho","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Boise for the south-west, Stanley for the Sawtooths, and Driggs or Island Park for the Tetons and Yellowstone.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Boise |  | A friendly capital with a river greenbelt and Basque quarter. | Boise River Greenbelt; Basque Block; Payette River nearby | 1306574\nDriggs |  | A quiet base on the west side of the Tetons. | Grand Targhee; Teton Valley; Grand Teton nearby | 1308001\nIsland Park |  | A forest town near Yellowstone's west entrance. | Mesa Falls; Henrys Fork; Yellowstone nearby | 1308002\nStanley |  | A tiny town below the Sawtooth Mountains. | Sawtooth Lake; Redfish Lake; Salmon River rafting; Hot springs | 1306575","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"June to September is best for rafting, hiking and hot springs. Shoshone Falls is at its biggest in spring. Winter brings skiing at Sun Valley.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Boise, rounded. The mountains are cooler.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 3 | 2 | Skiing\r\nFebruary | 7 | 2 | Skiing\r\nMarch | 13 | 2 | Treefort Music Fest\r\nApril | 17 | 2 | Shoshone Falls at its biggest\r\nMay | 23 | 3 | Spring\r\nJune | 28 | 4 | Rafting season\r\nJuly | 34 | 5 | Peak summer\r\nAugust | 33 | 5 | Peak, wildfire smoke possible\r\nSeptember | 27 | 4 | Quieter\r\nOctober | 18 | 2 | Autumn\r\nNovember | 9 | 1 | Quiet\r\nDecember | 3 | 2 | Ski season","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Music festivals, Basque celebrations and river season.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Treefort Music Fest | March | Boise | A big independent music festival. |  | \nRafting season | June to September | Salmon and Payette rivers | The best time for white water. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Idaho prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Rafting trips cost extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 45 | 25 | 25 | 15\r\nMiddle of the road | 95 | 50 | 45 | 45\r\nComfortable | 200 | 90 | 65 | 100","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Idaho, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Driggs","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/driggs\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Idaho questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is Idaho worth visiting? | Yes, for rafting, hot springs, the Sawtooths and a quieter side of the Tetons and Yellowstone.\r\nWhere are the best hot springs in Idaho? | Around Stanley, along the Salmon River, and at Kirkham and Burgdorf. Many are free.\r\nCan I visit Yellowstone or the Tetons from Idaho? | Yes. Driggs is near the Tetons and Island Park near Yellowstone's west entrance.\r\nHow many days do you need in Idaho? | Five days to a week.\r\nDo I need a car in Idaho? | Yes. Public transport is very limited.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Idaho? | June to September for the outdoors, winter for skiing.\r\nIs Idaho expensive? | No, it is good value, except Sun Valley.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Idaho: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_state_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Driggs | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/driggs\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_state_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_state_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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