Dubbed “The Big Apple of Idaho”, Fruitland is a small city in the Ontario Micropolitan Area at the western end of the Treasure Valley. The name Fruitland comes from the profusion of orchards close by in this highly fertile farming region, where several tributaries meet the Snake River. Ontario, Oregon is barely a couple of …
This historic city is at the confluence of the Weiser and Snake Rivers, right on the state line between Idaho and Oregon. Here at the far western end of the Treasure Valley, Weiser is ensconced in fertile farmland, producing peaches, pears and apples but also raising livestock. So in the summer you can head out …
Rupert is a city that sprang up almost overnight after the construction of the nearby Minidoka Dam in 1906. This project helped turn an immense sweep of Southern Idaho desert into fertile farmland. It also made Rupert one of the first cities in the world to have street lights powered by electricity. Rupert has held …
In Southeastern Idaho’s Cache Valley, Preston is a rural town with astounding mountain scenery on its doorstep. On the eastern flank are the Bear River Mountains, and in a few minutes flat you can be fishing at a crystal clear lake or hiking in an alpine meadow. Franklin, Idaho’s oldest European settlement is on Preston’s …
At the western end of the Treasure Valley, Payette is a city by the confluence of the Payette and Snake Rivers. The Snake River also serves as a state line here, and on the opposite bank is Ontario, the easternmost town in Oregon. This area is steeped in the history of the Oregon Trail, and …
This small city northwest of Boise is in the heart of a fertile valley famed for its fruit production. The formerly arid landscape was first irrigated at the start of the 20th century and soon gained the nickname “Valley of Plenty”. Visit in summer and fruit will be a running theme in Emmett, with U-pick …
Built on top of an ancient shield volcano, Rexburg is a youthful college town, home of the Brigham Young University–Idaho. This is the largest university in the state, and is a private institution run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In fact an overwhelming percentage of Rexburg’s residents belong to this church, …
In the north of the Coeur d’Alene Metropolitan Area, Rathdrum is a small city against the backdrop of the Selkirk Mountains. With a maximum elevation of more than 5,000 feet, one peak right on Rathdrum’s doorstep has the same name as the city. A big chunk of Rathdrum Mountain is open to the public, and …
Some 20 miles west of Boise, Middleton is a small but growing city in the Treasure Valley. Like most places in the Boise area, Middleton is expanding by the year and has more than tripled in population since 2000. Middleton a distinct rural flavor, with a world of agritourism experiences awaiting you close by. You …
At an elevation of more than 5,300 feet, Hailey is a small but growing town in the marvelous Wood River Valley. The mountains of the Sawtooth National Forest track the valley on both sides. This immense wild region is ripe for all manner of outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. …