As far as capital cities go, Boise is one of our favorites. A thriving downtown districts boasts many independent pubs and eateries and stores selling local goods. Pedestrians and bicyclists meander the city streets, with a network of paths...
Road Trip Through Eastern Idaho
Over the past week I’ve spent a bit of time in Idaho, first traveling to Yosemite National park by way of West Yellowstone and then out of Grant Tetons National Park by way of Jackson, Wyoming. Much of Eastern...
Road Trip through Central Idaho
A road trip through Central Idaho shouldn’t be rushed. A wonderful diversion from the 80mph views on Interstate 84 is the slower and picturesque expanse spanning Idaho Falls and Mountain Home along US 20. I spent the better part...
Idaho Panhandle: Exploring Wallace
About this time last year I was on a cross-country road trip. We were moving from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, taking I-90 through Montana and into the Idaho panhandle. I had been driving all day and the...
Sandpoint, Idaho – Rockies or Bust
The Sandpoint, Idaho area is the perfect road trip for families from anywhere in the Northwest, and it's a great mid-point destination on longer trips. In the far northern part of the state, the Sandpoint area is one of...
Road Trip from Rattlesnake Grade to Wallowa Lake
When I have done TV or radio appearances about our trip, one of the most common examples of letting kids just entertain themselves comes from this section of our drive. I tell parents frequently that you never know what...
Idaho Rocks! Driving the Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
We started this mega trip with few expectations. While we looked forward to seeing some familiar parts of the country, much of our trip would pass through areas we'd never traveled. The drive to Hamilton, Montana from Sun Valley...
