Recreation and Places of Interest
Idaho’s mountains, lakes, streams, and extensive wilderness areas make it a haven for outdoor activities. Principal ski areas include Silver Mountain, near Kellogg; Schweitzer Basin, near Sandpoint; Brundage Mountain, near McCall; and Bogus Basin, near Boise. The world-famous Sun Valley, opened in 1936 by the Union Pacific Railroad, is an important summer and winter resort. Hunters travel from around the world to search for big game in the state’s backcountry, some of which is accessible only by foot or horseback. Idaho is also renowned for sport fishing, especially in the northern rivers...