01 Nov 2016
Here are our top 3 places to see fall colours in Idaho:
- Selkirk Loop
Visitors looking for gorgeous colour-changing foliage should not miss out on the Selkirk Loop. From Priest River, through Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry, to the border town of Porthill, this northern Idaho's drive is particularly indicated during the fall. Stop at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, at the base of the Selkirk Mountain Range and travel to the St. Joe River Scenic Byway, an 89-mile route that will immerse visitors into a kaleidoscope of colours.
- Salmon River Scenic Byway
The Salmon River Scenic Byway follows the Salmon River through the Salmon-Challis National Forest, serving as a natural pathway into Idaho's rugged backcountry. The Salmon River Scenic Byway is a treasure for fall foliage adventure. As visitors get closer to the Idaho/Montana border, the landscape becomes even more dramatic and the colours climb in intensity.
- Boise
Located along the Boise River and nestled against foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boise is also known as “The City of Trees”. Oaks, maples, and ash add flecked hints of colour to the downtown area, local parks and the North End neighbourhood. The Boise riverbanks and adjoining parks are luminous with mature trees adding brilliant oranges and deep reds to the landscape. Cottonwoods and aspens add gold to the palette, with native low-growing plants and shrubs adding shades of red. Embark on the ultimate fall foliage tour and explore the Boise Greenbelt with a walk or bike ride on a 25-mile path along the scenic Boise River.
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For more information, please visit:
https://visitidaho.org/trip-guides/road-map-to-idahos-fall-foliage/
https://visitidaho.org/trip-guides/find-fall-on-the-route-of-the-hiawatha/
Notes to Editors
Idaho is ideal for family travellers, outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, or those just looking for a relaxing getaway. A year-round destination, wherever you choose to explore in this magnificent state, you will find spectacular scenery, fun things to do and friendly, helpful people. You will also find a place that is unhurried, unspoiled and unassuming. Adjacent to Washington and Oregon in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho stretches from the top of Nevada and Utah to the Canadian border. The beautiful state has a variety of landscapes – from forests to desert and rugged mountains to broad farmlands.
Over 30 Scenic Byways across the state pave the way to adventure. Idaho offers unspoiled nature, white-water rafting, ranching experiences, Native American culture, biking, golf and wineries, spring through fall. Winter offers mountain sports with blue skies, sunshine and powder snow in a variety of destination resorts including Sun Valley. Powwows, rodeos, cultural celebrations and festivals fill the calendar with a variety of interesting choices.
