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Idaho

Idaho is a landlocked state in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West subregions of the Western United States. It borders Montana and Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west; the state shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border to the north with the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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Why go

  • U.S. state.
  • 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including Sacajawea Statue.
  • Served by McCall Municipal Airport (MYL).

History

Idaho is a landlocked state in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West subregions of the Western United States. It borders Montana and Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west; the state shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border to the north with the Canadian province of British Columbia. Idaho's state capital and largest city is Boise. With an area of 83,569 square miles (216,440 km2), Idaho is the 14th-largest state by land area. The state has a population of approximately two million people; it ranks as the 13th-least populous and the seventh-least densely populated of the 50 U.S. states.

Must-see attractions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTflvty6HgM
Outdoor

Airports

McCall Municipal Airport (MYL) 53 mi to the centre
McCall, ID, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Chamberlain USFS Airport 3.5 mi to the centre
Warren, ID, US
Outdoor
Campbells Ferry Airstrip 7.8 mi to the centre
Cascade, ID, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is McCall Municipal Airport (MYL); 83 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Idaho. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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