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Scenic Byways

Some of Idaho's designated byways have historic significance, but all have extraordinary scenic value. Trace the steps of Lewis and Clark, discover the diversity of Idaho's landscape, or glimpse wildlife in their natural habitat.

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Drive three scenic highways, they converge at one location near Stanley Idaho. The only place in America where 3 scenic highways converge. You can go west from Boise on Hwy 21 to Stanley and continue northeast to Salmon, or travel North from Twin Falls on Hwy 75 through Sun Valley (a great skier's paradise) to Stanley. If you start in Twin Falls, don't miss Shoshone Falls, the Shoshone Ice Caves and nearby the Craters of the Moon National Monument.

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Bear River Heritage Area
Nearest Community: Fish Haven Region: Southeastern
Type: Roadside Attractions
The Bear River Heritage Area straddles the Idaho-Utah border where the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains meet. Come and experience its unique and varied cultural heritage. www.bearriverheritage.com
City of Rocks Backcountry Byway
Nearest Community: Almo Region: South Central
Type: Scenic Byways
An interesting geologic area popular with climbers makes for a unique backcountry drive.
City of Rocks National Reserve
Nearest Community: Almo Region: South Central
Type: Outdoor Recreation
Granite columns up to 60-stories tall loom high above this 500-acre premier rock climbing area with a rich emigrant trail history.
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
Nearest Community: Arco Region: Central
Type: Natural Attractions
View a diverse array of volcanic features and a rich variety of animal and plant life while touring on a 7-mile loop road.
Curlew National Grasslands Scenic Drive
Nearest Community: Malad City Region: Southeastern
Type: Scenic Byways
47,000 acres of sagebrush and grasses comprise the only National Grassland in the intermountain west, providing habitat for a diversity of wildlife including upland game birds and waterfowl.
Custer Motorway Adventure Road
Nearest Community: Challis Region: Central
Type: Scenic Byways
This 46-mile back country drive follows an historic wagon road from Challis over a mountain pass and along the Yankee Fork River to Sunbeam.
Diamond Lil's Wagon Rides
Nearest Community: Idaho City Region: Southwestern
Type: Restaurants
Dinner Wagon Rides
Dragonflyvans
Nearest Community: Coeur d'Alene Region: Northern
Type: Outdoor Recreation
Classic Volkswagen Westfalia Campers. Camp and travel in a unique, comfortable, and ecologically sound way using totally restored Dragonflyvans.
East Shore Backcountry Drive
Nearest Community: Sandpoint Region: Northern
Type: Scenic Byways
At Clark Fork, you can drive to Bayview via the unpaved east shore drive along beautiful Lake Pend Oreille and return via Hwy. 95 to Clark Fork.
Elk City Wagon Road Backcountry Drive
Nearest Community: Elk City Region: North Central
Type: Scenic Byways
An historic wagon road that served mining communities in the 1800s.
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