48 days in Idaho Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hell's Half Acre Lava Field and Japanese Pavilion. Escape the urban bustle at Harriman State Park and Mesa Falls. Get out of town with these interesting Idaho Falls side-trips: Idaho Potato Museum (in Blackfoot), EBR-1 (in Arco) and Island Park (Big Springs & Johnny Sack Cabin).

For maps and tourist information, read Idaho Falls travel planner.

Orlando to Idaho Falls is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Orlando to Idaho Falls. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Orlando in August: highs in Idaho Falls hover around 86°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Twin Falls.

Step out of the city life by going to Shoshone Falls and Snake River Canyon Trail. Explore hidden gems such as City Of Rocks National Reserve and Three Island Crossing State Park. Explore Twin Falls' surroundings by going to Pomerelle Mountain Resort (in Albion), Castle Rocks State Park (in Almo) and Oregon Trail (in Glenns Ferry).

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Twin Falls trip planner.

Getting from Idaho Falls to Twin Falls by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Idaho Falls in August since evenings lows in Twin Falls dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Ketchum.

Step out of the city life by going to Craters of the Moon National Monument and Redfish Outlet Lake. Discover out-of-the-way places like Bald Mountain and Wood River Trail. Take a break from Ketchum with a short trip to Challis Hot Springs in Challis, about 2h 15 min away.

For maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Ketchum route planner.

You can drive from Twin Falls to Ketchum in 2 hours. Traveling from Twin Falls in August, things will get a bit cooler in Ketchum: highs are around 81°F and lows about 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Stanley.

On the 2nd (Sat), let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and then explore the activities along Stanley Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the natural beauty of Kirkham Hot Springs, contemplate the waterfront views at Redfish Lake, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To see more things to do and tourist information, go to the Stanley trip itinerary builder site.

Drive from Ketchum to Stanley in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Ketchum in September, Stanley is a bit cooler at night with lows of 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Salmon.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Goldbug Hot Springs and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Education Center, then examine the collection at Lemhi Historical Museum, and then admire all the interesting features of Salmon River Scenic Byway.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Salmon road trip site.

Drive from Stanley to Salmon in 2.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Stanley in September since evenings lows in Salmon dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Coeur d'Alene.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Farragut State Park and North Idaho Centennial Trail. Visiting Coeur d'Alene Lake and Tubbs Hill Nature Trails will get you outdoors. Explore Coeur d'Alene's surroundings by going to Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park (in Cataldo), Wallace (Historic Wallace & Pulaski Tunnel Trail) and Emerald Creek Garnet Area (in Saint Maries).

For maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Coeur d'Alene vacation maker app.

Traveling by car from Salmon to Coeur d'Alene takes 5.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Salmon to Coeur d'Alene due to the time zone difference. September in Coeur d'Alene sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 47°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Lewiston.

Visiting Hells Gate State Park and Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like ROW Adventures - Salmon River Canyons and Latah Trail Bike Path. Venture out of the city with trips to Moscow (Moscow Farmers Market & Arboretum & Botanical Garden) and Monastery of St Gertrude (in Cottonwood).

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Lewiston trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Coeur d'Alene to Lewiston in 2.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Coeur d'Alene in September, with highs in Lewiston at 79°F and lows at 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to drive to McCall.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Brundage Mountain Resort and Lake Cascade State Park. Take a break from the city and head to River Adventures and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around McCall: Rapid River Fish Hatchery (in Riggins), Gold Fork Hot Springs (in Donnelly) and Kelly's Whitewater Park (in Cascade).

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read McCall road trip planning website.

Getting from Lewiston to McCall by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Lewiston to McCall, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Lewiston in September; daily highs in McCall reach 69°F and lows reach 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to drive to Boise.

Take a break from the city and head to Boise River Greenbelt and Lucky Peak State Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area and Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. Venture out of the city with trips to Winery Seekers Wine Tours (in Star), Roystone Hot Springs (in Sweet) and 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards (in Eagle). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Hulls Gulch Nature Trail, explore the landscape on two wheels at Ridge to River Trail System, walk around Barber Park, and take an in-depth tour of Idaho Military History Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Boise online itinerary planner.

You can drive from McCall to Boise in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from McCall in September: high temperatures in Boise hover around 79°F and lows are around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.