With terrain ranging from valleys and mountains to rivers and plains, Idaho is home to some of the most diverse and breathtaking parks in America. Sections of Yellowstone National Park stretch over the border from Wyoming into Idaho, though there aren’t any entry roads to the park within state lines.

Craters of the Moon National Monument is a wildly unique landscape formed by volcanic activity. There are several popular hikes that traverse the ancient lava fields and include caves and craters that are tons of fun to explore. This park alone is the size of the state of Rhode Island.

Idaho’s state park system has 27 beautiful areas that offer hiking, camping, and boating activities as well as winter sports activities. Campground facilities include every type of accommodation, from cabins and yurts to developed campgrounds to more secluded primitive campsites. You’re sure to find the ideal spot to spend a few nights under Idaho’s beautiful starry skies in the comfort of a camper van.

One of the most beautiful road trip options in southern Idaho is Thousand Springs Corridor, named because of the stunning waterfalls found throughout. This area has six separate park units to explore and offers great opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Boise is the capital of Idaho and has plenty to offer adventurous spirits. Self-proclaimed river rats flock to the area every summer to enjoy days paddling and rafting on the beautiful Boise River. Close to wilderness areas in just about any direction, Boise is a popular stop for outdoor enthusiasts on their way to hike, mountain bike, camp, climb, fish and of course, raft the river. The towering Rock Mountains as the backdrop of this Mountain West city are constantly beckoning people to adventure.

Idaho is an excellent location to rent a camper van and get a taste of life on the road in one of the most beautiful states in the West. Thousands of miles of national forest, state parks, and recreation areas provide plenty to do in Idaho for every kind of outdoorsy person.

Shoshone Falls (212 feet), near Twin Falls, Idaho drops 52 feet farther than Niagara Falls.

The deepest river gorge in North America is Idaho's Hells Canyon at 7,900 ft deep.

Idaho is the number one producer of potatoes, trout, Austrian winter peas and lentils.

Nearly 85% of all commercial trout sold in the US is produced in the Hagerman Valley of Idaho.