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Region in Idaho, United States
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Southwestern Idaho is in Idaho.
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Named for the largest sand dune in North America, the park also has camping, cabins, fishing, an observatory (open April until October), hiking, and bird watching.
Featuring the deepest gorge in North America, refuge's 652,000 acres (264,000 hectares) affords a wide variety of activities including camping, hiking, and especially white-water rafting.
The 485,000 acre (196,000 hectares) refuge protects one of the world's largest concentration of nesting raptors including falcons, eagles, hawks, and owls. Come in spring and early summer to see them at their best.
A ghost town in the Owyhee Mountains, Silver City offers a hotel, outfitter, and gift shops. Events are held throughout the year. The roads don't open to most vehicles until spring so check conditions before leaving.
The park's location is at one of the most famous river crossings of the Oregon Trail. The park celebrates this history and also has camping, cabins, fishing and hiking.
Offers a variety of trips on the Payette River, from half to full day excursions on anything from mellow water to whitewater fun.
Nearly 50 wineries are scattered throughout the region. An auto tour is available for tasters to sample the beverages at the vineyards and tasting rooms (except for their designated driver).
Excursion train running between Horseshoe Bend and Banks. The only one in Idaho.
Bear Valley Rafting offers half-day and full-day whitewater rafting trips on the Payette River, with family-friendly class II & III rapids, to more thrilling class IV rapids.
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Boise · International · BOI
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Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown.
McCall is in Idaho.
Mountain Home is a city in Southwestern Idaho.
Nampa is Idaho's second largest city with a population of approximately 80,000. It is located in the Treasure Valley of Southwest Idaho.
Payette and Fruitland are towns in Southwestern Idaho. The smaller town of New Plymouth is also nearby.
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