| Idaho is the "Gem State," and motor home | | | | the Moon is so named because of its lunar |
| enthusiasts love it. What makes Idaho so | | | | landscape and eerie otherworldliness. It is |
| wonderful? It has some of the best unspoiled | | | | definitely a place you'll want to see along |
| natural beauty in the United States. It can | | | | the way. |
| also boast that it's one of the most | | | | |
| scenically diverse states in the union, | | | | In southern Idaho, the lush forest begins to |
| despite its small size. | | | | give way to high desert. The Snake River |
| | | | winds through the high country, leaving an |
| Here are a few facts about Idaho that can | | | | arid valley full of pretty desert scenery and |
| help you decide if you want to visit. | | | | lots of great fishing spots. |
| | | | |
| - Idaho is the most forested of all the Rocky | | | | Anywhere you stop along the way, you'll find |
| Mountain States, with nearly half of its land | | | | a decent motor home park. Idaho is known all |
| covered in tall, whispering pines. | | | | over the RV world as the place to go, and |
| | | | there are great accommodations everywhere. |
| - More than half of the land in the state is | | | | Here are a few of the local RV parks that get |
| federally protected, which means that it's | | | | the best customer satisfaction ratings. |
| more than half national park. | | | | |
| | | | Hi Valley RV Park - Boise |
| - It is also one of the wettest of the Rocky | | | | |
| Mountain States, with thousands of lakes, | | | | Open all year round, Hi Valley RV Park is |
| rivers and streams winding through its | | | | conveniently located just five minutes from |
| forested mountain terrain. That also means | | | | downtown Boise. It's a perfect spot the mixes |
| some of the best fishing in the Rockies! | | | | the city conveniences and the wilds of the |
| | | | mountains. They also have all kinds of |
| You can thank the massive ice-age glaciers | | | | information about things to do all over the |
| for the beauty of northern Idaho. When they | | | | state. You can contact them by phone or email |
| melted, they left behind all the lakes, | | | | for more information. |
| rivers and reservoirs that cut their way | | | | |
| through the lush evergreen forests. Up in the | | | | Bambi RV Park - Coeur d'Alene |
| north, where along the Montana border, are | | | | |
| the Idaho side of the Bitterroot Mountains, a | | | | If you're taking in Idaho's beautiful |
| favorite mountain range of campers, hikers | | | | forested north, Bambi is a great place to |
| and fisherman all over the country. | | | | stay. It is a small and friendly mom-and-pop |
| | | | RV park with 21 spaces and full hook-ups. |
| This is also the area where the famous French | | | | Located in Coeur d'Alene, it puts you close |
| expedition crossed on its way to see | | | | to grocery stores, restaurants and other city |
| exploring the Louisiana Purchase. The area is | | | | entertainments. They have a toll-free you can |
| rich with history and culture. You can learn | | | | call for more information. |
| about the early journeys of explorers to the | | | | |
| great northwest, and the Nez Perce tribe that | | | | Waters Edge RV Resort |
| still lives there and practices its | | | | |
| traditional culture to this day. | | | | For more remote lodging along the beautiful |
| | | | Payette River, check out Waters Edge. You can |
| In the central part of the state, you will | | | | walk right off your campsite and find |
| find historical highways that cross the great | | | | wonderful hiking, fishing and other |
| rivers including the Salmon River, Little | | | | activities. They also offer sailing, |
| Lost River and Silver Creek. In the | | | | horseback riding, and they have a wonderful |
| northeast, every highway is a scenic drive, | | | | hot springs nearby. You can contact them by |
| and you'll want to make sure you take your | | | | phone or e-mail for additional information. |
| time and make lots of stops along the way. | | | | |
| Bring plenty of film! | | | | Idaho is an RVer's paradise. Go there |
| | | | yourself and you'll see why everybody's |
| You can also see Craters of the Moon National | | | | always talking about "The Gem of the |
| Monument, a truly unearthly terrain of lava | | | | Mountains. |
| rocks, sagebrush and cinder cones. Craters of | | | | |