(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 24, 2011 ) SOUTHWEST IDAHO - Southwest Idaho is a virtual playground with so many natural wonders to explore and activities to try. Start the day floating high above the Treasure Valley in a hot air balloon followed by a ride through 850 acres of parks along the Greenbelt. Cool off in the afternoon while practicing your paddling skills at KellyÂ’s Whitewater Park, rafting the rapids of HellÂ’s Canyon, or floating down the Boise River. In the evening relax while soaking in Gold Fork hot springs or explore the night sky at Bruneau Dunes Observatory.
Prefer a bit of history and culture but donÂ’t want to miss out on the Idaho sunshine? Start at Three Island Crossing State Park and learn about this key pioneer crossing, then check out the peregrine falcons and California condors at the World Center for Birds of Prey. Spend the afternoon studying viticulture while touring and tasting at award-winning wineries and vineyards. In the evening take the Thunder Mountain Rail to the Starlight Mountain Theater and enjoy a bit of Broadway beneath the moon and stars. For a fun fete, summer also brings the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest to Weiser, the Harmonica Contest to Yellow Pine, and the Rec Fest to Boise.
In the center of things, Boise acts as a central hub offering an international airport, variety of restaurants and hotels, and access to all of the above-mentioned areas. This summer enter to win a free southwest Idaho vacation at www.visitidaho.org
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