AboutSue Mecham Expertise Best places to stay, eat, best roads to travel on activities. Idaho native for 45 years, travel is my number 1 hobby, I enjoy conversing with people via internet, and really enjoy helping others plan an enjoyable trip.
Expert: Sue Mecham Date: 5/24/2004 Subject: Summer travel in Idah- new experience
Question Hi Sue and thanks for taking the question. We live in Bonners Ferry, 30 miles from the Canadian border. We have three daughters, 19, 17 and 14. All of us are very 'outdoorsy' playing soccer, swimming, boating, hiking biking etc. WIthout knowing us I know it's very hard but can you perhaps recommend something 'unique' a family of 5 might do for a week in Idaho or even in a surrounding state or area. We've lived and traveled in Europe, just spent 10 days in Hawaii over spring break but would welcome a 'novel' idea for a vacation if you have any. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Jim
Answer Hello!
We've been to Bonner's Ferry many times on our way to and from Canada! You live in beautiful country...
As for a novel idea... how about a boat ride down the middle fork of the Salmon River? (one week)... or even a "national park" tour of Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and the badlands with Mt. Rushmore?
If you haven't already, you need to see Jasper, Alberta and the surrounding area (like Maligne Lake). In the summer you can still walk on a glacier, see snow, and the mountain goats are right on the side of the road.
Let me know if any of these ideas appeal to you... I have more info on each of them if that's what you decide. Hope to hear back from you!
Sue
