Southwestern Idaho
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phone: +1 208 366-7919address: 27608 Sand Dunes Rd, BruneauNamed 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.
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phone: +1 541 523-6391Featuring the deepest gorge in North America, refuge's 652,000 acres affords a wide variety of activities including camping, hiking, and especially white-water rafting.
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Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
phone: +1 208 373-4000address: South Ada, Canyon, and Elmore countiesThe 485,000 acre 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. Silver CityA 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.
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phone: +1 208 366-2394address: 1083 Three Island Pk Dr, Glens FerryThe 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.
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phone: +1 208 793-2221address: 7050 Highway 55, Horseshoe BendOffers a variety of trips on the Payette River, from half to full day excursions on anything from mellow water to whitewater fun.
Snake River Wineries and VineyardsNearly 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).
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phone: +1 208 331-1184address: 120 Mill Rd, Horseshoe BendExcursion train running between Horseshoe Bend and Banks. The only one in Idaho.