When you start heading west in the United States, the landscape continues to grow more and more stunning. We would say the beauty peaks in Idaho. Some of the best nature and landscapes in the United States are found in Idaho.

The nature and landscapes are some of the many reasons people travel to Idaho for a vacation. You have lodging options in Idaho, and the best choice is to stay at a guest ranch. Such as Red Horse Mountain Ranch. 

One reason why is that we are relaunching our popular Outdoor Adventure Weeks for October.

Starting the weeks of Oct. 11, 18, and 25, we offer you the ultimate flexibility for your next getaway. Whether you want to stay for the full week or join us for a half-week escape (arriving on either Monday or Wednesday with a three-night minimum), there is an option that fits your schedule.

7 Interesting Facts About Idaho’s Great Outdoors

There are many reasons to take it slow and enjoy the view in Idaho. Here are some things to keep in mind when you visit Idaho.

  • Hells Canyon is North America’s deepest gorge. It reaches a maximum depth of about 7,900 feet.
  • Shoshone Falls is taller than Niagara Falls by more than 40 feet.
  • Lake Pend Oreille is one of the deepest lakes in the United States. This makes it one of the best places for a U.S. Navy submarine testing base. The U.S. Navy Acoustic Research Detachment Base is the test bed for Navy sonar and new hull design testing.
  • The Sawtooth Mountains consist of 40 peaks above 10,000 feet in one recreation area.
  • NASA trained Apollo astronauts on Idaho’s lava fields. Craters of the Moon has served as a NASA space exploration research and astronaut-training site for more than 50 years.
  • Bruneau Dunes holds North America’s tallest single-structured sand dune. The sand dune is approximately 470 feet high.
  • Idaho’s Panhandle holds a fragment of an inland temperate rainforest. It’s a rare temperate rainforest that covers parts of British Columbia, Washington, and Montana.

Idaho Is Packed With Natural Attractions You Can’t Find Anywhere Else

Idaho’s nature is in a league of its own. See it for yourself when you stay at Red Horse Mountain Ranch. 

Get in touch with us by calling 888-689-9680, emailing [email protected], or booking directly on our website to start your journey.