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Fly-fishing in Silver Creek near Sun Valley, Idaho

Fly-fishing Silver Creek near Sun Valley, Idaho (Steve Smith/Photographer's Choice/Getty)

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Seven More Wonders of the Ranching World
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Harrison, Idaho
GORP - Camping - Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Idaho
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GORP - Fishing - Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Idaho
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GORP - Wildlife Viewing - Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Idaho
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GORP - Fishing Lakes - Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Idaho
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Trip Ideas

South Fork Lodge
Swan Valley, Idaho
Fly-Fishing the Montana and Idaho Hot Spots
Exploring Idaho's Heavenly Hells Canyon

Practical Advice

Seafood Watch: The Western Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world's oceans, continues to profile the seafood you should—and shouldn't—eat by indexing the most common fish off the western coast of the United States.
How to Build a Snow Cave
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Ask ten people how to make a snow cave and you'll get ten different answers. Winter-survival expert Greg Davenport, 49, ends the debate. Here's his definitive guide to making a bomber backcountry bunker.
What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Seafood Watch: The Eastern Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world’s oceans, offers information on the environmental impacts of eating various types of seafood.

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch
from $343, 15 days
Nestled in Idaho's spectacular Sawtooth Valley, amidst snowcapped peaks and the meandering Salmon River, high alpine adventure and backcountry...
Hell's Canyon Sportsman's Package
Hell's Canyon Raft Inc.
from $1440, 4 days
Starting in mid-September you can fish for steelhead trout, or bird hunt for Chukar partridge all day long. We take 4 days to cover 32 miles, and...
Idaho Multisport
Northwest Voyageurs
from $899, 8 days
Our multi-sport adventure is the best way to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities while enjoying lodge accommodations each night. We have an...
Red Horse Mountain Ranch
Red Horse Mountain Ranch
from $940, 8 days
Tucked away in a private mountain valley in the northern Idaho Rockies lies the Red Horse Mountain. Here you will find the perfect, all-inclusive...
Little Salmon Lodge - Idaho Fishing Lodge
Northwest Voyageurs
from $649, 7 days
Our Little Salmon Lodge is the perfect place to stay and enjoy several days of guided fishing. We offer packages ranging from two days to a week...

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Gear

Car Camping
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Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
Winter Camping Gear Essentials
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It’s a winter wonderland. Get out there and enjoy it.
What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
Complete Gear Archives: Camping
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things related to camping

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Fitness

America's Best Cities: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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No. 6
City Without Limits
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Adventure Never Felt So Good
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The Hills Health Ranch

Attractions

Bonanza and Custer Ghost Towns

Between Sunbeam and Challis on the Custer Motorway
Box 1086
Challis, Idaho 83226

Description: Have you really been in the West until you've seen an authentic ghost town? Bonanza and Custer are... Read More

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North Idaho Centennial Trail

From the Idaho/Washington state line to Higgens Point, east of Coeur d'Alene

Description: Bridging 24 miles from the Idaho/Washington state line to Higgens Point, the North Idaho Centennial... Read More

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Ponderosa State Park

Box 89
McCall, Idaho 83638

Description: Ponderosa is a great day-trip in the summer, particularly for families looking for an easy half-day... Read More

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