Places to Stop: Full services in Garden Valley; limited services in Banks, Crouch and Lowman.
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Length: Approximately 53 miles. Allow 1 1/2 hours for travel.
SACAJAWEA HISTORIC BYWAY
Length: 132 miles. Allow 2 1/2 hours. Location: Beginning at the intersection of Interstate 15 and Idaho 33 at exit 143, follow Idaho 33 about 12 miles west to its junction with Idaho 28 and then take Idaho 28 northwest for 120 miles to Salmon. Roadway: Two-lane paved roads with areas for passing. Watch for icy conditions and snowdrifts in winter. When to Visit: Throughout the year. Summer months afford easier travel, while spectacular fall colors are best viewed late September through October. Attractions: The Continental Divide, charcoal kilns, Meadow Lake and Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural & Educational Center.
SNAKE RIVER CANYON SCENIC BYWAY
Location: South to north, the byway route begins on Idaho 45 at Walters Ferry and continues to Map Rock Road, to Chicken Dinner Road, to Lowell Road, to Plum Road, to Homedale Road, to Allendale Road, to Ustick Road, to Fargo Road, to Dixie Road, to Wamstad Road, to Apple Valley Road, to the intersection with U.S. 20/26, and to the Nyssa bridge in Oregon. Roadway: Idaho 45 is a two-lane road that’s maintained year-round. All other roadways are local, two-lane roads. Ice patches may occur during winter months. Note: Canyon overlooks may not be accessible in winter. When to Visit: Throughout the year. Visit a variety of vineyards and wine-tasting venues along the route. Orchards are best in spring or fall, just before harvest.
Places to Stop: Full services in Salmon; partial services in Terreton, Mud Lake, Lone Pine, Lemhi and Tendoy.
Attractions: Wineries, vineyards, orchards, Fort Boise, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Map Rock Petroglyph and scenic vistas.
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PEAKS TO CRATERS SCENIC BYWAY
Places to Stop: Full services found in most towns along the route.
Length: 140 miles. Allow 3 hours.
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Location: Junction of Idaho 75 and U.S. 20 to Carey. U.S. 93 to Arco, continuing on U.S. 93 to junction of U.S. 93 and Idaho 75. Roadway: Two-lane road with some passing lanes. When to Visit: Throughout the year. Note: winter weather can be severe, check conditions before traveling. Attractions: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Mt. Borah, Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and Mackay Dam and Reservoir. Places to Stop: Full services in Carey, Arco, Mackay and Challis.
WESTERN HERITAGE HISTORIC BYWAY Length: 47 miles. Allow 1 1/2 hours for travel. Location: From exit 44 in Meridian, take Highway 69 south for 8 miles to East Avalon Avenue in Kuna. Turn south on Swan Falls Road, and continue for 21 miles through the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area to Swan Falls Dam. Roadway: Idaho 69 is a multilane paved road. Swan Falls Road to Swan Falls Dam is a paved two-lane road. The final mile is a steep grade from the Snake River Canyon rim to the dam. Ice patches may occur during winter weather.
SNAKE RIVER CANYON SCENIC BYWAY
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