Guide with maps of Idaho's longest rail trail

Fully updated and revised, Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. Written by a local author with expert knowledge of the region, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the most popular rural and urban rail trails in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, plus complete listings of the region’s other rail trails—from Washington’s Burke Gilman Trail that passes above the old sand point naval base, to Idaho’s Route of the Hiawatha Trail, renowned for its tunnels. Look inside to find: Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type Detailed trail maps Full-color photos GPS coordinates At-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one’s interests Information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, restrooms, and places to eat along the trail; locations of ranger stations, visitor’s centers, and depot museums; and where to rent bikes

Join us on a scenic drive. A drive along one of the oldest Western Highways in the United States, U.S. Route 95. Starting at the southern border in Mexico and ending at the northern border to Canada, U.S. 95 is a 1,561-mile journey that starts in one of the hottest deserts on planet Earth and ends in a beautiful timber forest valley on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Experience every state highway, ghost town, roadside oddity, historical location, geographical landmark, ancient glacial lake, military bases, and native American reservation along the route. This beautiful expanse of the west can only be experienced with this highly detailed analysis of every tourist attraction, historical story, and point of interest that falls along this almost century old highway inside of five unique states. Starting with the historical background on the creation of the original American highway system, this book dives into all the interesting and unique locations along the road in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho.

Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Idaho Off the Beaten Path shows you the Gem State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed––from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.