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See. Boise Whitewater Park Surf urban waves on the Boise River Greenbelt, with adjustable features for all skill levels.

Eat. Lucky 13 Pizza Enjoy pizza and beer on the patio in the Harris Ranch area of East Boise. Flying Pie Pizzaria Taste possibly the best pizza in the Northwest, including a summer-only habanero pizza. Big Jud's Try one-pound burgers and double patties at this nationally recognized spot.

Stay. Big Idaho Potato Hotel↗ Stay in a unique hotel shaped like a giant potato. The Grove Hotel Experience the highest-end hotel in Boise, part of the Coast Hotels chain. Hotel 43 Book a stay at this boutique hotel in downtown Boise.

OutsideSep 23, 2026

You Can Still Afford to Live in a Great Climbing Town. Here Are 6.

When the best climbing seems blocked by sky-high housing prices, these are the underrated climbing towns you can still afford.

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  • Tennessee RiverAquariumChattanooga, United StatesDeep water soloing along the river near Chattanooga
  • Indian CreekSightBluff, United StatesEndless splitters, over an hour's drive from Bluff
  • Valley of the GodsSightBluff, United States40-minute drive from Bluff, offers rock climbing
  • Comb RidgeCaféBluff, United StatesA cool eatery in Bluff
  • Shelf RoadSightCañon City, United StatesLimestone sport mecca, 48 minutes from Cañon City
  • Four Mile CreekSightCañon City, United StatesAbundant bouldering a few miles north of town
  • Buckskin CragsSightCañon City, United StatesVariety of climbing less than 20 minutes away
  • Rock SteadyPlaceCañon City, United StatesClimbing gym in pre-development, target opening 2027
  • Wauhatchie PikeSightChattanooga, United StatesLegendary bouldering near Chattanooga
  • New River GorgeTrailFayetteville, United StatesOffers thousands of trad, sport, and bouldering routes
  • Gripped FitnessPlaceFayetteville, United StatesSmall bouldering and board gym in Fayetteville
  • Mount LemmonSightTucson, United StatesAlpine environs with over 3,000 trad, sport, bouldering routes
  • Cochise StrongholdSightTucson, United StatesBackcountry, rugged experience with 800-some routes
  • The BLOCPlaceTucson, United StatesDiscover thrilling heights at Rocks and Ropes, Tucson…
  • Sugarloaf QuarrySightWinona, United StatesAbout 40 sport routes in Winona
  • Winona ice climbing parkSightWinona, United StatesOne of a handful of ice parks in the country
  • LaCrosseSightWinona, United StatesSport climbing about 25 miles away
  • Red WingSightWinona, United StatesSport climbing just over an hour away
  • Winona State UniversityPlaceWinona, United StatesHas a climbing wall open to the public
  • High Point ClimbingPlaceChattanooga, United States
  • Synergy ClimbingPlaceChattanooga, United States
  • Panther PeakSightTucson, United States
  • Gate's PassSightTucson, United States
  • Rock Solid ClimbingPlaceTucson, United States
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Atlas ObscuraSep 8

AO’s Favorite Unusual Sites to Spend a Night

Where to stay is a pivotal part of any trip, sometimes just as important as the destination itself. The place you rest your head can dictate not just the quality of sleep you get but the kinds of activities you choose, the people you meet, and the way you engage with the culture around you. That’s especially true at these accommodations, which are anything but ordinary—combining thoughtful desi…

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OutsideMar 25

These Permit-Free Adventures Are Just as Epic as Half Dome, Angels Landing, or Teton Crest

Did you miss the permit window for Angel’s Landing, Half Dome, or the Teton Crest Trail? We have 10 alternatives to keep your next outing epic, even if you didn’t nab a reservation.

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  • El CapitanSightYosemite National Park, United StatesThe granite monolith is about 3,000 feet (914 m) from base to summit along its tallest face and is a world-famous…
  • Desolation WildernessTrailLake Tahoe, United StatesMoonscape with erratic rocks and open ridges.
  • Tahoe Rim TrailTrailLake Tahoe, United States167-mile loop around Lake Tahoe.
  • Cloud’s RestTrailYosemite National Park, United StatesStrenuous hike with panoramic 360-degree views.
  • Tenaya LakeSightYosemite National Park, United StatesElectric blue lake visible from Cloud's Rest.
  • The SpineTrailYosemite National Park, United StatesRocky, narrow route to Cloud's Rest summit.
  • Watchman TrailTrailZion National Park, United StatesShort hike with broad vista of river valley.
  • Washakie Pass LoopTrailWind River Range, United States36.5 untamed miles in the Wind River Range.
  • Cirque of the TowersSightWind River Range, United StatesHorseshoe-shaped, many-spired peaks above 12,000 feet.
  • Alice-Toxaway LoopTrailSawtooth Wilderness, United States18.8-mile loop through Sawtooth Wilderness.
  • Coyote Gulch Loop TrailTrailGrand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, United StatesSlot canyon hike with arches and natural bridges.
  • Jacob Hamblin ArchSightGrand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, United StatesArch in the landscape, good resting spot.
  • Virgin RiverSightZion National Park, United StatesAquamarine river cutting through desert sandstone.
  • Beaten PathTrailRed Lodge, United StatesTrek through Beartooth-Abroska Wilderness.
  • Beartooth HighwayPlaceRed Lodge, United StatesRoute 212 in Montana and Wyoming between Red Lodge and the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
  • Alice LakeSightSawtooth Wilderness, United StatesAlpine lake with sunrise reflections of El Capitan.
  • Toxaway LakeSightSawtooth Wilderness, United StatesAlpine lake with flat, sun-baked slabs.
  • Twin LakesSightSawtooth Wilderness, United StatesAlpine lakes flanked by granite slopes.
  • Buckskin GulchTrailWire Pass Trail, United StatesLongest continuous slot canyon, requires scrambling and wading.
  • Lizard Head PlateauSightWind River Range, United StatesHighest point on Washakie Pass Loop with wraparound views.
  • Cathedral RocksSightYosemite National Park, United States
  • Watchman PeakSightZion National Park, United States
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Smithsonian MagazineNov 14, 2025

How Landlocked Idaho Became a Leader in Urban Surfing

Boise's wave park is attracting outdoor adventurers—and the innovative public works project is inspiring other cities

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 6, 2025

11 Midcentury-Modern Airbnbs for Design Lovers

Open floor plans, gigantic glass windows, and minimalist furniture define these historic Airbnbs across the country.

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  • Borah ParkParkPark with a public pool near Boise home.
  • Elsewhere
  • Zilker ParkParkAustin, United StatesZilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas, at the juncture of Barton Creek and the…
  • The WavePlaceLambertville, United StatesSerpentine property built by Jules Gregory in 1960.
  • Joshua Tree National ParkSightPalm Springs, United StatesOne-hour drive from Palm Springs villa.
  • Manitowoc RiverSightManitowoc, United StatesIt flows into Lake Michigan at the city of Manitowoc.
  • San Francisco BaySightEl Cerrito, United StatesBay views from floating home.
  • Washington SquareNeighborhoodBeaverton, United StatesFive-minute drive from Beaverton home.
  • Indiana Dunes National ParkNature reserveMichigan City, United States20-minute drive from A-shaped home.
  • North Carolina Botanical Garden FoundationPlaceDurham, United StatesSupports foundation that stewards Villa Pinea.
  • Barton SpringsSightAustin, United StatesThe largest spring, Main Barton Spring, supplies water to Barton Springs Pool, a popular recreational destination…
  • Glass HouseMuseumNew Canaan, United StatesFamous midcentury-modern home by Philip Johnson.
  • Eames HouseMuseumPacific Palisades, United StatesDesigned by Charles and Ray Eames.
  • Stahl HouseSightHollywood, United StatesDesigned by Pierre Koenig.
  • Farnsworth HouseSightPlano, United StatesDesigned by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
  • Twin Palms EstatePlacePalm Springs, United StatesFrank Sinatra's home designed by E. Stewart Williams.
  • Dia BeaconMuseumWappinger Falls, United States
  • Storm KingSightWappinger Falls, United States
  • Austin City Limits FestivalFestivalAustin, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

The Best Airbnb in Every State Across the US

From sea to shining sea, we’ve surfaced palatial mansions, tiny houses, and everything in between.

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  • The Basque Museum and Cultural CenterMuseumLearn about Basque culture in Boise
  • The Basque MarketRestaurantPintxos, Paella, Spanish wines, and twenty years of family recipes on the Boise Basque Block Choose your visit Walk…
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  • Mount KilimanjaroTrailKilimanjaro, TanzaniaIt is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m…
  • Hot Springs National ParkNature reserveHot Springs, United StatesOffers 26 miles of forested hiking trails
  • Saguaro National ParkTrailTucson, United StatesThe 92,000-acre (37,000 ha) park consists of two separate areas—the Tucson Mountain District (TMD), about 10 miles…
  • Mesa Verde National ParkTrailMesa Verde, United StatesTour ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings dating to the 1190s
  • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkHotelVolcano, United StatesHike two active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
  • Alla VitaRestaurantChicago, United StatesIn-demand West Loop restaurant known for fresh-made pastas
  • Pappajohn Sculpture ParkParkDes Moines, United StatesFeatures enormous artwork by famous artists
  • Clarkson Covered BridgeAttractionCullman, United StatesBuilt in 1904, added to National Register of Historic Places
  • Anchorage MuseumMuseumAnchorage, United StatesFeatures Arctic Studies Center with First Peoples exhibition
  • Honeycone Craft Ice CreamRestaurantChester, United StatesEnjoy small-batch, handcrafted ice cream from Honeycone Craft Ice Cream in Chester, CT.
  • Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayAttractionBlue Ridge, United StatesOld-fashioned railroad runs along the Toccoa River
  • Fairfax State Recreation Area and Lake MonroeSightBloomington, United StatesOffers beach, boat ramp, and picnic areas
  • CosmosphereMuseumHutchinson, United StatesSpace museum in Hutchinson
  • StratacaMuseumHutchinson, United StatesSalt mine museum in Hutchinson
  • Speed Art MuseumMuseumLouisville, United StatesHosts exhibitions like "Vian Sora: Outerworlds"
  • The MazantRestaurantNew Orleans, United StatesBywater mansion with manicured gardens and heated pool
  • Studio BESightNew Orleans, United StatesWarehouse showcasing large-scale murals by Brandan Odums
  • Camden Hills State ParkNature reserveCamden, United StatesPopular in fall for kaleidoscopic colors
  • IntegratronSightLander, United StatesDome for healing sound baths in a geomagnetic vortex
  • Yankee Freedom ferryPlaceKey West, United StatesAffordable way to reach Dry Tortugas National Park
  • Mount Battie Auto RoadSightCamden, United StatesOffers views of kaleidoscopic colors in fall
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