Great American West - Parks and Starry Skies from Northern Idaho to the Grand Teton

From the western town of Lewiston, you can set off to visit the deepest canyon in North America, where the Snake River flows. Along its course, you can navigate by raft or jet boat, admire rock art, spot birds of prey, and go fishing.

The charming town of McCall, on the shores of Payette Lake, offers beautiful hiking and biking trails and the opportunity to taste excellent local beers, produced in the area's over 70 breweries.

Boise, the capital of Idaho, still strongly preserves its Basque cultural heritage from its early settlers. Known as "the city of trees," it is crossed by the Boise River and the Boise River Greenbelt Trail, which offer numerous outdoor activities accompanied by a vibrant cultural scene, beautiful venues, and craft breweries.

Near Stanley, the Salmon River Scenic Byway starts or ends, one of the most beautiful scenic roads in Idaho, which follows part of the Lewis and Clark route. Interesting stops include Redfish Lake, the Stanley Museum to learn about the area's history, Sunbeam Hotsprings, free hot springs, and Challis, near the town of Salmon, where you can admire wild Mustang horses.

Ketchum, an important mountain center and chic and sophisticated resort, is an excellent stop between Craters of the Moon and Boise. It is attached to Sun Valley, a place beloved by Hemingway (buried here), offering high-level services and is popular all year round.

The scenic Teton mountains jut out against the sky in the flat, large prairie, amidst lakes, waterfalls and forests where moose and bison roam free. The tallest peak of the range is Grand Teton, with a height of more than 4,000 m.

Jackson is the typical base-camp for visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton. This lovely, Old Western town has turned into a popular winter and summer resort for hipster youth; it offers several sushi bars and fashionable clubs.