Idaho’s Hot Springs TravelWise

In Traveler magazine’s November/December issue, writer P.F. Kluge searches for the ultimate hot spring soak in Idaho. Here, we offer the best links so you can book your entire trip to Idaho—online.

Get information on U.S. hot springs.

Basics

Getting There
Orbitz.com
Where to start to book your flight to Idaho from anywhere in the world

Determining Time Difference
Official U.S. Time
An interactive map that enables you to click on any U.S. state to get information on the current time

Making Telephone Calls
AT&T
Simply type in the name of the place you need to call, the name of the city it’s located in, and click “find it”

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions in almost every U.S. city—simply type in the name of the Idaho city you’re traveling to and click “go” for instant weather reports

Essentials

Where to Eat
Idaho Statesman
A searchable database to get information on restaurants located throughout Idaho

Excite.com
Links to information on Idaho eateries, cafes, and bakeries

North Idaho Directory
Links for information on restaurants, delis, coffee shops, and more in northern Idaho

Where to Stay
Visit Idaho
Information on Idaho hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and inns—plus, a link to locate campgrounds

Idaho Accommodations
Extensive information on Idaho lodging, searchable by location

Lava Hot Springs
Information on Lava Hot Springs, an inn mentioned in our November/December article, “The Perfect Soak”

The Lodge at Riggins Hot Springs
Information on the Lodge at Riggins Hot Springs, a lodge mentioned in our November/December article, “The Perfect Soak”

How to Get Around
Idaho Department of Transportation
Information on the best ways to get around Idaho—plus, a link to get information on road conditions

Things to Do

Attractions
Visit Idaho
Detailed information on the best sights in Idaho—plus, a search engine to get details on hot springs located throughout the state

Soak.net
An online site dedicated to helping you find hot springs throughout the U.S.

Recreational Activities
Visit Idaho
Information on outdoor recreational activities available in Idaho, searchable by activity type

Idaho State Parks
Where to find out about Idaho’s state parks

Travel Resources

Maps
About.com
Links to get four different maps of Idaho

Access Idaho
A direct link to ten detailed Idaho maps

Media

Newspapers
Idaho Statesman
The online edition of an Idaho major daily newspaper

Boise Weekly
The online edition of a Boise-area weekly newspaper

Books
Rough Guide
Rough Guides’ take on travel to Idaho

USA Citylink
A direct link to order a variety of books on Idaho

Magazines
Sage Online
A direct link to an article about Idaho’s hot springs, written for an online magazine

Radio
Radio Locator
How to search for radio stations with frequencies that reach various parts of Idaho

Travel Guides

For More Information
Visit Idaho
Information on Idaho’s accommodations, activities, restaurants, festivals, and more

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