About Vacation Rentals in Garden Valley

Garden Valley, Idaho, gives you great opportunities to commune with the Great Outdoors in your vacation. The Boise and the Payette are the two National Forests surrounding the area. Garden Valley is centrally located about an hour from the city of Boise, the state capital. Mountains, rivers, streams, and local wildlife are some of the delights that would convert you into an instant outdoor lover. For long, Garden Valley has been known for its prowess in farming. During the central Idaho gold rush in the 1800s, it was the thermal waters around Garden Valley that enabled the region offer produce to its neighbors all year long. Today, tourism is the major contributor to the economy of modern Garden Valley.

Boise, the state capital is a must see and it is a short 50 miles away from the wilderness that attracts you like magnet. Boise National Forest is where you should be if you have a passion for the outdoors. This vast expanse stretching over 2,612,000 acres contain summer range for species like mule deer and rocky mountain elk. Hardcore hikers can choose from 1300 miles of trails. One of the most popular treks is the relatively easy Hulls Gulch Trail, a 3.5 mile hike on gently sloping terrain.

Go for a soak in one of the spas that take advantage of the area's hot springs. Head east, less than an hour, to Sawtooth National Recreation Area and thrill yourself with activities like camping, backpacking, picnicking, rock hounding, rock climbing, photography, float boating, kayaking, trail bike riding, mountain bike riding, boating, hunting, and fishing. Garden Valley is the perfect reason to pack your backpack.