Even after whittling our list down to the bare bones of quintessential landmarks and destinations, a day that encompasses all of the most iconic Idaho activities our diverse state has to offer would still require an impossible amount of driving and a lot of time. Or a time machine. But if it were possible to do all things “Idaho” in just one day, what would you do? Where would you go? Here’s the condensed version of how we envision the perfect Idaho day.

1. Watch a sunrise over the Tetons.
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2. While you're there, grab a world-famous huckleberry milkshake from the Victor Emporium.
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3. Sandboard down the tallest sand dunes in the country in Bruneau.
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4. Stroll down the Snake River Greenbelt in Idaho Falls.
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5. Enjoy the exhilarating canyon view from the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls.
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6. Explore the cave trail at Craters of the Moon.
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7. Tour the Idaho Capital building..
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8. Take a trip back in time in Idaho City.
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9. Grab the perfect Idaho baked potato at Pioneer Saloon in Ketchum.
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10. Hike up to Redfish Lake near Stanley.
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11. Raft the notorious rapids of the "River of No Return."
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12. Take your trip to the next level - literally by hiking along the Camas Prairie Railroad between Lapwai and Grangeville.
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13. Drive to the top of Hells Canyon on the Idaho border.
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14. Enjoy a fun-filled few hours at Silverwood Theme Park in Coeur d'Alene.
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15. Watch a picture-perfect sunset over Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint.
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While this would round out the trip and ensure you hit the vast majority of Idaho, there’s so much more to do! Modify this trip as you please to make it doable, but be sure to include some camping in there somewhere! How much can you do in one day?

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