Visiting Hells Canyon National Recreation Area – 2TravelDads

Hells Canyon - 2TravelDads

Visiting Hells Canyon National Recreation area is a remarkable experience. Being the deepest river gorge in the USA, Hells Canyon is jaw-dropping and such a unique place to explore. We’ve got all the info for planning a trip to this outdoor wonderland, including jet boats, rafting, hiking and more.

If you’re looking specifically for information about doing a jet boat here, we’ve got you covered, but don’t limit yourself to this one activity. From Lewiston or Clarkston there are plenty of ways to explore the Snake River and Idaho wine country. If you have more questions than what we cover, please leave a comment or send us a note!

Things to do at Hells Canyon

What I love about Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is how many things there are to do there AND the whole area around it. With Lewiston, ID and Clarkston, WA at the northern end of the canyon, and Oxbow, OR at the southern end, you’ll never be lacking activities. 

The most common way people visit the gorge is via jet boat, and it’s certainly one of the best things to do in the area. A jet boat is a metal boat that runs on water jet propulsion instead of propeller motors. This allows the jet boats to both go really fast and cover a ton of mileage, and to be able to navigate very shallow areas and through rapids. They’re an awesome fete of engineering.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

Bed and Buns B&B – Boise Gay Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Buns B&B - Boise, Idaho

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay:

Bed and Buns is a stately home situated in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from downtown Boise. The location is convenient for those traveling by car or plane as we are just off the I-84 interstate highway, and only 5 minutes from the main airport, and yet only 15 minutes from the local gay scene, bars, restaurants and nightlife.

Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities year-round. The approximate time it takes to leave from the front door and be sitting on a chairlift at Boise’s popular Bogus Basin Ski Resort is just 45 minutes. The famous Payette river; offering class 4 kayak and river rafting is just under an hour away, or you may float the Boise River right through downtown Boise. Bed and Buns is the perfect place for gay travelers to feel at home and get to know the area, and because we are the only gay-only bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and those heading east, it makes for a very welcoming experience for the LGBT traveling community.

We offer three intimate rooms, all with private baths, complimentary wifi, television, a billiards room, a beautiful 1 acre tree-covered backyard that has a multi-leveled redwood deck with an outdoor hot tub, as well as outdoor showers, a fun room in the basement, and access to a guest buffet area with complimentary confections, soda, wine, beer, and water, and fresh cookies are baked several times a week. A continental breakfast is served every morning consisting of fresh fruit, homemade pastries, a main breakfast entree, coffee and juices.

We have repeat visitors from all over the world who stay with us often, so please join us for the numerous lively, and intimate conversations about life and our LGBT experiences.

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Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals in Idaho

Carl & Maria's Bunkhouse – Gay Friendly Boise B&B

Carl & Maria's Bunkhouse Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay: Breathtaking views from every room. You might want to call it a lodge – We call it “C&M Bunkhouse” We can even marry you! Many options available – BBQ Dinners and Breakfasts can be included by a professional chef (Dinners Thursday’s thru Sunday nights) and other nights by request. If you want to be private and not partake in the meals provided, there is a Kitchenette included in YOUR living space. You can also have access to our master kitchen and living room area. Enjoy the quiet and time away from the City. Boise is close (30 minutes) and there are two stores 20 minutes away. 15 miles from Historic Idaho City and 12 miles from the famous Hilltop restaurant off Hwy 21. Elk, wild turkey, quail, and deer at our doorstep (no hunting) in spring and fall. 16 miles from Downtown Boise, Up Hwy 21 and then 2 miles up the dirt road, you’ve arrived at a peaceful, beautiful slice of heaven. Wrap around deck gives you a private show the the best sunrises and wildlife the mountains have to offer. Hot yoga room, In house gym, patio Jacuzzi, Amazon TV, and more. Hiking, Water sports near by. We even have a hiking trail 100feet from our front door. Summertime? Paddle boarding, fishing, kayaking right here (10 minutes away). Wintertime? Snowshowing right here, and Bogus Basin ski resort less than an hour door to door. Spring and Fall, enjoy the 6 mile hiking trail and all the beauty and wildlife.

See the Carl & Maria’s Bunkhouse Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals in Boise

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