Snake River RV Resort

Have you heard of rockhounding? If not, you might hear it referenced more than a few times at Snake River RV Resort, as this part of Idaho is excellent for searching for minerals and gemstones. The nearest rockhounding hotspot is Graveyard Point (10 minutes’ drive), but other spots like War Eagle Mountain (two hours and 15 minutes) and Bennett Mountain (two hours) are within driving distance too. If you’re more interested in archaeology than the art of rockhounding, take yourself to Celebration Park (45 minutes), Idaho’s first archaeological park. The free guided tours will show you around the old petroglyphs, ranging from 100 to 10,000 years old, and the park also has hiking trails and the historic Guffey Railroad Bridge. Those of you who can’t resist a good family picnic (perhaps one with some ball games?) can take your pick from local parks like the Homedale City Park (five minutes) and Sundance Park (five minutes). Another nice afternoon outing idea is the AgVenture Trail (25 minutes), which begins in downtown Caldwell before visiting local farms and orchards. As you might expect, there are plenty of chances to eat and pick fresh farm produce along the way. Now, Shoshone Falls Park (two hours and 45 minutes) is a little further afield, but well worth it for the view of the huge, misty waterfalls.