Must-See
Sawtooth Mountains
Jagged granite peaks above alpine lakes in central Idaho, with Redfish Lake and the tiny town of Stanley as the base.
- Best Time to Go
- Jul–Sep
Our full guide to Sawtooth Mountains is being written. It's on the Rocky Mountains list as If You're Nearby.
What to See
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Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
About 227 miles away
Half the world's geysers, plus bison and wolves you can actually see.
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If You're NearbySun Valley
Idaho
About 35 miles away
America's first destination ski resort, where Hemingway lived and is buried, with summer hiking and biking.
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Must-SeeGrand Teton National Park
Wyoming
About 214 miles away
Jagged peaks rising straight out of lakes and meadows, just south of Yellowstone and easy to pair with it.
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