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Idaho City Park N’ Ski Trails

Idaho City, Idaho · Family Attractions, Trails

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The Idaho City Park N’ Ski trail network provides winter skiing and snowshoeing opportunities along Highway 21 northeast of Idaho City.

Admission
Paid activity or permit; check current tickets, passes and program fees
Hours
Check the official activity calendar; winter operation depends on season and conditions
Setting
Outdoor

Amenities & Features

  • Whoop-Em-Up, Gold Fork, Banner Ridge and Beaver Creek Summit access areas
  • Groomed and ungroomed winter routes
  • Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
  • Access routes to reservable backcountry yurts

Good to Know

Park N’ Ski permits are required November 15 through April 30. Trail difficulty, grooming, dog rules and restroom availability vary by trailhead. Choose a route suitable for your family and check official maps and grooming reports. This listing covers multiple trailheads 18-25 miles northeast of town. The map marks Whoop-Um-Up only, not every route entrance. Yurts require separate reservations. Preserve ski tracks when using other permitted activities.

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Bear Basin Nordic Center

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions, Trails

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Bear Basin Nordic Center near McCall offers about 25 kilometers of groomed classic and skate-ski trails, operated by Payette Lakes Ski Club.

Season check: October 15, 2026. As of October 15, 2026, the official closure notice refers specifically to the completed 2025-26 season. A 2026-27 opening date is not yet confirmed. Winter trail hours are sunrise to sunset when open; check Nordic Pulse for current openings and grooming.

Admission
Paid activity or permit; check current tickets, passes and program fees
Hours
Check the official activity calendar; winter operation depends on season and conditions
Setting
Outdoor

Amenities & Features

  • Classic cross-country skiing
  • Skate skiing
  • Reserved lessons for different abilities
  • Dog-friendly ski trails

Good to Know

Bear Basin is a separate trail location from Little Ski Hill. Check current trail openings and grooming reports before visiting. The Nordic center does not rent equipment; arrange gear through a local shop. Walking, snowshoeing and snow biking are not permitted on the Nordic ski trails. Lessons require reservations. Pack out dog waste.

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Joe Marmo / Wayne Lehto Ice Arena

Idaho Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Indoor Fun

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The Joe Marmo / Wayne Lehto Ice Arena at Tautphaus Park provides seasonal indoor ice skating in Idaho Falls.

Admission
Paid activity or permit; check current tickets, passes and program fees
Hours
Check the official activity calendar; winter operation depends on season and conditions
Setting
Indoor

Amenities & Features

  • Public-skating sessions
  • Skate rentals
  • Learn-to-skate instruction
  • Hockey programs and a snack bar

Good to Know

The city announced that the 2026-27 ice season opened October 3, 2026. Check the rink calendar for public-skate times and current admission and rental fees. Classes and hockey programs require separate arrangements. The arena has its own schedule and admission, separate from the surrounding park and nearby zoo. Use the arena entrance at 390 Rogers Street.

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Campion Ice House

Hailey, Idaho · Family Attractions, Indoor Fun

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Campion Ice House is the home of Hailey Ice, offering public skating and ice-sports programs in the Wood River Valley.

Admission
Session admission varies; skate rental $5
Hours
Use the dated rink calendar for public-skating sessions and closures
Setting
Indoor

Amenities & Features

  • Public skating sessions
  • Skate rentals
  • Learn-to-skate programs
  • Youth hockey and curling opportunities

Good to Know

Use the day-to-day rink schedule to find a public-skating session. Hockey games, classes and private bookings have separate times and may require registration or admission. Confirm current fees, rental sizes and beginner-program ages before visiting.

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The rink publishes a $5 skate-rental fee. Check admission for your chosen public session.

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Palouse Ice Rink

Moscow, Idaho · Family Attractions, Indoor Fun

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Palouse Ice Rink in Moscow offers public ice skating and organized skating programs during its ice season, with roller-skating activities in summer.

Admission
Paid activity or permit; check current tickets, passes and program fees
Hours
Check the official activity calendar; winter operation depends on season and conditions
Setting
Indoor

Amenities & Features

  • Public skating and skate rentals
  • Learn-to-skate programs
  • Youth skating activities
  • Hockey and curling programs

Good to Know

Check the daily rink schedule for public-skate sessions rather than assuming all open hours are available for recreational skating. Confirm admission, rental fees and class registration before visiting. Public skaters must complete the required waiver. Carrying children while skating is not allowed.

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CDA On Ice

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Family Attractions

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CDA On Ice is a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink at McEuen Park in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Admission
90-minute skate session: ages 3–12 $14; ages 13+ $18; skate rental included; spectators free
Hours
Season Nov. 6, 2026–Jan. 18, 2027; select a timed session on the booking calendar

Amenities & Features

  • Outdoor winter skating
  • Reserved skating sessions
  • Downtown waterfront setting

Good to Know

The official 2026-27 season runs November 6, 2026, through January 18, 2027. Use the booking calendar to choose an available session; private bookings can affect public availability.

Check current admission, skate-rental arrangements and requirements for young skaters before booking. The map pin is near the Front Avenue entrance; follow the rink’s directions within McEuen Park.

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The operator publishes 90-minute session prices including skate rental. Confirm eligibility and charges for children under age 3 before booking.

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The Activity Barn

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions

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The Activity Barn is a seasonal snow-tubing destination just outside McCall, with a conveyor lift that brings riders back uphill.

Season check: October 15, 2026. As of October 15, 2026, the official page still shows a season-end closure and says tickets are coming soon. The 2026-27 opening date and reservable sessions are not confirmed. Check the operator’s current announcement before making a trip.

Admission
Paid activity; check current tickets, passes or program fees
Hours
Check the official calendar before visiting; winter operations depend on the season and conditions

Amenities & Features

  • Snow-tubing lanes
  • Magic Carpet conveyor lift
  • Timed tubing sessions

Good to Know

Children must be at least 36 inches tall and able to pull their own tube. Each person rides in a separate tube; lap riding is not allowed. Each participant needs the required account and waiver.

Check the official page for ticket sales, opening dates, session availability and rates. The operator accepts credit or debit cards rather than cash. Dress for outdoor winter conditions.

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Lost Trail Ski Area

Sula, Montana · Family Attractions

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Lost Trail Ski Area, also known as Lost Trail Powder Mountain, offers downhill skiing and snowboarding at the Idaho-Montana border. Its published visitor address is in Sula, Montana.

Season check: October 15, 2026. The official snow report dated March 30, 2026 closes the 2025-26 season. As of October 15, 2026, the resort is advertising 2026-27 hiring, but a new opening date is not confirmed. Check the latest dated report before traveling. Official snow report

Admission
Paid activity; check current tickets, passes or program fees
Hours
Check the official calendar before visiting; winter operations depend on the season and conditions

Amenities & Features

  • Terrain for a range of skiing and snowboarding abilities
  • Ski and snowboard lessons
  • Youth lesson programs
  • Equipment rentals and food service

Good to Know

This is a border-area outing, with a Montana address rather than an Idaho town location. Check the current mountain report, lift schedule and road conditions before traveling. Reserve age-appropriate instruction and confirm rental sizes ahead of time. Opening dates and services depend on winter conditions.

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Magic Mountain Ski Resort

Kimberly, Idaho · Family Attractions

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Magic Mountain Ski Resort offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in the South Hills, about 28 miles south of Kimberly.

Season check: October 15, 2026. As of October 15, 2026, the official tubing page has an undated open notice but does not confirm a 2026-27 opening date. Verify current operation and available sessions before traveling.

Admission
Paid activity; check current tickets, passes or program fees
Hours
Check the official calendar before visiting; winter operations depend on the season and conditions

Amenities & Features

  • Downhill ski and snowboard terrain
  • Snow-tubing hill
  • Lessons and equipment rentals

Good to Know

Check the resort’s opening notice, road conditions and activity calendar before leaving home. Tubing, lift tickets, rentals and lessons may have different prices and availability. The published tubing rules allow children ages 3 and under to ride on a lap without their own ticket; children ages 4 and older must ride in their own tube. Arrive 15-20 minutes before the booked session. Check current booking terms, prices and lesson ages before purchasing. Official tubing rules and reservations

The resort is outside town on Forest Road 499. The map marks the ski-area vicinity; use the resort’s directions for the final approach.

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Cottonwood Butte Ski Area

Cottonwood, Idaho · Family Attractions

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Cottonwood Butte Ski Area is a community ski hill near Cottonwood with downhill skiing, snowboarding and a beginner area.

2026-27 season update (checked October 15, 2026): Cottonwood Butte’s official homepage still carries an undated notice saying it was unable to open that season. The reviewed calendar did not provide a dated 2026-27 opening announcement. Do not interpret the undated notice as a cancellation of the coming season. Call 208-962-3624 or check the official calendar for operating dates. Official season information

Admission
Paid lift tickets; check current rates
Hours
Snow-dependent; no dated 2026-27 opening announcement found on the official homepage or calendar
Setting
Outdoor

Amenities & Features

  • Four groomed main runs served by a T-bar
  • Beginner hill with a rope tow
  • Ski and snowboard rentals
  • Ski lessons and a lunch counter

Good to Know

Confirm the 2026-27 opening and available services before driving out. Ask about lesson ages and equipment sizes when planning a first visit.

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