Idaho

HORSE AROUND – Stop by the Appaloosa Horse Museum in Moscow and see why a horse is a horse (more specifically the Appaloosa Horse). They offer activities, like free movies (featuring horses, of course) and horse raffles. You can take home a horse of your very own, so be sure to leave some room in the car. Gallop by at 2720 W. Pullman Road, or check them out at www.appaloosamuseum.org (208-882-5578).

BACK TO BASICS – Nature in downtown Boise? You can have the best of both worlds (apologies to Hannah from Montana) when you visit the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut St. Their unique “Stream Walk” gives you a fish-eye view of the world, and you don’t even have to know how to swim! Check them out at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/education/mknc.

HOME ON THE RANGE – If you happen to be 48 miles east of Kooskia on Highway 12, you might want to stop in on the historic Lochsa Ranger Station. You can find out what life was like at remote ranger stations back in the days when Highway 12 was just a twinkle in the eye of the highway department. There is also a public fishing pond and a walking tour. Call 208-926-4274 for additional information. There is much more to do along Highway 12, which is considered a National Scenic Highway.