Idaho may be a hotspot for adventure and recreation during the warmer months, but once the summer crowds have cleared out, fall is the perfect time to slow down and appreciate the magnificent beauty of the Gem State in a whole new way.
On a national scale, our gorgeous slice of paradise is all-too-often overlooked as a picturesque autumn destination, but a number of our beautiful cities have topped lists for their outstanding displays of seasonal color — places like Idaho Falls, Sun Valley, and Coeur d’Alene, just to name a few. Today, we’re going to show you one overlooked city that seems to have it all when it comes to autumn beauty. Rustic, simple, and breathtaking, fall in this charming small town is brought to life through all the colors that lay dormant in the summer heat, revealing vibrant real-life paintings of cottonwoods, aspens, and brush foliage at their peak. When you visit, be sure to bring a camera!
If a day trip to just one beautiful Idaho town this season isn’t enough, be sure to check out our gorgeous fall foliage road trip. You’ll absolutely love it!
Kooskia, Idaho is a breathtaking town of only 600 or so residents that sits as a perfect gateway between central and northern Idaho.
The Greater Kooskia Chamber of Commerce/Facebook Forested and lovely, this charming haven is scenic in every season. But fall transforms this picturesque beauty into a uniquely dramatic backdrop that captures all of the rugged natural beauty of Idaho.
Nestled along the Clearwater River, hints of early fall start along the water’s edge…
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And gradually weave their way into every nook and cranny.
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Enjoy the colors that envelop Battle Ridge.
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Drink them in from afar from the Harris Ridge or Woodridge Road overlooks.
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Take a scenic drive and let the watercolor leaves swirl around you in prismatic color.
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Or simply immerse yourself in the beauty up close and personal from the edge of Clear Creek or the vibrant Clearwater River.
Kathy Zimmerman/The Greater Kooskia Chamber of Commerce/Facebook The Kooskia area is known for its world-class clear, sparkling rivers and abundance of Steelhead, rainbow trout, bass, whitefish, and other popular game fish species. This is a fisherman’s paradise, where even the mirage of fish colors become more vibrant as the season changes.
No matter where you turn, the beauty of autumn in all of its various forms will overtake you in this charming town.
Kathy Zimmerman/The Greater Kooskia Chamber of Commerce/Facebook Mysterious, foggy mornings… the crisp, refreshing air… the blending of dark evergreens with bold pops of deciduous… you’ll find it here and so much more.
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The Greater Kooskia Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
Forested and lovely, this charming haven is scenic in every season. But fall transforms this picturesque beauty into a uniquely dramatic backdrop that captures all of the rugged natural beauty of Idaho.
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Kathy Zimmerman/The Greater Kooskia Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
Kooskia Chamber of Commerce
The Kooskia area is known for its world-class clear, sparkling rivers and abundance of Steelhead, rainbow trout, bass, whitefish, and other popular game fish species. This is a fisherman’s paradise, where even the mirage of fish colors become more vibrant as the season changes.
Mysterious, foggy mornings… the crisp, refreshing air… the blending of dark evergreens with bold pops of deciduous… you’ll find it here and so much more.
