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You could spend all summer traveling Idaho's 30 Scenic Byways but I'm guessing most people don't have quite that much time, so I'd recommend you visit http://www.bywaysonline.org/inventory/states/ID or http://www.idahobyways.gov/ to find the one you like. Six of Idaho's scenic byways have received the coveted National Byways designation including the world famous International Selkirk Loop. The loop extends from northern Idaho into British Columbia and NE Washington State, basically surrounding the majestic Selkirk Mountains. Enjoy a good dose of Lewis and Clark history on the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway from Lewiston across the Idaho panhandle to the Lolo Pass on the Montana border. Every one of the 202 miles is filled not only with beautiful scenery but history, culture and adventure. Idaho has everything from the deepest river gorge (Hell's Canyon) to the tallest sand dune (Bruneau Dunes St. Park) in North America. I've been all over the USA and I've never seen such a diverse state as Idaho. What makes it even more fascinating is the fact that most people don't even know where Idaho is on a map!

If you travel from Seattle area to Chicago, be sure to stop in historic Wallace, Idaho - it's loaded with cool places like the Oasis Bordello Museum, Sierra Silver mine (tours) Railroad Museum, Mining Museum and more. Here's a nice little video for ya!