IdahoAviation & Car Culture

Idaho is backcountry flying country. Its remote dirt and grass airstrips draw pilots from across the West, and the drives through the Sawtooths and along the Payette are worth the trip on their own.

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Idaho aviation

  • Idaho backcountry airstripsDozens of public strips in the Frank Church wilderness, including the well-loved Johnson Creek.
  • Warhawk Air Museum, NampaWWII aircraft, flying P-40s, and veterans' stories.
  • Mountain Home Air Force BaseHome of F-15E Strike Eagle units.

Idaho car culture

  • Treasure Valley car showsThe Boise area hosts busy summer cruise nights and classic car shows.

Best drives in Idaho

Sawtooth Scenic BywayHighway 75 from Ketchum to Stanley beneath the jagged Sawtooth Range.
Payette River Scenic BywayHighway 55 along whitewater from Boise to McCall.
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayU.S. 12 following the Lochsa River and the route of Lewis and Clark.
Good to know

Idaho FAQ

Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Idaho?
Start with Idaho backcountry airstrips, Warhawk Air Museum, and Mountain Home Air Force Base. Dozens of public strips in the Frank Church wilderness, including the well-loved Johnson Creek.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Idaho?
Car people in Idaho head to Treasure Valley car shows. The Boise area hosts busy summer cruise nights and classic car shows.
What are the best scenic drives in Idaho?
Sawtooth Scenic Byway and Payette River Scenic Byway and Northwest Passage Scenic Byway are two of the most popular. Highway 75 from Ketchum to Stanley beneath the jagged Sawtooth Range.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Idaho?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Idaho.

Neighboring states

Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.