If you love fishing and getting out on a boat or on a float tube to try and make your trophy catch, you will love Island Park, Idaho. It's a paradise for anglers, as well as other outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers and backpackers. Enjoy the quiet and peace of Henrys Lake or throw in a line on the Henrys Fork River. As you fish you can watch the wildlife gathering to watch you! Perhaps you'll glimpse an elk, or a bear or even an elusive moose.

Winter is also a fantastic time to come to Island Park, Idaho. Snowmobiling is one of the most popular activities, while cross-country skiing comes in a close second. There are more than forty miles of groomed trails between Island Park and Harriman State Park. You don't even have to have your own equipment but can find outfitters to provide you with what you need.