Mountain Home originated as a post office and stage stop in the 1870's and is now home to bustling Mountain Home Air Force Base. This desert community has many attractions to check out including Bruneau Dunes State Park, CJ Strike Reservoir and approx. 350 miles of snowmobile trails for winter riding. With lots of hotel options to choose from, make it a weekend trip and explore the crossroads of the west in Mountain Home.
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Mountain Home, Idaho is somewhat of a desert community located approx. 40 miles southeast of the capital city of Boise. Mountain Home is still a strong agricultural community and is best known as the home of Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB) 366th Fighter Wing. The are offers some great recreational opportunities including Bruneau Dunes State Park (approx. 19 miles south), fishing at CJ Strike Reservoir, snowmobile and ATV trails, over 15 parks as well as hiking and camping.
Hotel options around Mountain Home include the Best Western Foothills Motor Inn, Mountain Home Inn and Hampton Inn and Suites, all located with easy access to I-84.
Glenns Ferry is 17 miles South East
Boise is 43 miles West
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