And the Lewis-Clark AVA produces notable Cabernet Sauvignon along with Riesling, Tempranillo and more. Grapes have been planted in the region since at least the 1870s. While youвЂ™re there, be sure to check out the AVAвЂ™s eight wineries. And notes fishers can possibly catch that smallmouth bass and carp on the Snake River. Both rivers offer several access sites, spectacular views and unrivaled opportunities to catch both steelhead and salmon during the colder months, typically September through December.вЂќДЄndrew вЂњDrewвЂќ Evans, manager at the North 40 Fly ShopВ in Lewiston, Idaho, also recommends the Clearwater River for steelhead. вЂњLewiston sits in a pretty unique geographic spot in Idaho where the Snake River meets the Clearwater River. вЂњEvery year, thousands of folks flock to the Lewis-Clark Valley to fly fish along its scenic rivers and mountain streams,вЂќ says Liess. The latter is a favorite of many fly fishers. Idaho is home to three American Viticulture Areas (AVAs): Eagle Foothills, Snake River Valley and Lewis-Clark Valley. вЂњWell-known public figures such as Ernest Hemingway and even presidents made trips out to Idaho to fish its scenic rivers and streams.вЂќ

вЂњBecause of its remoteness and access to high-mountain lakes and streams, Idaho became a fly-fishing destination during the sportвЂ™s boom between the 1930s and 1960s,вЂќ says Connor Jay Liess, public information specialist at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Much like the Catskills, the Gem State has a long history with the sport. Home to the Snake River, Clearwater River and more than 50 wineries, Idaho is the place to be for fly fishing wine lovers. Fly Fishing on the Clearwater River / Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Bruns

Wines of colorado