This is an interesting trip and easy to get there from Boise. The only negative thing is the lack of good signage off the main road.

Bruneau is true surprise. You have to drive through the desert, where there is nothing but sage brush. I believe the drive is 18 miles of nothing. On my first visit, I set my odometer. My wife and grew concerned. We were close to the miles on the directions, but we could not see a canyon. We climbed a small hill and the world opened in front of us. It was like someone used a large sword to split the earth open. I pulled into the parking lot. My wife kept yelling, "Stop!" She had her feet on the dash, ready to plunge to her death. I inched forward closer to end of my parking spot. Now in panic, she screamed at me, "I said stop!" We walked to the overlook. The view took our breath away. It was stunning. All a person can do stare in amazement at one of nature's most beautiful work.