Tourism ....go camping Mountains to the north of town, just a 35 mile drive, offer to local folk or to those traveling through a place to enjoy the beauty of nature as it has been created.  Fresh  clean mountain air enhances the lives of those who enjoy the excellent camping areas available in the mountains outside of Gooding.  ....a skiier's wonderland Dream on, all those who love to ski but  cannot afford the expense of a luxurious winter recreational area.  Gooding residents have it all...a small-town easy going country style life, or within easy reach is a life of fantastic thrill and  festivities.  Just miles away are some of the world's most famous winter ski resorts - Sun Valley, and also not far from there is Soldier Mountain.   Flat lands around the valley add to the  attractiveness of both the snowmobile and cross country skiing. ....points of interest Little City of Rocks         Dead Horse  Caves         Malad Gorge        Niagra Springs          Box Canyon            Thousand Springs