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THE DRIVING GUIDE TO SOUTH, SOUTHWEST & CENTRAL IDAHO

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TRAVELOG 3 ROAD TRIP! ROAD TRIP! ROAD TRIP!

ho doesn’t love a good road trip? You’re all gassed Shoshone Indian up, it’s early in the morning, the car is fresh from the Ice Caves? Craters car wash, and you and your family, or you and your of the Moon? Check friends, or you and your significant other – or maybe and check. Plus, Wjust you – are tooling down the highway, wind at your back and the ghost towns, hot world in front of you, just waiting to be discovered. springs, museums, What will you find along the way? a castle, dams and Treasures aplenty! reservoirs, skiing – And it doesn’t matter which way you go – all roads lead to fun. both kinds, camping, You’ll find lots of wide open spaces – this IS Idaho, after all. For hiking, fishing, Photo “Selfie” courtesy of: Jeanne Huff Jeanne of: courtesy “Selfie” Photo breathtaking views, try walking across the tourist bridge at the swimming, golfing, Me and the Hagerman Horse taken on the Thousand Malad Gorge in the Thousand Springs Scenic Tour. Or check out the white-water rafting, Springs Scenic Tour. Sawtooth Mountains, yes, they really do look like they have sawblade zip-lining and more. teeth, or the Camas Prairie when the camas lilies are in bloom, or the You won’t be able to see and do everything the first time around – glacially-formed, crystal clear Redfish Lake – all are in the Boise-Sun that’s OK, just make a list for the second trip. Valley Loop. We’ve included events you might want to mark on your calendar And you’ll see lots of eye-popping sights you’ll never see anywhere (Save the Date!) and we’ve pointed out some great places to eat along else: Cleo’s Nature Walk is included in the Nampa and Oregon Trail the way (Good Eats!). And, if you find yourself having so much fun you tours, and Lawson’s Emu-Z-um is also in the Oregon Trail Tour. I want to make an extra day of it, no worries – there is a section in the double-dog-dare you to find anything on this planet like them. back that lists accommodations for each and every tour and loop. Nothing even close! Beep-beep! What are you waiting for? Maybe you’d like to schedule your road trip to coincide with a one-of-a-kind event like the Idaho Renaissance Faire in Emmett that features “medieval revelry.” It’s in October and is featured in the Black Canyon Loop Tour. Or maybe you’d like to take in the National Oldtime Fiddler’s contest and Festival in June in Weiser – it’s in the Hells Canyon Scenic Tour. Or, check out the Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival in August in the Heartland Scenic Tour. And all those are just, as they say, a drop in the bucket of the things you can do and places you can go – and they are all right here at your fingertips.

4 TRAVELOG Explore 1 of 4 open U.S. territorial prisons

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TRAVELOG 5 IDAHO STATE HIGHWAYS

TO BOISE DRIVING DRIVING FROM MILES TIME Caldwell ...... 25 ...... 25 min . Cascade ...... 76 ...... 1 .5 hrs . Coeur d’Alene . . . . . 390 . . . . . 7 hrs ., 30 min . Emmett ...... 27 ...... 36 min . Idaho City ...... 44 ...... 45 min . Idaho Falls ...... 257 ...... 4 hrs . Lewiston ...... 271 ...... 5 hrs . Photo courtesy of: McCall ...... 108 ...... 2 hrs . Mountain Home . . . . 44 ...... 40 min . Nampa ...... 20 ...... 20 min . Attractions New Meadows . . . . . 119 . . . . . 1 hr ., 20 min . Legend Pocatello ...... 234 . . . . . 3 hrs ., 40 min . Salmon ...... 252 . . . . . 4 hrs ., 30 min . HIKING------Sandpoint ...... 434 ...... 8 hrs . Sun Valley ...... 153 . . . . . 2 hrs ., 30 min . Twin Falls ...... 128 ...... 2 hrs . FISHING------Weiser ...... 72 . . . . . 1 hr ., 30 min . ©2017 Idaho Business Review, Inc . All Rights Reserved . No portion of this map may be reproduced without permission . WINERY------

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TRAVELOG 7 5. Zoo Boise is home to about 200 DOWNTOWN animals from more than 80 different BOISE TOUR species, including the largest display of birds of prey in ee how many you can see in a day – or spend a whole day on one (Zoo the Northwest. 384- Boise!). Use our map to chart your itinerary, pack a picnic lunch – or check 4260. zooboise.org.

out the Good Eats! listing for local dining delights. (See map below for Steven of collection the of: courtesy Photo R. Shook numbered sights.) 6. The Idaho State S1. Julia Davis Park, named for a pioneer family, is the grande dame of the city’s Capitol is a smaller extensive park system. It lies along the Boise River as it flows through the heart version of the nation’s Capitol and the only statehouse heated by natural of the city. This 90-acre park has picnic facilities, playgrounds, tennis courts, geothermal hot water. Built from native sandstone quarried at nearby Table horseshoe pits, boat rentals and a band shell for free summer entertainment. Rock, it was completed in 1920. 334-5174. The park also is home to the following attractions: (2) to (5) below. 7. The Grove is the city’s public plaza and the venue for community activities. 2. Idaho Black History Museum. Founded in 1995, the Idaho Black History 385-7300. Museum is housed in the historic St. Paul Baptist Church building and located 8. City Hall Plaza features the flag plaza, fountain and public art. cityofboise. in Julia Davis Park. The museum presents exhibits and provides educational and org. community outreach programs including lectures, films, workshops, literacy 9. Boise’s pioneer heritage is preserved in historical buildings in four shopping programs and musical performances. Tours by appointment. 789-2164. ibhm.org. 3. Boise Art Museum (BAM) features a wide range of exhibitions, from cutting districts – Old Boise at Sixth and Main Streets; the central downtown core at edge to historical. 345-8330. Eighth and Idaho Streets, BoDo District at the crossroads of Broad and Eighth 4. The Julia Davis Rose Garden has more than 2,000 rosebushes and more than Streets, and the Linen District at 15th and Grove Streets. Several churches 200 rose varieties. 384-4240. nearby also are of historical interest.

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8 TRAVELOG DISCOVER EVERYTHING THERE IS TO SEE AND DO IN BOISE AND THROUGHOUT THE REGION. • Local, Regional and State Attraction Brochures • Dining and Shopping Collateral • Event Information • Accommodation Information • Recreation Ideas • Complimentary Maps, and More! Monday - Saturday, 9am to 6pm, Located on Closed Sundays & Holidays. 208-810-7324 The Grove Plaza. TO ISI R V THE GROVE PLAZA

N F O I O R M AT 9TH STREET 9 A Complimentary Service of Boise Centre FRONT STREET Photo by Joshua Roper joshuaroperphotography.com Roper Joshua by Photo Parking: 1st hour free in PARKBOI garages 10. Boise is home to one of the largest populations of Basque people outside their native Europe. The Basque Block, on Grove Street between Sixth Street and Capitol Boulevard, includes several historical buildings, including the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. The museum complex includes the original boarding house that was home to Basque immigrants and sheepherders from 1910 through the 1970s. And for this year, it is home to the Wednesday live music summer entertainment series “Alive After Five.” 343-2671. basquemuseum.com. 11. C.W. Moore Park is one of the city’s oldest parks at the corner of Fifth and Grove Streets and features a working waterwheel. 12. A few blocks west of downtown, at Eighth Street and the Boise Greenbelt, is the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. The Human Rights Wall is inscribed with more than 60 quotations and stories from human rights heroes and there are two reflecting ponds, three waterfalls, an amphitheater and a life- sized bronze sculpture of Anne Frank. Idaho’s premier convention facility is your ideal 13. Military Reserve Park, at Fort and Reserve Streets, is a 466-acre historic and Host your venue for meetings, conferences, tradeshows, natural attraction of the Old Boise Barracks, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, receptions and trainings. Boise Centre offers: foothill hiking trails and bird’s-eye views of the city. Also on the grounds is the next event O’Farrell Cabin, considered to be the city’s first permanent residence and first • Downtown location, surrounded by hotels, place of Catholic worship. Limited tours available. 384-4060. in the food, shops and entertainment 14. Up Capitol Boulevard from downtown is the city’s most photogenic Centre • 86,000 sq. ft. of flexible/customizable event landmark – the mission-style Boise Depot, completed in 1925. Today it is flanked space for groups of all sizes by the Platt Gardens and has great views of downtown. 384-4228. of it all! • Exceptional culinary services and menu 15. The Boise River Greenbelt is a system of about 25 miles of walking and featuring many locally sourced ingredients biking paths along both banks of the Boise River for jogging, skating, cycling or just strolling. 384-4240. • The meeting space, atmosphere and staff to 16. Ann Morrison Park, Boise’s largest park, starts alongside the Boise River deliver unforgettable experiences where Julia Davis Park ends. It features athletic fields, a lighted fountain, picnic Visit boisecentre.com to view interactive floor facilities, cycle and jogging paths and playgrounds. Children enjoy feeding the plans or to submit an event inquiry. resident ducks and geese. 384-4240. 17. Across Americana Boulevard from Ann Morrison Park is Kathryn Albertson Park, a passive botanical and wildlife park with wide walking paths, ponds, boisecentre.com • 208 336-8900 fountains, outdoor gazebos, thousands of trees and other plants, birds and small wildlife. 384-4240.

TRAVELOG 9 14. Bogus Basin Recreation Area is only 16.5 miles north of Boise. It has day and night skiing with 67 runs and seven chairlifts, deep powder, short lift lines, 37 BOISE, MERIDIAN, kilometers of groomed Nordic ski trails and a tubing hill. In summer, hiking and biking trails and a disc golf course are open to the general public for free. 332-5100. EAGLE TOUR bogusbasin.org. 15. Esther Simplot Park/J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Boise Whitewater Park — this is a twofer! You can stay all day in one or the other then ake in one – or two or three — of these “don’t miss” sights to see and switch, or just try to take in both in a day, if you dare. The park features trails, plan some more sightseeing trips! All roads lead to fun! Check out the docks, wetlands, shelters, a playground and more. The whitewater park is an in- numbered sites, they are on the Boise, Eagle, Garden City and Meridian Tmap, pages 12, 13. river attraction for kayakers, surfers — and a constant audience. AROUND BOISE GARDEN CITY Garden City is a small town within Boise and runs along Chinden Boulevard, 1. Along Warm Springs Avenue are historic homes heated by geothermal water. down Glenwood Avenue to State Street, forming a wedge. It was established by The Old Idaho Penitentiary is at the end of the Victorian house-lined avenue. Chinese gardeners during the Idaho City gold rush days – hence the moniker It was built in 1870, used until 1973 and held Wild West desperadoes. Listen to “Chinden,” a word combining “Chinese” and “garden.” their stories in a slide show and self-guided tour. On the same site see the Idaho 16. The Aquarium of Boise on Cole Road has more than 250 species of animal Transportation and the History of Electricity in Idaho exhibits. 368-6080. and marine life. It is home to sharks and puffers, stingrays and reptiles, a bird 2. The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology is next door to the Old Pen and aviary and tide pools and more. It’s a hands-on experience, too – you can pet and the exhibits. 368-9876. feed sharks and rays. Aquariumboise.net. 3. The Idaho Botanical Garden also is on the Old Pen grounds and features 17. The Western Idaho Fair takes place in August and lasts for 10 days, dozens of theme gardens, including the Lewis and Clark Native Plant Garden. featuring fair food, carnival rides, live concerts, exhibits and games. 287-5650. idahofair.com. 343-8649. idahobotanicalgarden.org. 18. The Boise Hawks Baseball team is a “Class A” short season affiliate of 4. Hyde Park on North 13th Street in Boise’s historic North End neighborhood the Colorado Rockies and plays a full schedule from mid-June through early is a mile or so from downtown Boise and has been a commercial and shopping September. Home games are at Memorial Stadium next to the Expo Idaho district since the turn of the 20th century. Today, it includes restaurants, antique Fairgrounds. 322-5000, 385-7300. milb.com. shops, boutiques, and galleries. 5. Municipal Park is upriver from Julia Davis Park on Walnut Street off Warm EAGLE Springs Avenue. The park has playgrounds and picnic facilities adjacent to 19. Eagle Island State Park is just 13 miles west of Boise. It is a day-use park with the Idaho Fish & Game headquarters, your source for hunting and fishing a 15-acre man-made lake, swimming beach, water slide, fishing, hiking and five information and licenses. 334-3700. fishandgame.idaho.gov. miles of equestrian trails. 939-0696. 20. Eagle Historical Museum has a public access archive and small special 6. At the edge of Municipal Park is the one-of-a-kind MK Nature Center, a living collections. 939-2669. museum where you can see the life of a mountain stream through underwater 21. Camille Beckman is a world-wide manufacturer and distributor of cosmetics viewing windows and interpretive signs. 334-2225. and toiletries. The grounds include the corporate headquarters in a Tudor-style 7. Barber Park is along the Boise River six miles upstream. It is the usual starting building on 35 acres of roses, gardens, gift shop and private art gallery. Chateau point for river raft and tube trips. The Boise River also has year-round fishing for des Fleurs is an art gallery and event center on the site and includes Le Coq d’Or rainbow trout right in the heart of town. 577-4575. a restaurant featuring Mediterranean and French cuisine. camillebeckman.com. 8. Floating the Boise River from Barber Park into the city is one of the most chateaueagle.com. popular summertime activities for people of all ages. Tubes or rafts can be rented

at Barber Park and shuttle service is available for a small fee. 577-4575. MERIDIAN 22. Roaring Springs is a large waterpark with a wave pool, float river and more. 9. Lucky Peak State Park is about eight miles east of Boise and has year-round roaringsprings.com. fishing and summer water sports like water skiing and sailing in the reservoir. 23. You can have fun year-round at Wahooz Family Fun Zone & Pinz Bowling There is a marina at Spring Shores and swimming at Sandy Point Beach below Center. There are go-karts, miniature golf courses, bumper boats, batting the Lucky Peak Dam. There also are some great hiking trails there. 336-9505. cages, laser tag, arcade games, and, of course, bowling. wahoozfunzone.com. 10. Veterans Memorial State Park on State Street has 100-year-old cedars along pinzbowlingidaho.com. the Boise River, a large fishing lake, trails and a playground. 384-4240. 24. Meridian Speedway features stock car racing at the Meridian Speedway 11. The Idaho Museum of Military History at Gowen Field south of the Boise track north of the I-84 Meridian exit. Saturdays April through October. 888-2813. Airport is dedicated to the military history of the state and those who served in 25. Pine Street School is a restored one-room schoolhouse converted to a America’s conflicts from post Civil War to the present. 272-4841. museum. 888-2817. 26. Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, The Village at Meridian and Big Al’s is 12. Idaho Ice World is at the Gowen Road exit off Interstate 84 and features two a destination park, shopping and arcade/bowling experience! You can spend NHL-size skating rinks for public ice-skating. Skate rentals, food concessions and all day at the park – there are two fishing ponds, a playground, hiking and fast-food restaurants. 331-0044. biking trails, volleyball and Bocce ball – then go across the street to the outdoor 13. The World Center for Birds of Prey is south of Boise minutes from downtown. destination mall that has dining options galore, even at the movie theater, There, you can see live bird presentations, go on guided tours and explore the dancing fountains that rival Bellagio’s, and a plethora of boutiques and big box world of raptors through interactive displays and multimedia shows. 362-8687. stores you won’t find anywhere else in Idaho. Then, head on over to Big Al’s for a peregrinefund.org. bowling-sports-watching-arcade-playing experience of a lifetime.

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y Micron Technology TRAVELOG 13 NAMPA - & - 2. Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge at Lake Lowell CALDWELL More than 11,500 acres of refuge are here to observe a variety of resident and migratory wildlife. Educational programs, fishing and hunting. 467-9278. NAMPA 3. Wilson Ponds – Fish Hatchery 1. Nampa Train Depot Museum At 3608 S. Powerline Road, this is a trout pond and features outdoor raceways In the 1903 Oregon Shortline Depot in downtown Nampa, the museum features Canyon County artifacts and exhibits, Union Pacific and other railroad memora- with thousands of trout. Adjacent, Idaho Department of Fish and Game features bilia and more. The building exemplifies Baroque revival architecture. 467-7611. nature displays and bird-watching. 465-8479.

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4. Indian Pictographs – Map Rock 9. Cleo’s Nature Trail at Walter’s Ferry Take Idaho 45 south from Nampa High School 14.7 miles, turn right on Map Cleo’s Nature Trail is next to Dan’s Ferry Service on the historical Walter’s Ferry Rock Road and follow it along the north bank of the Snake River for six miles. Look site off Idaho 45 near Melba. Take 12th Ave. south past Wal-Mart in Nampa and on the right-hand side of the road for the pictograph-covered rock. continue about 15 miles on Highway 45 south. Turn in at Dan’s Ferry Service Gas 5. Warhawk Air Museum Station and follow the private road down to the museum and nature trail. It is a At the Nampa Municipal Airport, the Warhawk Air Museum is one of the phantasmagorical Idaho experience you’ll never forget. The museum is an eclectic largest World War II museums, with memorabilia including uniforms, photos conglomeration of historical museum pieces, botanical gardens, animals, birds and aircraft. 465-6232. and religious artifacts. A collection of life-size and smaller bronze sculptures by artist Gary Lee Price line paved nature trails dotted with gnome statues; fantasy, 6. Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho animal and celestial tableaux; and many original birdhouses. There also are a The center includes a museum, gift shop, programs, cultural events and number of white peacocks on the property so leave Fido at home. Open each day activities. 442-0823. till dusk, this is a free experience. Donations are welcome. 466-4641. 7. Nampa Rollerdrome 10. Lake Lowell Recreation Area In Nampa’s historic downtown, across from the public library is the only place About five miles southwest of Nampa, the Lake Lowell has picnicking, boating for rollerskating in the Treasure Valley, in business since 1948. You can “rent-the- facilities, fishing, interpretive programs, and wildlife viewing opportunities year- rink” for parties, special events, and more, or check on public skating times – all on round and is the site of the 11,000-acre Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge. The Lake Lowell the ‘Drome’s rare, unique maple wood floor. 466-9905. sector is a great birding spot with more than 200 species recorded. The lake is 8. Nampa Public Library closed to boating Oct. 1 through April 14. 467-9278. This newly opened 62,000-square-foot library features art, unique study areas, 11. Idaho Wine Country meeting rooms and interactive installations. 215 12th Ave. South, 468-5800. Begin a tour of Idaho’s wine country. Many wineries are within miles of each nampalibrary.org. other, and several offer tours and wine tastings. 332-1538. idahowines.org.

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CALDWELL 16. Our Memories Indian Creek Museum Open to the public, the museum includes a hat shop, sewing room, Victorian CALDWELL sitting room and a schoolroom. Caldwell. 459-1413 17. Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) 12. Van Slyke Agricultural Museum The AVA is a grape-growing region that produces wines with distinctive style In Caldwell Memorial Park, this open-air agricultural museum features two and taste, from growing conditions such as climate, soil composition, elevation and 1864 log cabins with period furnishings, a variety of antique farm machinery and geography. The Snake River Valley, on the same latitude as the south of France, is a pair of circa 1950 railroad cars. Open by appointment. 455-3011. the first AVA for Idaho from Twin Falls into Oregon. 332-1538. idahowines.org. 13. Oregon Trail Centennial Greenway Along the Boise River in Caldwell starting at Centennial Way and Chicago 18. Whittenberger Planetarium Street, this is a 3.2-mile paved greenbelt for jogging, bicycling, fishing or The planetarium is located in the Boone Science Hall on the campus of the strolling. Historical markers. College of Idaho. Check the website or call for a list of the annual public shows that 14. Luby Park Rose Garden feature the autumnal equinox, the winter solstice, Saturn, constellations and the In Luby Park, these gardens were established in the early 1930s during the cosmos and more. 459-5130. Depression era. Today you can enjoy more than 2,000 roses that bloom from 19. Orma J. Smith Natural History Museum May to September. 455-3060. Located downstairs in the basement of the Boone Science Hall on the College of 15. Ward Massacre Site Idaho campus, Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History is the only natural history Five miles northeast of Caldwell on U.S. 20/26 and along the old Oregon Trail museum in the region. Collections include: fish, fossil fish, mammals, reptiles, is the site of a massacre of a 20-member emigrant party by Shoshone Indians. birds, American Indian artifacts, insects, Snake River mollusks and more. 459-5507.

For the Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Meridian On Facebook. 887-7710. Meridian. and Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna and Marsing Goldy’s Breakfast – A local legend for breakfast. Try the Andalusia Eggs. GOOD Driving Tours You’ll probably wait in line but it’s worth it. 345-4100. Goldysbreakfastbistro. Barbacoa – Features exotic Argentinean com. Boise. fare in an exotic setting. Billed as: art gallery/ John Berryhill’s Bacon and Berryhill Restaurant Bar – “Two chef-owned museum/dining room. Cool casual. Tip: Call restaurants flip in one space.” By day, Bacon rules the roost for breakfast for reservations. 338-5000. barbacoa.com. Boise. and lunch, featuring bacon-centric dishes including award-winning Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery (locations in downtown Boise and mac and cheese. For evening, the menu is “slightly southern.” 387-3553. Eagle) – The first restaurant (downtown Boise) in the United States with Berryhillbacon.com. Boise. a working distillery on site – watch the process while you eat – and sip on Le Coq d’Or at Chateau des Fleurs – Featuring Mediterranean and French signature adult beverages created by house mixologists featuring house- cuisine to give you “an unforgettable Provençal dining experience.” 947- made vodka, rum and gin. The food is good, too. Boise: 426-0538; Eagle: 2840. Reservations. chateaueagle.com. Eagle. 938-5093. bardenay.com. Boise, Eagle. Luciano’s Italian Restaurant – Come for the pasta, stay for the pies – pizza Bar Gernika – There are several Basque restaurants and a Basque market, pies, that is. From spaghetti and meatballs to Pesto Halibut and everything in too, all in the same Basque block. Try this Basque pub’s croquetas or a chorizo, between, your taste buds will be glad you stopped in. Try “The Commission” solomo or spicy lamb grinder sandwich. 344-2175. bargernika.com. Boise. pizza. Reservations recommended. 577-6415. lucianosboise.com. Boise. Bleubird – Unique, artistic lunch fare. Try the turkey and brie with fig jam, Stagecoach – Nearly a local legend, this iconic restaurant will take you dijon, shaved apples and arugula or a tuna Niçoise with olives, capers and back in time when you step in the door. Originally opened in 1959, it has roasted tomatoes. Be prepared to wait in line, this is a popular lunch place retained its heritage as a great steak-and-potatoes restaurant. Cocktails, with the locals. bleubirdboise.com. Boise. too. Try the Jumbo Prawns. 3132 E. Chinden Blvd. 342-4161. stagecoachidaho. Brick 29 Bistro – “Comfort food reinvented.” Open for lunch, dinner and com. Garden City. Sunday brunch buffet, featuring local products from greens to meats, and State & Lemp – Prixe-fixe fare – and worth it. A small, contemporary everything prepared with award-winning Chef Dustan Bristol’s personal restaurant, with a seasonally-changing menu that features a five- touch. 468-0029. brick29.com. Nampa. course meal showcasing local farmers, ranchers, artists and craftsmen. Epi’s a Basque Restaurant – Home-cooked, traditional Basque cuisine: Reservations! 371-4003. stateandlemp.com. Boise. exotic ink fish, tongue and codfish, as well as more-tame fare. 884-0142. Tavern at Bown Crossing – “Home of the best steak, sushi, seafood, wines Meridian. and spirits in Boise.” Try the Southfork Pork Loin Sandwich. 3111 S. Bown Way. Enrique’s – Authentic, traditional, Mexican food. Try a molcajete offering 345-2277. tavernatbown.com. Boise. or moriscos (fish) or if you are feeling adventurous, Plato de Cabrito – “goat Owyhee Tavern Steak & Sea – Seafood, oysters, steaks. 1109 Main St. meat marinated in our own family homemade recipe.” A popular place with owyheetavern.com. Boise. locals, be prepared for a wait for Sunday brunch. 922-5169. enriqueskuna. com. Kuna. Flying M Coffeehouse, Flying M Coffee Garage – These funky local hangouts feature coffee and baked goods and serve as art galleries with Enjoy Idaho’s on-site gift shops. In Boise: 345-4320. In Nampa: 467-5533. flyingmcoffee. com. Boise, Nampa. Local Flavor Supporting Local Restaurants Gino’s Italian Ristorante and Bar – Fine Italian dining. Try the Osso Bucco.

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KUNA AREA Baseball, concerts and the performing arts run June through September: Boise Hawks minor league baseball, 20. Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway 322-5000, Alive After Five on Wednesdays, 472-5251. About 15,000 years ago one of the largest floods in geologic history flooded Idaho Shakespeare Festival performances in outdoor the valley from Idaho to Oregon via the Snake and Columbia rivers and created a amphitheater, 336-9221. Boise. unique ecosystem with wildlife and plants found only in southwestern Idaho. The Art & Roses in June coincides with blooming roses in byway spans more than 50 miles, starting in Kuna and includes Walters Ferry on the rose garden at Julia Davis Park, 938-5741. Boise. Idaho 45, runs along the Snake River through Canyon County agricultural lands, to Eagle Fun Days in June: rodeo, hog calling contest, the Nyssa, Oregon Bridge. rocky mountain oyster feed and more. 939-4222. Eagle. Attractions: Walter’s Ferry, Pump Road Overlook, Marsing, Farmers’ Markets Meridian Dairy Days, June: parade, Cow Wow art contest, Milk Mocktails and and farm stands, vineyards and wineries, Homedale, hops fields, Wilder, Greenleaf, more. 888-2817. Meridian. Old Fort Boise Replica, Parma, Caldwell, Nampa, Kuna, Lizard Butte, Map Rock, The Twilight Criterium bicycle race, July. Tip: Go early to get a good seat for Snake River, Caldwell Train Depot, Treasure Valley wine country, Lake Lowell, watching. 385-7300. Boise. Deerflat National Wildlife Refuge, Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area and The Snake River Stampede Rodeo and Festival in July. 466-8497. Celebration Park snakeriverstampede.com. Nampa. 21. Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Kuna Days with a classic car show, barbecue and more, August. 695-3765. Kuna. See one of the largest concentrations of nesting birds of prey in the Caldwell Night Rodeo in August. 459-2060. caldwellnightrodeo.com. Caldwell. continental United States and 250 other wildlife species. The conservation area The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic in Ann Morrison Park, August. spiritofboise. covers almost half a million acres along 80 miles of the Snake River Canyon. com. Boise. 384-3300. Art in the Park in Julia Davis Park, September. 345-8330. Boise. Hyde Park Street Fair, September. 345-0175. Boise. 22. Swan Falls Dam Treefort Music Festival in downtown Boise. Celebrating Northwest live music This dam was built in 1901 to provide hydroelectric power to nearby mines. acts in dozens of venues. March. treefortmusicfest.com. It was closed in the 1990s and is now a historic site.

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4. Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking For more excitement, the South Fork has some of Idaho’s best whitewater rafting CASCADE and kayaking, all the way up to Class V rapids. The area also is a popular launch Nestled in the majestic mountains of West-Central Idaho, about 75 miles north spot. of Boise on Idaho 55 at 4,800 feet, Cascade has year-round outdoor activities and recreational opportunities. Lake Cascade is the fourth largest lake in Idaho and the GARDEN VALLEY “gateway” into Idaho’s wilderness. On the lake’s east shore, golfers can tee up on a The most populated part of Boise County is just one hour north of Boise in the nine-hole golf course. During winter there are about 800 miles of groomed trails Boise National Forest, and has breathtaking scenery, hiking, camping, fishing, and 27 kilometers of Nordic ski trails for snowmobilers and skiers. golf, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and kay- The North Fork of the Payette River circles Cascade and is used by anglers, ca- aking opportunities during summer months – and snowmobiling, snowshoeing, noers, kayakers and rafters. Cascade is home to about 1,050 permanent residents cross-country skiing and a snow tube hill in winter. and is the Valley County seat. Cascade Chamber of Commerce, 382-3833 or casca- During Idaho’s gold rush era, miners discovered geothermal water there to sup- dechamber.com. port greenhouses for vegetable growing. Today, Garden Valley is home to the largest wholesale greenhouse in the state, producing azaleas, poinsettias, herbs and a The North Fork Championship, extreme variety of perennials. competitive kayaking – June. Crouch, 5. Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway northforkchampionship.com. Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway is a mountain wilderness area between Garden Valley and Lowman. You can see herds of elk, deer, fox and a variety of birds includ- Music Festival in Roseberry/Arts & Crafts Fair – ing eagles that use the area as a migratory route. July. Roseberry. 325-5000. thesummermusicfestival. Garden Valley is bisected by the South Fork and Middle Fork of the Payette River. com. The Middle Fork is gentle and warm and provides recreation for families, canoeists Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival, August. For or tubers during the summer. 22 years, this sleepy mountain hamlet has been 6. Hot Springs transformed into the harmonica capital of the western world. Yellow Pine. The entire area is dotted with geothermal water activity, and there are a number 633-3300, harmonicacontest.com. of natural hot springs. Several are within Forest Service campgrounds. Valley County Fair and Rodeo, August. Featuring professional rodeo For more, visit the Greater Garden Valley area Chamber of Commerce website: action. At the fairgrounds on S. Front St. Cascade. valleycountyfair.com. gvchamber.org. Do the Huckleberry Trot or go to The World-Famous Huckleberry 7. Payette River Festival, August. Donnelly. The North Fork of the Payette River flows from Payette Lake and runs the length of McCall fish hatcherytours year-round, 634-2690. Valley County, offering fishing and whitewater rafting.

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8. Totem Poles at Arrowhead RV Park Carve out some time to stop and see about 50 carved totem poles. This is a private park so be sure to call ahead. The owner or resident master carver may accom- pany you on a personal tour. 382-4534. 9. Floating the River Popular among the locals is a gentle float on a lazy summer’s day along the Pay- ette River. A good place for access is Water’s Edge RV Park or The Ashley Inn. 10. Lake Cascade Stretching through more than 20 miles, Lake Cascade is a summer destination for water skiers, fishermen, boaters, swimmers and campers. In winter, the area – West Mountain in particular – transforms into a snowmobilers’ playground. Ice fishing is also popular. Cascade Chamber of Commerce, 382-3833 or cascadechamber.com. 11. Snowbank Radar Station Head to the top of the world and take in breathtaking 360-degree sights. See fields of wild flowers, lakes, and bluebirds, butterflies and wildlife. In season, you can pick morel mushrooms and huckleberries. Photo by Francisco Lozano Francisco by Photo DONNELLY Donnelly is at the northern tip of Lake Cascade between East and West Mountains and is great for rainbow trout, Coho Salmon and perch fishing and world-class deer and elk hunting. Average summer temperatures are around 75 degrees, perfect for a barbecue, huckleberry picking, water skiing or sailing. During winter, you can go ice fishing for big trout and perch. Snowmobilers can cross the ice to West Moun- tain and climb groomed trails to the summit. Donnelly Chamber of Commerce, 315- 6 Pine Flats Hot Springs in Garden Valley. in Garden Springs Hot Flats Pine 0169, donnellychamber.org. 12.Tamarack Resort, and Tamarack Zipline tours and more Tamarack Resort is a winter wonderland with downhill and Nordic skiing and snowboarding in winter. In milder weather, you can enjoy the miles of running, ROSEBERRY biking and hiking trails, and you can also rent mountain bikes. Lake Cascade has Once a thriving Finnish town until the railroad came in 1914, this settlement has kayaking and standup paddle boarding. Other activities include whitewater raft- been preserved as the Long Valley Museum. The outdoor museum shows what life ing. tamarackidaho.com. was like for Finnish homesteaders. 325-8628. Take a Tamarack Canopy Zipline tour and get a bird’s eye view of Lake Cascade, the surrounding mountains and the valley floor below. Eight ziplines ranging from 250 MCCALL to 800 feet in length crisscross the mountain up to 1,700 feet in elevation above the McCall is Southwest Idaho’s premiere four-season destination. The resort commu- ground. 325-1006. nity has accommodations, shops and restaurants. Payette Lake hosts water sports 13. Elk Feeding Tours and more, and you can hike, bike and go horseback riding along trails that line the Winter elk feeding began on Gold Fork River in Central Idaho during a severe winter forest surrounding the lake. McCall also has a 27-hole golf course. in the early 1980s when Hap Points and his wife Florence began feeding starving In winter, Brundage Mountain has legendary powder skiing, and additional skiing elk from their horse-drawn sleigh. The Points family continues the tradition with opportunities are available on the Little Ski Hill between Brundage and downtown sleigh rides to view and feed elk in their natural habitat. The rides are by reservation McCall. The Activity Barn, south of town, is a lift-served snow-tubing site. There also and during winter months only. Call Lyle and Kathy Points, 325-8783 or Joe and Vicki are miles of Nordic and snowshoeing trails and a state-of-the-art McCall Manches- Eld, 325-8876 for reservations. ter Ice and Events Center. 14. Hot Springs 16. Payette National Forest Natural hot springs dot the region. Ask one of the locals where to go, check with the The Payette National Forest has more than 2,100 miles of trails, 2,500 miles of Cascade Chamber of Commerce, 382-3833 or cascadechamber.com, or go to idaho- roads, 15,000 miles of streams and rivers, and 30 campgrounds. You can go hiking, hotsprings.com. rafting, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird and wildlife watching, and exploring. 15. Warm Lake In winter, go skiing (Nordic, telemark and Alpine), snowboarding or snowshoeing. This deep mountain lake is 25 miles east of Cascade and has fully developed facil- Attention snowmobilers: There are about 1,000 miles of groomed trails. 634-0700 ities with a lodge. Camp, fish, hike and take in the local wildlife, especially moose. or www.fs.usda.gov/payette.

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17. Ponderosa State Park On the edge of Payette Lake and within biking distance of downtown McCall, this large state park has some of the best camping and summer activities in Idaho. During winter, you can cross-country ski on more than 15 kilometers of groomed trails. 634-2164.

18. Payette Lake Payette Lake is one of Idaho’s most scenic lakes, with full resort facilities. Every kind of water sport imaginable is available, from waterskiing to Stand Up Pad- dleboarding (hometownsportsmccall.com) to lake cruises (McCall Lake Cruises: 634-LAKE, mccalllakecruises.com).

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Brundage Mountain Resort Ski Area Jacobsen by Jacob Photo Brundage Mountain Resort ski area has operated for more than 48 years and is only eight miles from McCall. The ski season usually runs from mid-No- vember to mid- or late April, and features service to 1,500 acres of terrain in- Anchor Restaurant – “Creative cluding a high-speed quad and four triple-chair lifts. The backcountry CatSki cuisine with traditional favorites.” Adventures, that operates on 19,000 acres, offers a unique experience that GOOD Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Try combines the serenity of the backcountry with the excitement of extreme the Ruby Red Trout Roulade. 203 E. skiing and snowboarding. 634-4151 or brundage.com. Lake St. 634-4665. anchor-mccall.com. McCall. 20. Yellow Pine Bistro 45 Wine Bar and Café – A trip to Yellow Pine is like stepping back into Idaho’s mining past. This peace- Located just off Payette Lake, this is a great place for casual fare and a ful village in the Idaho central mountains cuddles up to the Frank Church glass – or bottle of wine. Plus, in the summer you can play Bocce Ball River of No Return Wilderness. In August, attend the Yellow Pine Harmonica in the courtyard, in the winter board games inside. 1101 N. Third St. Festival, the second largest in the nation. 634-4515. bistro45mccall.com. McCall. 21. New Meadows The Blue Moon Yurt – Ski or snowshoe in to enjoy this unique New Meadows is situated at the lower end of Meadows Valley west of McCall winter culinary adventure. Plan on “a multi-course meal of ethnic at the 45th parallel, halfway between the equator and the North Pole. Some delights” and a four to five-hour experience. Generally open of the local attractions include: Goose Lake and Hazard Lake; Packer John’s Wednesdays through Sundays, early December through the end of Cabin (built in 1862 and the site of the First Territorial Convention for the Ida- March. 634-3111. bluemoonyurt.com. McCall. ho Territory); the Pacific & Idaho Northern Depot, built in 1911 and converted Two Rivers Grill – Prime rib, steaks, pasta, seafood, Angus burgers, into a combination museum and community/special events center; Little sandwiches and salads. Open Thursday - Monday for lunch and Salmon River; Zims Hot Springs Resort that features an Olympic-size pool dinner, breakfast Sunday mornings. 1049 Old Crouch Road. 462-3770. and a spacious hot soaking tub, both fed by natural, geothermal springs; and Crouch. Lost Valley Reservoir. The Narrows at Shore Lodge – Fine dining with world-class views of Payette Lake. 501 W. Lake St. 800-657-6464. shorelodgemccall. com. McCall. Pancake and Christmas House – Christmas shop all year, breakfast all day plus burgers, sandwiches and more. Try “Those Potatoes.” 209 N. Third St. 634-5849. McCall. Remington’s – a new restaurant in Cascade with a “seasonal, globally-inspired” menu. Try the crispy quail and Waffles or, if you dare, the $100 tasting menu. 116 Main St. Cascade. 382-5700. Rupert’s Restaurant at Hotel McCall – Downtown lakeside dining by Executive Chef Gary Kucy. Seasonal ingredients inspired by worldly flavors. 1101 N. Third St. 634-8108. hotelmccall.com. McCall. Whistle Stop – Homemade pizza, breakfast, lunch specials, beer and desserts. 109 Main St., 208-382-4700. Cascade. Wild Bill’s Coffee & Bistro – Tip: All-you-can-eat spaghetti 2-9 p.m. Sundays. 592 S. Middlefork Road. 462-3505. Garden Valley. Enjoy Idaho’s Local Flavor Supporting Local Restaurants 7 IBR File Photo IBR File

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7 4th of July World Championship Porcupine Races in Council. Porcupine Championship World July 4th of Fisk Dale of: courtesy Photo IBR file photo IBR file he Hells Canyon Scenic Tour features the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. It takes you through some of the Barley Brown’s – Restaurant, most beautiful, fertile farmlands in Fruitland, Payette and Weiser. Take a taphouse. Try the Burgers n Mash, or side trip to Council for fishing and more. At Cambridge, you drop down into GOOD the San Diego Iron Fries. 2200 Main THells Canyon, North America’s deepest gorge. Take in the view from the road as you St. Baker City, Ore. barleybrownsbeer. make your descent and connect with the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. Wind your way com. along the east side of the massive rift that separates Idaho from Oregon until you Geiser Grand Hotel – Try lunch come to the Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center just below Hells Canyon Dam, the and dinner, or weekend brunch. entrance to the wild and scenic part of the Snake River. Don’t miss the towering cliffs Homemade desserts (peach cobbler, chocolate mountain) and of black and green basalt. old-fashioned breakfasts (eggs and corned beef hash marinated in The drive from Boise takes about four hours so trying to make this trip in one day can be hectic, especially if you want to spend time in the canyon. On the Idaho side, Porter, smoked in-house, then grilled to order). The lavish, historic you can find accommodations in Weiser, Cambridge, Council, New Meadows or hotel is said to be “something out of a time machine tale” according McCall; in Oregon at Halfway, Richland and Baker City. There are RV and camping to the New York Times. (541) 523-1889. geisergrand.com. Baker City, facilities along the Snake River. See the Accommodations section at the back of this Ore. magazine for more information. Legends on Main Pub N Grill – Baseball-themed pub food. Try the Big Train Nachos or the Left Field special. 114 E. Main St. 414-3066. On FRUITLAND Facebook. Weiser. Fruitland is named for the abundance and variety of fruit grown in the area. City Meechan’s Briq Haus Grill – Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Try the “haus- of Fruitland, 452-4421, fruitland.org. cut” finger steaks, or “Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs.” 116 N. Main St. 642-9985. Payette. PAYETTE Shy Simon’s Pizza – Go for the pizza, stay for the sandwiches. A Named in honor of Hudson Bay Company clerk and French-Canadian fur trapper hidden gem. 406 Illinois Ave. 253-6233. On Facebook. Council. Francois Payette, this community is on the banks of the Payette and Snake Rivers and is a sportsman’s paradise, with recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities aplenty. Enjoy Idaho’s 1. Centennial Park Idaho Centennial Park is where Idaho 52 crosses the Snake River into Oregon and fea- Local Flavor Supporting Local Restaurants tures a paved boat ramp with day-use mooring for boats. Stroll along the one-mile nature trail or enjoy waterskiing and jet skiing on the Snake River. 642-6024.

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2. Clay Peak Motorcycle Park On Idaho 52, this park is for the exclusive use of motorcycles, trail bikes and off- road vehicles. 642-6036. claypeak.com. 3.Historic Downtown More than 80 historic buildings give downtown Payette a 19th century feel. 4. Payette County Historical Museum Housed in a historic church, the museum features changing displays that reflect Payette County’s heritage from the pioneer days through World War II. 642-4883. payettemuseum.qwestoffice.net. WEISER The city was named for Peter Weiser, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedi- tion and a Revolutionary War hero. A number of original buildings still stand and represent Weiser’s historic status. Many of the buildings, including the Union Pacif- ic Train Depot, are on the National Historic Registry. Weiser also is home to the Na- tional Oldtime Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and has been hosting the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival since 1953. Each year, the festival draws nationwide media coverage and more than 10,000 people from all over the country. 5. Indianhead Mountain Indianhead Mountain is named for the visage of an American Indian resting above the valley. 13 6. National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame Power Idaho of: courtesy Photo The Hall of Fame features pictures and memorabilia celebrating the history of adventures.com; Hells Canyon Raft, on the rim of Hells Canyon, 800-523-6502, hells- old-time fiddling. 414-0255. canyonraft.com, and Killgore Adventures, on the Salmon River at Whitebird, 800-469- 7. Pythian Castle 8757, killgoreadventures.com. The Pythian Castle at 30 E. Idaho St. is one of Weiser’s architectural landmarks. Helicopter tours are also available. For helicopter tours call: 509-751-9000 or kiwi- The building’s crenellated medieval castle design features richly textured and airhelicopters.com. sculptured stonework. It is one of the few lodge halls in the nation built in this style. 13. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area 8. The Weiser River Trail This 653,488-acre recreation area includes the deepest gorge in North America and Passing through Weiser, Midvale, Cambridge, Council and ending near New straddles the Snake River boundary between Idaho and Oregon. Idaho 71 out of Cam- Meadows, this 84-mile long trail runs on the original Pacific and Idaho Northern bridge is the only paved access to Hells Canyon Dam. Roads are narrow but can accom- Railroad rail bed. The gravel and packed-dirt trail is the longest non-motorized rail modate RVs. Driving into the canyon provides dramatic vistas. Once in, you’ll see tow- trail in the state and provides an ideal opportunity for walkers, bikers and horse- ering black basalt cliffs and the Snake River. Recreational opportunities include hiking back riders. 888-MY-TRAIL. into the wilderness or taking a jet boat tour or whitewater raft trip deep into the canyon. 9. Mann Creek Reservoir Discover remote beaches, exciting rapids, incredible wildlife and 3,000-year-old petro- Located just north of Weiser, Mann Creek Reservoir is popular with locals for glyphs. Go llama trekking into the backcountry, steelhead fishing and more. Depend- year-round fishing, boat launches, camping and picnicking. ing on your itinerary, call one of the following: Hells Canyon Creek Visitor Center near Oxbow, Ore., 541-785-3395; Snake River HCNRA office, Clarkston, Wash., 509-758-0616; CAMBRIDGE Wallowa Mountains Visitor Center, Enterprise, Ore., 541-426-5546; or the Idaho HCNRA Predominantly a farming and ranching community, Cambridge serves as the office, Riggins, Idaho, 628-3916. “gateway” to the Hells Canyon Recreation Area and the Brownlee, Oxbow and Hells Canyon Reservoirs. Cambridge is home to The News Reporter, the oldest published newspaper in Idaho. Fourth of July World Championship Porcupine 10. Cambridge Museum Races. Council. councilchamberofcommerce.com. The museum is available by appointment. 257-3485. Council Mountain Music Festival, August – 11. Idaho Power Parks at Hells Canyon Bring your lawn chairs and leave your doggies at Idaho Power maintains nine parks, four of which are in the Hells Canyon area. Cop- home for this bluegrass, country and rock music perfield Park is on the Oregon side, while Hells Canyon, McCormick and Woodhead concert. Veterans Memorial Peace Park. Council. parks are on the Idaho side of the canyon. All parks offer RV and camping sites, re- councilfestival.com. strooms with showers, picnic areas and nearby access to boat ramps. There is a nominal National Oldtime Fiddler’s Contest and Festival, June. – A week of intense competition and endless jamming make Weiser the fee for overnight visits to the park. idahopower.com/ourenvironment/recreation/parks. “fiddling capital of the world.” Weiser. fiddlecontest.org. 12. Jet Boat Tours & Rafting Step Back in Time Tours at the Geiser Grand Hotel – Fridays and Some of the best ways to experience Hell’s Canyon are by raft or jet boat. Several Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. and by appointment for groups of more than eight. For outfitters and charter companies offer a variety of tours, from scenic and historic to an entertaining history lesson – you can go into guest suites and even peek whitewater rafting trips and fishing charters. Some companies that provide tours in- into the old underground tunnels in the historic landmark hotel. Local history clude: Hells Canyon Adventures, 800-422-3568, hellscanyonadventures.com; Beam- buffs decked out in fanciful Victorian costume conduct the 1-hour tours. Tour ers Hells Canyon Tours, 800-522-6966, hellscanyontours.com; River Quest Excursions, proceeds benefit the Baker County Historic Society. Baker City, Ore., 541-523- 800-589-1129, riverquestexcursions.com; Snake Dancer Excursions, 800-243-1941, 1889, geisergrand.com. snakedancerexcursions.com; Snake River Adventures, 800-262-8874, snakeriver-

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14. Kinney Point 6 One of the best places to view Hells Canyon is from Kinney Point, accessed through every June. Happens in Weiser. contest Fiddler’s Oldtime National photo IBR file Cuprum. 15. Baker County COUNCIL Baker County in Oregon sits at the base of the majestic Elkhorn Mountain Range A small community of about 800, Council is 35 miles southwest of McCall and sits 120 miles west of Boise. The area is rich in history and historic architecture, and has a at an elevation of 3,000 feet surrounded by timbered mountains. Founded in 1878, number of museums and ghost towns. There are more than 110 buildings on the his- the town’s name was derived from earlier times when Indian tribes met in the area toric register in Baker City including the Geiser Grand Hotel, elegant stone buildings, to hold “councils” to make peace, play tribal games or gather around the council fires. ornate Victorian homes and restaurants. The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpre- During the summer, there are trails for hikers, bikers and nature-lovers, includ- tive Center is just outside of the city limits and the Sumter Valley Railway narrow gauge ing the 84-mile Weiser River Trail that passes through Council. There are streams for steam train still runs, taking passengers along the Powder River. Recreation includes fishing, and hunting is popular. In winter, you can go snowmobiling and cross-coun- camping, boating, hiking, bicycling, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, rafting, skiing try skiing. Home of the Fourth of July World Championship Porcupine Races. Council and snowmobiling. Don’t miss the scenic views from the Elkhorn Scenic Byway and the Chamber of Commerce, 253-6830 or councilchamberofcommerce.com. Hells Canyon All American Road. The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area includes 16. Council Valley Museum the deepest gorge in North America – go llama trekking, steelhead fishing, boating This small museum features a collection of Idaho artifacts and historical displays. and more. Or, try a jet boat tour or raft trip in summer. visitbaker.com. 541-523-5855. 253-4582.

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ow about a leisurely drive to Horseshoe Bend? Then, go north on Idaho 3. Gem County Historical Museum 55 then head west on Idaho 52 to Emmett. The scenic drive along Black This five-building complex houses a number of displays that reflect the Canyon Dam has several places to stop and picnic. Emmett has shops pioneer heritage of the area. Times of operation vary; call ahead for information. and restaurants, and during fruit growing season fresh, local produce 365-9530. gemcountymuseum.org. Hat roadside stands or you-pick orchards. With Boise as a starting point, total drive 4. Churches time is about two hours – add extra for side trips. If you like to fish, hike and watch St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the Baptist wildlife – and have a flexible schedule – take a side trip to Sagehen Reservoir (see and Presbyterian Churches located along First, Second and Wardwell Streets in tour stop No. 10). To get there: Take the Sweet/Ola Highway north from where it Emmett feature elaborate architectural styles. intersects with Idaho 52 and drive about 34 miles. 5. Freezeout Hill Named from the old-timer’s practice of locking up or “freezing” their wagon EMMETT wheels in order to slide down the hill, Freezeout Hill is a steep descent into American Indians used the areas surrounding Emmett as hunting and fishing the valley and the main entrance from Highway 16. Stop at the Freezeout Hill grounds for centuries before white settlers arrived. Fur trappers came as early overlook to see the September 11 Memorial and historical marker. as 1818, and the town of Emmett was founded in the 1860s. The Idaho Northern Railroad rolled in around 1902, leading to population growth and making it possible to transport goods to Owyhee mining towns. Mother’s Day Car Show – Classic cars on Emmett is less than a 30-minute drive from Boise and the only incorporated parade in May. staridaho.org. Star. city in Gem County, a rural community of about 16,000. Best known for its fruit Father’s Day Car Show – Classic cars on parade in June. staridaho.org. Star. orchards and the annual Emmett Cherry Festival celebrated during the second Annual Cherry Festival – Pie-eating contest week in June. Emmett Chamber of Commerce, 365-3485. emmettidaho.com. and bake-off, parade, vendors, music and more. 1. Black Canyon Dam & Reservoir June. emmettidaho.com. Emmett. Built in 1905 to divert water from the Payette River into the Emmett valley, Home Town 4th of July Celebration – the dam was completed in 1924 by Morrison-Knudsen Company for the Bureau Includes parade, talent show, pie contest, and fireworks show. Fourth of Reclamation. Stretching between Horseshoe Bend and Emmett, the 1,100- of July. staridaho.org. Star. acre reservoir has 12 miles of shoreline scenery and recreational opportunities Car Show – Classic cars on parade in October. staridaho.org. Star. including fishing, boating and water sports, and spots for picnicking. 22nd Annual Harvest Festival Street Fair – Celebrate the season’s 2. Picket’s Corral harvest. October. emmettidaho.com. Emmett. Four miles northeast of Emmett off Highway 52 is a natural lava rock corral said to Idaho Renaissance Faire – A two-day living history presentation, be a famed rendezvous of horse thieves, bandits, murderers and bogus dust peddlers medieval revelry and entertainment. October. idahorenfaire.org. during the gold rush of the early 1860s. The remains of the first structure built in the Emmett. Emmett valley are here and bordered by a 10-foot stockade at the base of the rocky gorge.

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6. Firebird Raceway This race facility is one of the busiest in the Northwest, with more than four Here’s a short list of places to go for dozen individual dates and activities. For more information and race dates, call food and drink you can’t get anywhere 938-8986 or visit firebirdonline.com. GOOD else: 7. Roystone Hot Springs Blue Ribbon Café and Bakery Just 10 miles northwest of Emmett on Highway 52, Roystone Hot Springs – Down-home cooking, steak for features an outdoor therapeutic hot spring swimming pool, natural hot springs breakfast and pies, pies, pies. 515 S. hot tub, recreation and picnic areas, and RV and camping facilities. Call 584-3371. Washington Ave., 365-3290. Emmett. roystonehotsprings.com. Helina Marie’s – Voted one of the Treasure Valley’s top wine bars, 8. Squaw Butte features music and wine tastings. Closed Sunday. 11053 U.S. Highway This mountain dominates the surrounding region and can be seen from miles 44 (State St.), 286-7960. Star. away in all directions. Named by the American Indians who once lived in the La Costa Mexican Restaurant – Homemade salsa, shredded-beef valley because the hill resembled the profile of an American Indian maiden. street tacos, vegetarian burrito are customer faves. 517 N. Washington TAKE A SIDE TRIP! Ave. 365-1567. Emmett. 9. Montour, Sweet and Ola Sully’s Pub and Grill – Lunch and dinner. Try the burgers, shepherd’s These towns surrounding Emmett were once essential in the supply chain for pie or prime rib. Brunch on Sundays. 11123 State St., 286-7743. Star. area mining towns. Today they are productive farming, ranching and recreational Tom’s Cabin Café – Down-home cooking, “just like your grandma areas. Montour is a wildlife reserve and an excellent place for picnicking and made.” 5001 W. Highway 52. 365-2038. Emmett. observing the native wildlife. Triangle Inn – American and Basque dishes. Try the Triangle House 10. Sagehen Reservoir Burger with “secret sauce” or go for steak and lobster. 8770 N. Highway Sagehen Reservoir is known as one of the most consistently successful fishing 52. Sweet. lakes in southwest Idaho and is a camping destination with residents. About 34 Wheatheart Station – Bakery, deli, “great place for lunch.” 142 E. miles north of Highway 52 from the Sweet/Ola Highway junction, the reservoir Main St. 365-0955. On Facebook. Emmett. has campsites, a boat ramp, picnic areas, hiking, horse trails, hunting and more. STAR Just 17 miles northwest of Boise is the city of Star. Despite recent growth, Star Enjoy Idaho’s has a unique rural charm and a variety of recreational opportunities, as well as views of the Boise foothills to the north and the Owyhee Mountains to the south. Local Flavor Supporting Local Restaurants Star Chamber of Commerce, 908-5476. staridahochamber.com.

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3.Givens Hot Springs Established in 1881 by Oregon Trail pioneers Milford and Mattie Givens, the hot The Blue Canoe Restaurant – For springs resort is a scenic, laid-back getaway just an hour from Boise. A large, indoor 27 years this gem on U.S. Highway 78 hot-spring pool, grassy shaded park areas with RV hookups, rental cabins and trailers GOOD (a few miles past Walter’s Ferry) has make this a great place to stop for a relaxing soak or swim, or for an overnight stay. been dishing up the local specialty The water is slightly cooled for summer. Givens Hot Springs is on Idaho 78 between – crawdads. Also serves prime Marsing and Murphy. 495-2000 or givenshotsprings.com. rib, steaks, seafood, sandwiches MELBA and more. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Melba is on the north side of the Snake River. Get there by crossing the river where Sundays. 495-2269 or 880-7929. thebluecanoerestaurant. Idaho 45 intersects with Idaho 78. Melba is another small farming town and the com. Melba. center of the “Seed Heart” of America. Crossings Winery – A destination restaurant, golf course, 4. Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway winery, vineyard – and RV park with rental cabins. Western The Snake River Canyon Scenic Byway is a nationally designated byway that starts cuisine, rotating menu. Brunch Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tip: at Idaho 45 at Walter’s Ferry, continues on Map Rock Road on the north side of the river for about 50 miles and ends at the Nyssa, Ore., bridge. The drive takes you Call for reservations. Take the Glenns Ferry exit off Interstate through verdant agricultural lands or plowed fields in an area that incorporates one 84 and follow the signs. crossingswinery.com. 366-2313. of the nation’s oldest and unique ecosystems of wildlife and plants, the Deer Flat Glenns Ferry. National Wildlife Refuge. Don’t miss Map Rock, a large petroglyph-covered boulder Frankies Burgers – For classic burgers and fries, this is the on the right-hand side of the road about six miles from the Idaho 45 turnoff. right place. A local fave. On Facebook. Mountain Home. 5. Cleo’s Nature Trail at Walter’s Ferry Grinde’s Diner – Classic diner fare. Try the chili or soup in a Cleo’s Nature Trail is next to Dan’s Ferry Service on the historical Walter’s Ferry sourdough bread bowl. 550 W. Sixth St. 587-5611. grindesdiner. site off Idaho 45 near Melba. Take 12th Ave. south past Walmart in Nampa and continue about 15 miles on Highway 45 south. Turn in at Dan’s Ferry Service Gas com. Mountain Home. Station and follow the private road down to the museum and nature trail. It is a phantasmagorical Idaho experience you’ll never forget. The museum is an eclectic conglomeration of historical museum pieces, botanical gardens, animals, birds and religious artifacts. A collection of life-size and smaller bronze sculptures by artist Enjoy Idaho’s Gary Lee Price line paved nature trails dotted with gnome statues; fantasy, animal and celestial tableaux and many original birdhouses. There also are a number of Local Flavor Supporting Local Restaurants white peacocks on the property so leave Fido at home. Open each day till dusk, this is a free experience. Donations are welcome. 466-4641.

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6. Celebration Park In 1989, Celebration Park was established as Idaho’s only archaeological park. SILVER CITY You can see high desert flora, scenic land features and petroglyphs. The park and About 22 miles from Murphy off Idaho 78, access to Silver City is via gravel and facilities are open 24/7 for self-guided walking tours – if you prefer a guided tour, dirt roads and only passable May through September when snow is off the Owyhee the visitor center is staffed until about 2 p.m. daily by American Indian specialists Mountains. Drive with caution. ATVs are plentiful in summer; during winter, Silver who know the area’s culture, geology and history. You also can try Atlatl, the City is only accessible by snowmobile, cross-country skis or snowshoes. ancient art of spear throwing, and learn about other ancient Indian games. 495- Established in 1864, Silver City is probably Idaho’s best-preserved ghost town. 2745. More than 70 historic buildings still stand, including the Old Masonic Temple; the Idaho Hotel, which has rooms available for overnight stay and serves food MURPHY and drinks; the schoolhouse; post office; drug store and even a two-story Murphy is the Owyhee County seat, as small as the county is large. At one time, outhouse. though, it was the largest livestock shipping point in the Pacific Northwest and Silver City had a population of 5,000 during its heyday. Today, there are a a resting point for miners and travelers heading to Silver City during its heyday. handful of summer residents and most buildings are privately owned. Every Murphy is now the area’s main information center. September, the second weekend after Labor Day, the city hosts an annual 7. Owyhee County Historical Complex open house and for a $10 donation ($5 for kids under 12, children carried by This museum presents a historical reflection of the county and the American adults are free), you can tour 10 of the privately owned historic buildings. West. Open year-round, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays to Fridays. For summer historicsilvercityidaho.com. weekend hours and more information, call 495-2319. Tip: Take a picnic lunch – you’ll be there for hours. 834-2397. emuzum.com. GRAND VIEW MOUNTAIN HOME Near C.J. Strike Reservoir east of Murphy, Grand View is the gateway to the With a population of about 12,000, Mountain Home is Elmore County’s largest Owyhee Mountains and desert regions. community, and the county seat and home to the Mountain Home Air Force Base. 8. Lawson’s Emu-z-um Golf at Desert Canyon Golf Course where the 18-hole course has a desert links A bonafide tourist attraction. People come to see it from across the United States. layout and a 50-foot deep gorge featured on five holes. 587-3293. The Emu-z-um features hundreds of thousands of Idaho oddments, memorabilia, 9. Mountain Home Air Force Base Native American artifacts, and more. There’s a replica of an 1860s western town, About 10 miles from Mountain Home, Mountain Home Air Force Base is an the entire Silver City Schoolhouse Museum and that’s just a fraction. More than Air Expeditionary Wing in the U.S. Air Force and operates three types of fighter 40 buildings and/or theme rooms represent sports, hunting, fishing, Christmas, aircraft that cover the spectrum of combat air power. Public tours are available by a general store, church, school, 50s malt shoppe, a doll house and more. There are calling the Public Affairs Office. (Allow six weeks to book a tour.) 828-6800. sheep wagons, a surrey with the fringe on top, barber chairs, keys, a de-beaker, an egg machine (used to dispense a carton of eggs), a working model railroad, a circa 10. Elmore County Historical Museum 1920s record player and more. There’s a Big Boy, a 1917 Model T fire truck and a Housed in the city’s former Carnegie Library, the museum features a collection printing press. You’ve got to see it to believe it and even then – you won’t believe of Elmore County remnants and artifacts. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and your eyes. Open year-round. Saturday. 587-6847.

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BRUNEAU GLENNS FERRY French-Canadian trapper Jean Pierre Baptiste Bruneau named the Bruneau Once, Glenns Ferry was the Oregon Trail’s main crossing point on the Snake River. River, a Snake River tributary, and the town of Bruneau after himself. “Brun” means Later it became a Union Pacific Railroad stop and today it is a thriving agricultural dark and gloomy, and “eau” means water – appropriate since the river in the deep community. Glenns Ferry has basic services, a local winery, Three Island Crossing canyon looks dark from above. Shoshone Indian interpreter Bruneau spent three State Park and Interpretive Center, a golf course, historical museum, airport runway, years in the area working for the Northwest Company. and fishing and boating. Boat docks are on the Snake River. 11. C.J. Strike Reservoir 14. Three Island Crossing State Park On this 8,000-acre reservoir you can fish for bluegill, bass, crappie and trout, Oregon Trail pioneers forded the Snake River here. The park has a well-developed or observe the variety of birds and small mammals that inhabit the surrounding campground and an interpretive center with a 19th-century prairie schooner replica wildlife management area. 388-6778. plus a self-guided pioneer footpath where you can see wagon wheel ruts more than 100 years after the journey. The park hosts an annual event commemorating the 12. Bruneau Canyon New for 2017: improved amenities including an ADA-accessible trail, Bruneau historic crossings. 366-2394. Canyon is about 24 miles southwest of Bruneau. Expect breathtaking vistas as cliff walls drop as much as 1,200 feet as the Bruneau River cuts its way through the 67- Melba Old Tyme 4th of July – Billed as “the best mile canyon. Go hiking or rafting for the best sightseeing and wildlife viewing. Tip: Independence Day celebration in the state of Idaho,” Get local road conditions before you go. 384-3300. the production is meant to follow the spirit of 13. Bruneau Dunes State Park President Adams. melba4thofjuly.com. This is a high-desert, 4,800-acre park south of Mountain Home. The dunes reach Three Island Crossing Celebration – Come up to 470 feet and rise above two small lakes. Try boating and fishing in the lakes and and see a wagon train and stagecoach, booths, nature viewing in the accompanying wetlands. Other activities include climbing the souvenirs and more. Busing provided to the historic dunes, taking a self-guided nature trail tour, camping, swimming and more. Tip: site where the Oregon Trail pioneers crossed the Snake River. 366- Don’t miss the Bruneau Dunes Observatory Complex with its 25-inch telescope. It 2394, 366-7408. Aug. 12. Glenns Ferry. is sometimes open to the public – call first. 366-7919. parksandrecreation.idaho.gov. Air Force Appreciation Days – Started in 1961 by the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce as a means to thank all the local military for all they do for our country and our local communities, it has evolved into a two-day event on the Friday and Saturday following Labor Day each year. mountainhomechamber.com

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And you’ll probably want to schedule your visits at different times of the year so you can take advantage of the area’s seasonal offerings, including hot springs, Thousand wildlife viewing and recreational opportunities. You can stay overnight at a number of accommodations, including campsites, Springs Bed and Breakfast camp domes, motels, hotels, RV parks, and bed and breakfasts – listings are in the Accommodations section of this magazine. And, be sure to sample the local cuisine and take in the area’s unique events. BLISS About 300 people live in Bliss, which was founded in 1881 as a rail town on the Oregon Short Line, and was named for David B. Bliss. 1. The Thousand Springs Scenic Byway The byway is 67.8 miles long, begins at Interstate 84 near Bliss and follows U.S. Highway 30 southeast through Hagerman, Buhl and Filer, and north on Route 93 through Twin Falls to I-84. Along the route, you will be able to take in the unique geography of the Snake River Canyon area, which was formed by “huge, prehistoric Wine, Wonder and Wildlife cataclysmic forces.” You can follow the “new” or the “old” U.S. Highway 30 from Bliss to Hagerman. on the Snake River If you want to take the old route that passes through rural farmland and hatcheries, look for “River Road” in Bliss. You’ll see it before you get to the OxBow Café, where there is also a picnic area and informational signs and pamphlets depicting the local history and unique geology – look for the area’s famous “rock melons,” some the size of a car. Along the way, look for wildlife and notice the many private fish hatcheries. visitidaho.org/scenic-byways/thousand-springs-scenic-byway. visitsouthidaho.com. (800) 259-8946. 2. The Malad Gorge State Park featuring the Devil’s Washbowl www.featheredwinds.com This is a 451-acre park off U.S. Highway 30 (you can also get there by taking Exit 147 18852 Highway 30 off I-84). Take the turn-off at 20500 South Road, it’s a fairly short but very winding Hagerman, ID 83332 road, barely marked by a sign, just before you reach Hagerman. The turn-off is past the Malad River bridge and right about where you pass beneath the large electric (208) 352-0150 transmission high wires.

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he park features hiking and picnicking, and you can arrange for guided many of the most famous fossil finds from the area at the visitor center, including tours. The highlight is the view of the Malad River crashing into the Devil’s the Hagerman Horse, Idaho’s state fossil. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (from October Washbowl. You can see it from a narrow – but sturdy – footbridge – at a to June open only Thursday to Monday). nps.gov/hafo/index.htm. 837-4793. height of about 175 feet over the river. Look for the “face in the rocks” near 7. The Hagerman Valley Historical Society Museum Tthe washbowl’s rim – they say it looks like the river is washing the devil’s face. The The museum is open sporadically – if the flag is raised, you are good to go. park is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 837-4505. hagermanmuseum.com. 837-6288. The gorge is part of the Thousand Springs State Park. For a $5 vehicle pass, 8. Wilson’s Club you can visit all of the park’s areas: Malad Gorge, Kelton Trail, Billingsley Creek, This is one of the oldest bars in the valley – and it also has its own “history Vardis Fisher Day Use, Ritter Island, Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon, Crystal Springs and museum” that owners over the years have collected. Stop in, have a cold one, play a Niagara Springs. For an annual $10 Idaho State Parks Passport you can visit any game of pool with the locals – and soak up some history. 837-4605. of Idaho’s state parks for a year. parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/thousand- 9. Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument springs. 837-4505. This is a rich source of various land and aquatic species fossils – more than 180 3. Billingsley Creek State Park animal species and 35 plant species have been found in hundreds of fossil sites – it This park, open from sunrise to sunset, offers fishing, spectacular views of is the largest concentration of fossilized horses in North America. wildlife, an indoor horse arena and events year-round. parksandrecreation.idaho. You won’t be able to dig up any of your own (and if you see one, don’t pick it up, gov/parks/thousand-springs. 837-4505. notify a ranger), but you can look out across the land from the viewing areas and 4. Billingsley Creek Wildlife Management Area see the unique geological formations that bring archeologists from all over the Just northeast of Hagerman, this area is open to hunting during season. 324- world. There also is wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing in some areas. nps.gov/ 4359. hafo/index.htm. 837-4793. 10. Hagerman Wildlife Management Area HAGERMAN Just south of Hagerman, this area is open to hunting during season. 324-4359. The Bonneville Flood carved out the Hagerman valley 15,000 years ago. 11. Idaho State Fish Hatchery Hagerman was originally the site of a stagecoach stop along the Oregon Trail (look Watch for the signs on U.S. Highway 30. The hatchery produces about four around and you may see remnants of the trail!). The weather here is mild and million rainbow trout per year. Tip: call ahead and try to time your visit with the there are cold and hot springs aplenty. For centuries, the area has been a respite for feeding time frenzy. It also is a great place for viewing fish, birds and wildlife. Don’t Native Americans, pioneers, farmers, travelers and tourists. The cool springs flow at miss the show pond. Open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday a near perfect temperature for fish – 59 degrees – forming natural fisheries. and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. visitidaho.org/attraction/wildlife/hagerman-state- The town was established in 1892 and named for Stanley Hageman. Due to a fish-hatchery. 837-4892. central post office registry misspelling, the name became what it is today. The 12. Hagerman National Fish Hatchery area is known as the largest producer of commercial trout in the world. About 860 Watch for the signs on U.S. Highway 30 – the state and national hatcheries people live there today. are next to one another. More than 1.4 million steelhead and 130,000 trout are 5. The Sheep Monument produced here annually. A tour highlight is petting the sturgeon. Open 8 a.m. to 6 This monument heralds your entrance to Hagerman. Artist Danny Edwards p.m. fws.gov/Hagerman. 837-4896. created the life size bronze sculpture that depicts the pioneer sheepherding 13. Thousand Springs Resort and R.V. Park industry in Idaho. Five miles south of Hagerman on U.S. Highway 30, the resort features a large 6. The Hagerman Fossil Beds Visitor Center geothermal mineral swimming pool, private mineral baths and Jacuzzi rooms, It will open your eyes to what’s underneath the ground. You can see replicas of campground and RV park. 1000springsresort.com. 837-4987.

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14. Thousand Springs Bed and Breakfast and Feathered Winds Wine The tasting room is open March through October, 2 to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday, BUHL other times by appointment. The bed and breakfast is on the Snake River and features Buhl, founded in 1906, was named in honor of Frank H. Buhl and is located on burbling waterfalls outside your window, fishing, bird watching and stargazing. the Oregon Trail. It is known as “the trout capital of the world.” Today’s population thousandspringswinery.com. 352-0150. is about 4,000. 15. Miracle Hot Springs 20. Clear Lake Country Club and Golf Course Come here for hot mineral baths, in the outdoor recreational pool or private hot Guests are welcome on this wildlife, refuge-type setting golf course. Call for rates pools. Massage available. There also are camping domes and an RV park – and a resident and to reserve a tee time five days in advance. clearlakecc.org. 543-4849. alligator (don’t worry, he’s behind bars). Open year-round. mhsprings.com. 543-6002. 21. Clear Springs Foods Visitor Center 16. Banbury Hot Springs Go north on Clear Lakes Road and take the first left after you cross the Snake River, Another hot springs and this one features a large, geothermal, artesian swimming about six miles north of Buhl. You’ll see sturgeon, trout and salmon close up and pool, private hot tubs, an RV park – and event space for weddings and more. Boat tours personal through the viewing window and pool at the self-guided visitor center. Or available. banburyhotsprings.com. 543-4098. relax and soak in the pastoral setting at one of the picnic tables. Open daily 9 a.m. 17. Ritter Island State Park to 5:30 p.m. Situated along the Snake River between two springs, with a plethora of bird watching 22. Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery and nature photography opportunities, this park provides a perfect setting for serenity This USDA-certified organic vineyard and winery features a tasting room and and solitude. parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/thousand-springs. 837-4505. idyllic, willow-treed, outdoor picnic areas. Tasting room open most days, but call 18. Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Preserve ahead first. 420-9887, 543-6940. From the parking lot, walk about two-thirds of a mile to an overlook above Box 23. Niagara Springs State Park and Crystal Springs Lake Canyon. In warm months, you’ll see springs gushing from the canyon walls, forming a Bird watching, canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing are all activities you can do river. In winter, it’s a prime place to spot eagles. parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/ here – but the star attractions are the blue-tinged springs and lake. Be careful as you thousand-springs. 837-4505. drive into the 350-foot canyon – the road is narrow and steep. Leave your RV at the WENDELL park! parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/thousand-springs. 837-4505. “The Hub City of Magic Valley,” Wendell was named after founder William Speer 24. Balanced Rock Kuhn’s 15-year-old son, Wendel. No one seems to know why the spelling changed to From Buhl, follow the signs to Castleford, but keep going to Balanced Rock. Wendell. The town plat was dedicated in 1908. The population today is about 2,800. It’s about 17 miles west of Buhl and you’ll need to follow the same path back, but 19. Eagle roosting site the sight is worth it: you’ll see a 48-foot-high by 40-foot-wide rhyolite monolith There is a cottonwood tree near West Point Service (a store and cafe along West Point teetering precariously on a pedestal just over three feet thick. The rock, which some Road southwest of Wendell), where bald eagles gather at dusk from early December say is shaped like a question mark and others say a camel’s head, was created by to mid-March. On a single evening, bird watchers have seen up to 100 eagles roosting “differential weathering.” The nearby park has picnic tables and hiking trails, and the in the tree. meandering Salmon Falls Creek winds through it.

TRAVELOG 39 Anchor Bistro and Bar – A sports bar with 15 TV screens and killer fish THOUSAND GOOD tacos, plus hamburgers, wings, salads and sandwiches, a full wine list and SPRINGS TOUR 17 beers on tap. 334 Blue Lakes Blvd. North. 733-6566. Twin Falls. Clover Leaf Creamery – Stop for a refreshing ice cream cone made from cows that all have names – honest! 205 S. Broadway. 543-4272. Buhl. Elevation 486 – So named for the patio’s elevation – it sits 486 feet above the canyon. For a special night out, try the Fire Grilled Oregon Quail or the Roasted Idaho Pork Tenderloin. 195 River Vista Place. 737-0486. elevation486.com. Twin Falls. Henry’s at the Drift Inn – Lunch and dinner. Shrimp to prime rib to Cajun chicken pasta, in a historic setting. “The Drift Inn is a proud recipient of a 2008 Preservation Idaho Orchid Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.” 545 F. Street. 436-1300. Rupert. La Plaza – Authentic Mexican food, famous for its homemade tortillas, sauces, and marinades, made fresh daily. Try the fried potato tacos or the lamb special. Closed Monday in summer. 1216 Main St. On Facebook. 543-8600. Buhl. Oxbow Café – You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into a Mad Men time capsule at this café all done up in turquoise and chrome. Hand-pattied burgers and hand-cut French fries. 199 E. U.S. Highway 30. 352-4250. Bliss. Snake River Grill – Here, you can try exotic fare such as alligator and sturgeon. Try the fresh Idaho alligator served with chipotle aioli or sturgeon nuggets. 610 S. State St. 837-6337. Hagerman. Enjoy Idaho’s Local Flavor Supporting Local Restaurants 31 Photo by Pete Grady Pete by Photo 28. Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake Park FILER Take Route 93 (Blue Lakes Boulevard) to Falls Avenue, turn east and follow the signs The town was founded in 1906 and named for Walter G. Filer. It has been the home to see “the Niagara of the West.” The falls is a breathtaking sight as the water tumbles of the Twin Falls County Fair and Rodeo since 1916. Today’s population is about 2,500. and crashes 212 feet to the canyon floor – more than 50 feet farther than the actual 25. Twin Falls County Historical Museum Niagara Falls. Sections of the falls have names – Bridal Veil and Bride’s Maid or Train are You can visit the Twin Falls County Historical Museum, it’s right on U.S. Highway 30 in on the upper left side, below them is Bridal Falls, the Two Graces are in the center, and the Filer, between Buhl and Twin Falls, where, among other things, you can take a tour of a Sentinel is the most southern section. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily year-round. $3 per car. 1914 school building. twinfallsmuseum.org. tfid.org. 736-2265. 29. Evel Knievel jump site TWIN FALLS In 1974, daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump across the Snake River Canyon on a Twin Falls is the county seat and largest city in Twin Falls County. It has a population specially modified “rocket cycle” motorcycle. Millions watched the failed attempt on TV. of about 44,000 people. Founded in 1904, the city is named for the nearby Twin Falls You can still see the launch ramp foundation less than two miles west of Shoshone Falls. waterfall on the Snake River. 30. Agro-Farma Chobani Yogurt factory 26. Downtown Historic District At 1 million square feet, and distinctively all white, “the largest yogurt manufacturing Take in historic buildings, some more than a century old, while you shop, eat and plant in the world” is a stunning visual landmark as you are driving to or from the drink in this picturesque downtown that lets you step back in time. Roughly bounded Shoshone Falls. Just south of Kimberly Road (aka U.S. Highway 30). by Second Avenue North, Second Street East, Second Street West, Second Street South, 31. I.B. Perrine Bridge and Centennial Park Third Avenue South and Third Avenue West. At 1,500 feet long and 486 feet above the Snake River, this four-lane bridge has 27. The Earl and Hazel Faulkner Planetarium at the Herrett Center for Arts pedestrian walkways with views of the river, sheer cliffs, the Blue Lakes, waterfalls, a park and Science and two golf courses. The Buzz Langdon Visitor Center is next to the bridge, which is a This is the largest planetarium in Idaho. It seats 144 under a 50-foot dome, featuring favorite launching site of BASE jumpers as they jump from the bridge, parachuting to the state-of-the-art projection, lighting and audio. Call or visit the website for public show canyon below. Look for them on calm, windless days. A parking area on either side of the times (Tuesday through Saturday through Labor Day). herrett.csi.edu/astronomy/ bridge allows access for unique viewing from under the bridge as well as access to canyon planetarium. 732-6657. trails. twinfallschamber.com. 733-3974.

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32. Zip the Snake zipline tours Tour the Snake River and historic Snake River Canyon for two hours, up to a dizzying height of 1,750 feet, and at speeds up to 55 miles per hour. zipthesnake.com. 539-3486.

SHOSHONE Community Fireworks. June. Barbecue, vendors The town of Shoshone is 23 miles north of Twin Falls. It is said to be the oldest and entertainment – and fireworks start town in the Magic Valley – it was “laid out” in 1892 – and has “the widest main street at 10 p.m. Hagerman City Park. in the world” – four sets of train tracks run through the business district center. It has hagermanvalleychamber.com. Hagerman. a population of about 1,400. Western Days. June. Parade, entertainment, food. 33. Shoshone Indian Ice Caves On Facebook. Twin Falls. The caves are about 17 miles north of Shoshone on Idaho State Highway 75. The Buhl Sagebrush Days. July. This is a Fourth of July caves are actually in a 1,000-foot-long lava tube with an ice depth ranging between tradition featuring an all-you-can-eat trout feed, a Kiwanis pancake breakfast, the Buhl Key Club Fun Run, “the longest parade in Southern Idaho,” eight and 30 feet. The temperatures are constantly below freezing so be sure to dress food and craft vendors in Eastman Park, anvil firing and fireworks at dusk. warmly, even in summer. Air currents that flow through the lava tubes create the ice. buhlchamber.org. 543-6682. Buhl. The caves are one of the natural wonders of the world. 886-2058. Mannie Shaw’s Old Time Fiddlers’ Jamboree. July. The second Sunday of each July. shoshonecity.com. Shoshone. GOODING Art Guild Art in the Park. July. twinfallshasart.com. Twin Falls. Founded in 1907 and named after former Idaho governor and senator Frank R. Savor Southern Idaho. August. Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center. Gooding, the city today has a population of about 3,500. Also, since 1907, it has been visitsouthidaho.com/i-eat. Twin Falls. the home of the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind, founded by Twin Falls County Fair & Magic Valley Stampede. August, September. Frank R. Gooding. Events, attractions, entertainment, vendors and more. tfcfair.com. Filer. 34. City of Rocks Thousand Springs Festival. September. Wagon rides, entertainment, In the Bennett Hills northwest of Gooding, this City of Rocks was created in music, foods, arts and crafts and more. thousandspringsfestival.org. ancient times by falling volcanic ash. Monoliths rise from the desert floor and the Malad Gorge State Park between Hagerman and Bliss. eerie, wind-carved formations, called “hoodoos,” are often covered with bright green Hagerman Valley Car Show. September. Raffles, Poker Fun Run, Hot lichens. Wheels races, food vendors, beer garden. Hagerman City Park. 590-1839. hagermanvalleychamber.com. Hagerman. 35. Gooding County Historical Museum The museum features local historical exhibits and artifacts, including military pieces. goodingcountyhistoricalsociety.shutterfly.com. 934-5318.

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9. Redfish Rock Shelter Long ago about 9,500 indigenous people sheltered under this rock overhang. 774-3376. 10. Galena Overlook Alexander Ross discovered it on September 18, 1824 as he led Hudson Bay fur trappers up the Wood River over the summit and back to Challis. Galena Summit has a spectacular view of the Stanley Basin. 11. Galena Lodge and Recreational Center Galena Lodge once bustled with saloons, general stores, a livery stable, daily stagecoach service to Hailey and a hotel during the lead-silver mine heyday of the 1880s. Now primarily a day lodge, it serves lunches and dinners. 726-4010. 12. Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) Visitor Center Seven miles north of Ketchum on the east side of Idaho 7 is the SNRA headquarters and visitor center. 727-5013. KETCHUM-SUN VALLEY photo IBR file The town of Ketchum was named after David Ketchum, an early prospector. Ketchum’s first settlers were the Isaac Lewis Family. Lewis and his friend, Albert 15 Griffith, left Montana in the spring of 1880 when they heard about the mining Bald Mountain. rush. On May 3 of that year, theirs was the first tent on Ketchum’s site. Lewis 20. Ernest Hemingway platted and surveyed the town, started the First National Bank of Ketchum, As part of Averell Harriman’s ongoing marketing plan to bring the rich and printed his own currency, established the first newspaper, and was the owner famous to Sun Valley, Hemingway was invited there in the fall of 1939. He stayed of Guyer Hot Springs, mining claims and ranch properties. He was said to have in suite 206 and began “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Hemingway returned in the fall owned the entire valley area, which The Union Pacific Railroad bought and of 1940 and 1941, and continued visits for 20 years. eventually named Sun Valley. In 1958, he returned to establish a permanent home, but died three years later 13. Sun Valley Resort in 1961. In 1935, inspired by the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, Union Pacific Hemingway’s typewriter is at the Ketchum Sun Valley Historical Museum and Railroad chairman Averell Harriman asked Austrian Count Felix Schaffgtosch his final resting place is in the Ketchum Cemetery. to search for the perfect spot for a U.S. world-class ski resort, like those in 21. Big Wood River Switzerland and Austria. After months of searching, the Count “discovered” the The Big Wood River flows through the Wood River Valley – fly-fishing anglers Ketchum area. Harriman bought 4,300 acres of what became Sun Valley Resort. flock to it. A 20-mile bike path stretches along the river for bikers, skaters and It was built in seven months and opened in the winter of 1936. joggers in summer, and Nordic skiers in winter. 14. Sun Valley Lodge and Inn Guests and visitors can stroll hallways lined with famous guests’ and celebrities’ HAILEY The town incorporated in May 1882. Originally called Marshall, the name was photos and meander through Sun Valley Village, which links the lodge and Inn. changed to honor founder John Hailey. Try the lodge’s year-round outdoor ice rink. 22. Ezra Pound’s Birthplace 15. Bald Mountain On October 30, 1885, poet and writer Ezra Pound was born in Hailey to Homer The majestic grande dame has 3,400 feet of vertical drop, 2,054 skiable acres and Isabel Pound at Second Avenue and Pine Street in Old Hailey. His birthplace and four lodges. Chairlifts go to the top year-round for skiing, mountain biking, is now the Hailey home of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities. hiking or to see the panoramic vistas. The Roundhouse Gondola runs from 726-9491. River Run Plaza to the historic Roundhouse Restaurant mid-mountain. You can 23. Blaine County Historical Museum paraglide back down. See Idaho’s first telephone switchboard, a mine-tunnel model, tools, and 16. Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities equipment like those used by Chinese and boomtown miners, and agricultural See contemporary arts and exhibits here. Gallery tours are every Thursday artifacts. Also is home of the Joe Fuld Political Button Collection, said to be one of evening during July and August. A center in Hailey helps serve the entire Wood the largest in the world, and a section on Ezra Pound. 788-4185. River Valley. 726-9491. 24. Hailey’s Historical Buildings 17. World’s First Chairlift Stop by the Alturas Hotel and the Blaine County Courthouse built in 1883 and Union Pacific engineer James Carron invented the first chairlift. He used both on First Avenue South. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a classic gothic revival technology he’d developed for loading fruit onto ships and replaced the loading built in 1885, is on the southwest corner of Bullion Street. Hailey Church, another hooks with chairs. The chairlifts replaced the towrope and other devices. One gothic revival built in 1913 by the Catholic congregation St. Charles of the Valley is from 1936 is on the right side of Fairways Road. at the northwest corner of Pine Street. 18. Ketchum-Sun Valley Heritage and Ski Museum 25. Sawtooth Botanical Garden Features the 1930-1993 Gretchen and Don Fraser Collection and Olympics Established in 1994, this five-acre garden is five miles south of Ketchum, from 1924-1996. In addition, revolving exhibits and displays include: American hidden behind tall, mature trees at the corner of Gimlet Road and Idaho 75. Self- Indians, fur trappers and the making of the Sun Valley Lodge. Free. 726-8118. guided tours daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 726-9358, haileyidaho.com. 19. Ketchum Ore Wagon Museum 26. Quigley Canyon Ranch Winter Recreation Area Original ore wagons hauled ore out of the gold mines. Every Labor Day This year-round cycling, jogging and walking area is part of the Bellevue to weekend, the wagons are brought out for the annual Wagon Days Parade and Galena Wood River Valley trail system that runs for 10 kilometers along the east Festival. side of Hailey. In winter the trails are groomed.

44 TRAVELOG BELLEVUE Atkinson’s Market – Check out the Bellevue, established in 1880 as deli at this place, billed as “The West’s a mining town, is about 10 miles Most Unique Grocery Store.” Daily from junction U.S. 20 and Idaho GOOD 75. It is a year-round sportsman’s specials. 451 E. Fourth St. East. 726- paradise. 5668. Ketchum. 27. Silver Creek Bigwig Bread Bakery and Cafes — Silver Creek is one of the Breakfast, lunch — try the Cilantro finest fly-fishing streams in the Lime Salad — “never tasted anything like it.” Homemade country for rainbow and brown soups. Two locations. 380 N. East Ave. 928-7868; 271 Northwood trout – it has the highest density Way. Ketchum. CK’s Real Food – Globally inspired local, organic, of trout of any river its size in the seasonal and sustainable fare. Try the grilled Idaho trout or Lava U.S. Just southeast of Bellevue, photo IBR file Lake lamb. 320 Main Street South. 788-1223. ckrealfood.com. the headwaters can be accessed Hailey. from the Gannett-Picabo Road in Cristina’s Restaurant – Restaurant, bakery, take away, featuring 12 Bellevue. Sawtooths. The breakfast, lunch, dinner all about the fresh, uncomplicated flavors 28. Craters of the Moon of Cristina’s Tuscan childhood. Tip: call for reservations. 520 Between 15,000 and 2,000 years ago, the Craters of the Moon Lava Field formed Second Street East. 726-4499. cristinasofsunvalley.com. Ketchum. during eight major eruptive periods. It grew to cover 618 square miles. Despo’s — Eco-friendly, award-winning, crowd fave Mexican The monument and preserve are open all year, although winter snows prevent restaurant since 1983. Traditional fare, homemade salsas. 211 access by car around the Loop Road from mid-November through mid-April. Fourth St., East. Ketchum. When the road is open, it is open 24/7. The Visitor Center is open year-round from ”Irving’s Red Hots – During the summer the little red shack 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day through Sept. 24.) on the hill in the middle of Ketchum serves up dogs and polish Closed on federal holidays during winter. 527-1335, 527-1300. nps.gov/crmo. sausages with all the fixings for a quick and cheap lunch with a view. Warm Springs/Downtown. On Facebook. Ketchum. CAMAS PRAIRIE – FAIRFIELD Mahoney’s Bar and Grill – Sushi to filet mignon; barbecue ribs Early American Indians harvested fields of camas lilies and their bulbs for food. to chicken. 104 S. Main St. 788-4449. mahoneysbarandgrill.com. When they bloom in mid to late spring the fields are a sea of purple. In 1880, the town was named Soldier and later New Soldier, but in 1912 it was renamed Bellevue. Fairfield. You can mountain bike, hike, camp, fish and golf. Winter sports include Perry’s Restaurant – Fresh, homemade soups, sandwiches, downhill and cross-country skiing, Nordic skating and snowmobiling. The Camas burgers, salads, wraps, breads, desserts and more. Order the County Tourist Information Center is in the bright yellow caboose on Fairfield’s local “off-the-menu favorite,” the E.S.A.B. (egg salad avocado Main Street. bacon) sandwich. 131 W. Fourth St. 726-7703. perryssunvalley.com. 29. Fairfield Area Snowmobile Trails Ketchum. Maps are available for more than 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Free Pioneer Saloon – A visit to Ketchum isn’t complete without access. 764-3202. dinner at the “Pio.” Known for its strong drinks, meat and potatoes 30. Soldier Mountain Ranch Nordic Ski Trail menu. “Most adored special:” Idaho trout with drawn butter. 308 During winter, Cottonwood Golf Course at the base of Soldier Mountain Ski Area Main St. 726-3139. pioneersaloon.com. Ketchum. becomes five miles of groomed cross-country trails for beginners and advanced Shorty’s Diner – A vintage diner serving breakfast, lunch and skiers. 764-2506. dinner. Try the fried chicken and waffles. 126 S. Main St. 578-1293. 31. Soldier Mountain Ski Area shortysdiner.com. Hailey. Soldier Mountain is 12 miles north of Fairfield on Soldier Creek Road. Fifteen Sourdough Lodge – Cinnamon rolls, sourdough pancakes, groomed runs, two double chairlifts, one rope tow and one handle tow. Base burgers and more. Fish and chips Fridays; prime rib Saturdays. elevation is 5,732 feet and the top elevation is 7,177 feet, with a 1,425-foot vertical 8406 Idaho 21. 259-3326. sourdoughlodge.com. About halfway rise/drop. Terrain park for snowboarders and snowcat tours for backcountry between Garden Valley and Stanley. skiing. 764-2526. Stanley Baking Company & Café – Fresh baked goods, 32. Camas Prairie Centennial Marsh Wildlife sandwiches, full breakfast menu all day. 250 Wall St. 774-6573. Management Area stanleybakingco.com. Stanley. Created in 1987, this area covers 3,100 acres; the marsh is about 10,000 acres. Sun Valley Brewing Company – Besides beer (try Sun Valley Open year-round for bird and wildlife watching – especially spectacular mid-May Blonde, White Cloud Ale), it also serves steaks, salads, burgers, through mid-June when the camas lilies are in bloom. Off U.S. 20 at Hill City, 10 sandwiches, pasta, pizza and more. 202 N. Main St. 788-0805. miles west of Fairfield. sunvalleybrewery.com. Hailey. ANDERSON RANCH RECREATIONAL AREA Trudy’s Kitchen – A local favorite, open for breakfast, lunch The Anderson Ranch Recreational Area includes the Anderson Ranch Reservoir, and dinner. Do not leave without dessert! Try the world famous the surrounding Trinity Mountains and Pine, Prairie, Featherville and Atlanta. huckleberry cheesecake. 3876 U.S. Highway 21. 392-4151. On Enjoy year-round fishing, hunting and pure scenic wonder. Campsites are near the Facebook. Idaho City. reservoir or along the Boise River. 33. Baumgartner Hot Springs The Baumgartner Campground just east of Featherville near the South Fork of the Boise River features a 15-by-20-foot concrete swimming pool daily filled with Enjoy Idaho’s natural hot springs water from Baumgartner Hot Springs. Open late May through September. 764-3202. Local Flavor Supporting Local Restaurants 34. Trinity Lakes Recreation Area More than a dozen lakes are scattered north and east of Trinity Mountain, the highest peak in the Boise Mountains, and the South Fork of the Boise River runs through it. Backpacking, hiking, fishing and camping.

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Comfort Suites Boise Airport Inn America HOTELS & MOTELS 2906 Vista Ave. • 472-1222 • (877) 424-6423 2275 Airport Way • 389-9800 • (800) 469-4667 BAKER CITY, ORE. Cottonwood Suites Boise The Inn at 500 Capitol 3031 W. Main St. • 344-3521 500 S. Capitol Blvd. • 227-0500 • innat500.com Best Western Sunridge Inn 1 Sunridge Lane • (541) 523-6444 Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown La Quinta Inn 222 S. Broadway • 331-2700 • (800) 321-2211 2613 S. Vista Ave. • 388-0800 • (800) 753-3757 Eldorado Inn 695 Campbell St. • (541) 523-6494 • eldoradoinn.net Courtyard by Marriott Boise West/Meridian La Quinta Inn & Suites Boise Towne Square 1789 S. Eagle Road • 888-0800 7965 W. Emerald • 378-7000 • (800) 753-3757 Geiser Grand Hotel 1996 Main St. • (541) 523-1889 • (888) GeiserG Extended Stay America (Boise Airport) La Quinta Inn & Suites Meridian/West Boise [email protected] • geisergrand.com 2500 S. Vista Ave. • 363-9040 800 S. Allen St. • 288-2100 Knights Inn Baker City Leku Ona Boutique Hotel Fairfield Inn Boise 117 S. Sixth St. • 345-6665 2205 Broadway St. • (541) 523-6324 • knightsinn.com 3300 S. Shoshone • 331-5656 • (800) 228-2800 Rodeway Inn Baker City Modern Hotel & Bar The Grove Hotel 1314 W. Grove St. • 424-8244 810 Campbell St. • (541) 523-2242 245 S. Capitol Blvd. • 333-8000 • (888) 961-5000 Motel 6 Boise Airport Super 8 Baker City Hampton Inn Boise - Airport 2323 Airport Way • 344-3506 • (800) 466-8356 250 Campbell St. • (541) 523-8282 • super8.com 3270 S. Shoshone • 331-5600 Mr. Sandman Inn & Suites BLISS Hampton Inn & Suites Boise Spectrum 1575 S. Meridian Road • 887-2062 7499 W. Overland Road • 323-2500 • (800) 600-6001 mrsandmaninn.com Amber Inn 17286 U.S. Highway 30 • 352-4441 Hampton Inn & Suites Boise Downtown Oxford Suites amberinnmotel.com 495 S. Capitol Blvd. • 331-1900 • (800) 426-7866 1426 S. Entertainment Ave. • 322-8000 (888) 332-8001 Y Inn Motel Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum 260 U.S. Highway 30 • 352-1008 • Yinnbliss.com 7699 W. Spectrum • 376-1000 • hiltongardeninn.com Quality Inn Airport 2526 Airport Way • 336-0077 • quality.com Hilton Garden Inn Boise/Eagle BOISE 145 E. Riverside Dr. • 938-9600 • boiseeagle.hgi.com Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner 1800 Fairview Ave. • 344-7691 Anniversary Inn Holiday Inn Boise Airport 1575 S. Lusk Ave. • 387-4900 • (800) 324-4152 2970 W. Elder St. • 344-7444 • (877) 424-6423 Residence Inn Boise Downtown 1401 S. Lusk Place • 344-1200 • (800) 331-3131 Best Western Airport Inn The Holiday Inn Express Boise Downtown 2660 Airport Way • 384-5000 • (800) 727-5004 475 W. Parkcenter Blvd. • 345-2002 Residence Inn by Marriott 400 S. Capitol Blvd. • (801)432-8424 Best Western Northwest Lodge The Holiday Inn Express & Suites 6989 S. Federal Way • 287-2300 • (866) 385-6343 3050 S. Shoshone St. • 342-4322 Residence Inn by Marriott Boise West 7303 W. Denton St. • 385-9000 • (800) 331-3131 Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport The Holiday Inn & Suites Boise West Meridian 2645 Airport Way • 336-8100 • (800) 727-5006 The Riverside Hotel 2610 E. Freeway Dr. • 288-2060 2900 Chinden Blvd. • 343-1871 Boise Inn Homewood Suites by Hilton Boise Rodeway Inn 4060 Fairview Ave. • 344-4030 7957 W. Spectrum Way • 375-8500 2799 Airport Way • 336-7377 • (800) 424-6423 Bond Street Motel & Extended Stay Hotel 43 Safari Inn Downtown 1680 N. Phillippi St. • 322-4407 • (800) 545-5345 981 W. Grove St. • 342-4622 1070 Grove St. • 344-6556 • (800) 541-6556 Budget Inn Howard Johnson Boise Airport Seven K Motel 2600 Fairview Ave. • 344-8617 • (800) 733-1418 8002 W. Overland Road • 322-4404 3633 Chinden Blvd. • 343-7723 Cabana Inn Hyatt Place Boise Towne Square Shilo Inn & Suites Boise Airport 1600 Main St. • 343-6000 925 N. Milwaukee • 375-1200 • (888) 492-8847 4111 Broadway Ave. • 343-7662 • (800) 222-2244 Candlewood Suites Boise Towne Square Hyatt Place Hotel SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise 700 N. Cole Road • 322-4300 1024 W. Bannock St. • 991-5275 6325 N. Cloverdale Road • 939-8266 • (877) 784-4414

46 TRAVELOG SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise Parkcenter EMMETT LOWMAN 424 E. Parkcenter Blvd. • 342-1044 • (888) 236-2427 Holiday Motel and RV Park Sourdough Lodge and RV Resort Super 8 Motel 1111 S. Washington Ave. • 365-4479 8406 U.S. Highway 21 • 259-3326 2773 Elder St. • 344-8871 • (800) 800-8000 TownePlace Suites Boise Downtown FAIRFIELD MCCALL 1455 S. Capitol Blvd. • 429-8881 • (800) 257-3000 The Prairie Inn Bear Creek Lodge TownePlace Suites Boise West Meridian 113 E. U.S. Highway 20 • 764-2247 • theprairieinn.com 3492 Highway 55 • 634-3551 1415 S. Eagle Road• 884-8550 • marriott.com/boibw FEATHERVILLE Best Western McCall Lodge & Suites West River Inn 211 S. Third St. • 634-2230 3525 Chinden Blvd. • 338-1155 Featherville Resort 4411 N. Pine Featherville Road • 653-2310 Brundage Inn Wyndham Garden Boise Airport 1005 W. Lake St. • 634-2344 • (800) 643-2009 3300 Vista Ave. • 343-4900 • (800) 315-2621 GARDEN VALLEY Holiday Inn Express Hunt Lodge 210 N. Third St. • 634-4700 • thehuntlodge.com BRUNEAU Garden Valley Motel 1111 Banks Lowman Road • 462-2911 Bruneau One Stop Hotel McCall 45251 U.S. Highway 51 • 845-2511 1101 N. Third St. • 634-8105 GLENNS FERRY BUHL InIdaho.com Redford Motel 1410 Mill Road. • (800) 844-3246 Oregon Trail Inn 525 W. First Ave. • 366-2421 510 Broadway Ave. S. • (208) 543-8814 The Rustic Inn GOODING 400 N. Third St. • 634-7671 Siesta Inn 629 Broadway Ave. S. • 543-6427 The Cowboy Inn & Saloon Scandia Inn 413 Main St. • 934-5296 401 N. Third St. • 634-7394 • (888) 622-2554 CALDWELL Gooding University Inn Shore Lodge Best Western Plus Caldwell Inn and Suites 301 University Ave. • 423-1006 • goodinginn.com 501 W. Lake St. • (800) 657-6464 908 Specht Ave. • 454-7225 • (800) 937-8376 HAGERMAN Super 8 McCall La Quinta Inn 303 S. Third St. • 634-4637 • (800) 800-8000 901 Specht Ave. • 454-2222 Billingsley Creek Lodge & Retreat mccallsuper8.com 17940 U.S. Highway 30 • 837-4822 billingsleycreeklodge.com Third Street Inn CAMBRIDGE 415 N. Third St. • 634-6300 Bucky’s Cafe & Motel Hagerman Valley Inn 10 N. Superior St. • U.S. Highway 95 and U.S. 661 Frogs Landing • 837-6196 MERIDIAN Highway 71 • 257-3330 hagermanvalleyinn.com Best Western Plus Rama Inn Frontier Motel & RV Park 1019 S. Progress Ave. • 887-7888 • (800) 780-7234 240 S. Superior St. • 257-3851 HAILEY AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Hailey Candlewood Suites – Meridian Gateway Motel, Store & Cafe 1855 S. Silverstone Way • 888-5121 • (800) 261-9168 Between Cambridge & Brownlee Reservoir • 257-3531 51 Cobblestone Lane • 788-7950 • 800-634-3444 haileyamericinn.com Country Inn & Suites Boise West by Carlson CASCADE Wood River Inn 3355 E. Pine Ave. • 639-3300 603 Main St. North • 578-0600 • 877-542-0600 Alpine Lodge & Motel woodriverinn.com Courtyard Boise West/Meridian 900 S. U.S. Highway 55 • 382-4948 1789 S. Eagle Road • 888-0800 The Ashley Inn HOMEDALE Hampton Inn & Suites Boise - Meridian 500 N. Main • 382-5621 • (866) 382-5621 875 S. Allen • 887-3600 Sunnydale Motel Birch Glen Lodge & Motel 2 E. Colorado Ave. • 337-3302 Holiday Express & Suites 762 S. Main • 382-4238 2610 E. Freeway Drive • 288-2060 • (877) 424-6423 KETCHUM Cascade Lake Inn La Quinta Inn & Suites 403 N. Main • 382-4370 Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge 800 S. Allen • 288-2100 • lq.com 180 S. Main St. • 726-4114 • 800-805-1001 DONNELLY bestwestern.com/pluskentwoodlodge Motel 6 1047 S. Progress Ave. • 888-1212 Long Valley Motel Best Western Tyrolean Lodge 161 S. Main • 325-8271 260 Cottonwood St. • 726-5336 • 800-333-7912 Mr. Sandman Inn & Suites bestwestern.com/tyrolean 1575 S. Meridian Road • 887-2062 • (800) 959-2230 EAGLE mrsandman.com Tamarack Lodge Hilton Garden Inn 291 Walnut Ave. • 726-3344 • 800-521-5379 TownePlace Suites Boise West/Meridian 145 E. Riverside Drive • 938-9600 • (886) 938-9600 tamaracksunvalley.com 1415 S. Eagle Road • 884-8550

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MOUNTAIN HOME SILVER CITY Super 8 Twin Falls 1260 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 734-5801 Best Western Foothills Inn Idaho Hotel super8.com/twinfalls 1080 U.S. Highway 20 • 587-8477 23936 Jordan St. • 583-4104 WEISER Hampton Inn & Suites SMITH’S FERRY 3175 N.E. Foothills Ave. • 587-7300 Colonial Motel Cougar Mountain Lodge 251 E. Main • 549-0150 • (866)-420-2143 Hi Lander Motel 9738 U.S. Highway 55 • 382-4464 615 S. Third W. • 587-3311 Indianhead Motel & RV Park Mountain Home Inn STANLEY 747 Hillcrest Ave. • 549-0331 1180 U.S. Highway 20 • 587-9743 Lower Stanley Country Store Cabins and Motel State Street Motel 55 Lower Stanley • 774-3566 • lowerstanley.com Thunderbird Motel 1279 State St. • 414-1390 910 Sunset Strip • 587-7927 • (800) 786-4150 Mountain Village Resort Towne Center Motel Three Eva Falls Ave. • 774-4688 • 800-843-5475 YELLOW PINE 410 N. Second E. • 587-3373 mountainvillage.com Yellow Pine Lodge NAMPA Redfish Lake Lodge 360 Yellow Pine Ave. • 633-3377 Red Fish Lake Road • 644-9096 • redfishlake.com 625 S. Main • 642-2203 Fairfield Inn & Suites Boise/Nampa Salmon River Lodge 16150 N. Midland Blvd. • 467-5888 (800) 928-4324 • salmonriverlodgeresort.com PINE Hampton Inn & Suites Boise Nampa Stanley High Country Inn Pine Motel & Nester’s Campground at the Idaho Center 774-7000 • highcountryinn.biz 54 E. Nester Drive • 653-2210 5750 E. Franklin Road • 442-0036 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nampa TWIN FALLS SILVER CITY 4104 E. Flamingo Ave. • 466-4045 Apollo Motor Inn Idaho Hotel Nampa Inn & Suites - Nampa 296 Addison Ave. W. • 733-2010 23936 Jordan St. • 583-4104 617 Northside Blvd. • 466-8993 Best Western Plus Rodeway Inn & Suites 1377 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 736-8000 SMITH’S FERRY 130 Shannon Drive • 442-0800 Blue Lakes Inn Cougar Mountain Lodge Shilo Inn Suites Hotel Nampa 952 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 933-2123 • bluelakesinn.com 9738 U.S. Highway 55 • 382-4464 1401 Shilo Drive • 465-3250 Comfort Inn STANLEY Sleep Inn 379 Crossroads Point Blvd. • 644-1200 1315 Industrial Road • 463-6300 Fairfield Inn & Suites Lower Stanley Country Store Cabins and Motel 55 Lower Stanley • 774-3566 • lowerstanley.com Super 8 Nampa 1788 Washington St. N. • 734-8444 624 Northside Blvd. • 467-2888 • (800) 800-8000 Hampton Inn Mountain Village Resort 1658 Fillmore St. • 734-2233 Three Eva Falls Ave. • 774-4688 • 800-843-5475 NEW MEADOWS mountainvillage.com Hilton Garden Inn The Hartland Inn & Motel 1741 Harrison St. N. • 733-8500 Redfish Lake Lodge 211 N. Norris Ave. • 347-2104 gardeninn.hilton.com/twinfalls Red Fish Lake Road • 644-9096 • redfishlake.com Meadows Valley Motel Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 302 N. Norris St. U.S. Highway 95 • 347-2175 1554 Fillmore St. • 732-6001 • hiexpress.com/twinfalls Salmon River Lodge (800) 928-4324 • salmonriverlodgeresort.com PARMA La Quinta Inn & Suites 539 Poleline Road • 736-9600 Stanley High Country Inn The Parma Inn & Grocery 774-7000 • highcountryinn.biz 712 E. Grove Ave. • 722-5579 Motel 6 Twin Falls 1472 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 734-3993 • motel6.com TWIN FALLS PAYETTE Quality Inn & Suites Apollo Motor Inn 2030 Fillmore Ave. N. • 734-7494 Payette Motel 296 Addison Ave. W. • 733-2010 625 S. Main • 642-2203 Red Lion Hotel Canyon Springs 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. •734-5000 Best Western Plus PINE (800) 733-5466 • redlion.com 1377 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 736-8000 Pine Motel & Nester’s Campground Shilo Inns Suites Hotels Blue Lakes Inn 54 E. Nester Drive • 653-2210 1586 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 733-7545 • shiloinns.com 952 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 933-2123 • bluelakesinn.com

48 TRAVELOG Comfort Inn CALDWELL VACATION HOMES 379 Crossroads Point Blvd. • 644-1200 Mrs. Hood’s Bed & Breakfast & CONDO RENTALS Fairfield Inn & Suites 1816 E. Maple • 459-2683 1788 Washington St. N. • 734-8444 BOISE Wild Rose Manor Bed & Breakfast/Events Center Paragon Corporate Housing Hampton Inn 5800 Oasis Road • 454-3331 • (866) 399-3331 1658 Fillmore St. • 734-2233 2772 S. Cole Road Suite 110 • 321-0500 • (888) 632 5511 COUNCIL/ MESA Pioneer Condos at Bogus Basin Mountain Hilton Garden Inn 332-5200 • (800) 367-4397 ext. 8 • pioneercondos.com 1741 Harrison St. N. • 733-8500 Elkhorn Bed & Breakfast gardeninn.hilton.com/twinfalls 1327 U.S. Highway 95 • Mesa • 741-2071 • 256-4556 Wolff Corporate Housing 1073 E. Exchange St. • 387-0694 • (800) 528-9519 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 1554 Fillmore St. • 732-6001 • hiexpress.com/twinfalls EMMETT CASCADE Frozen Dog Digs La Quinta Inn & Suites IdahoResortRentals.co. 4325 Frozen Dog Road • 365-7372 • (888) DOG-DIGS 539 Poleline Road • 736-9600 270 Main St. • 325-5100

Motel 6 Twin Falls GARDEN VALLEY DONNELLY 1472 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 734-3993 • motel6.com Walk on the Wild Side Bed & Breakfast Idaho Resort Rentals.com 270 Main St. • 325-5100 (877) 622-611 Quality Inn & Suites 69 River Ranch Road • 462-2734 • wildsidebb.com 2030 Fillmore Ave. N. • 734-7494 Valet Vacation Rentals (Tamarack Resort) GLENNS FERRY 325-1009 Red Lion Hotel Canyon Springs 1357 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. •734-5000 River Roads Bed & Breakfast GARDEN VALLEY (800) 733-5466 • redlion.com 1882 E. Little Basin Road, King Hill • 366-2974 Idaho Cabin Keepers 522-C S. Middlefork Road • 462-3451 • (877) 322-2467 Shilo Inns Suites Hotels HAGERMAN 1586 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 733-7545 • shiloinns.com Uncle Billy Bob’s Redneck Trailers Vacation Thousand Springs Bed & Breakfast Super 8 Twin Falls 18852 U.S. Highway 30 • 352-0150 Rentals and RV Park’n 1260 Blue Lakes Blvd. N. • 734-5801 [email protected] 609 S. Middlefork Road • 462-5262 super8.com/twinfalls Streamside Vacation Cabin Rental IDAHO CITY (877) 299-1169 • (727) 580-7257 WEISER gardenvalleycabins.com A-One Step Away Bed & Breakfast Inn Lodging Colonial Motel 112 Cottonwood St. • 392-4938 IDAHO CITY 251 E. Main • 549-0150 • (866)-420-2143 Trudy’s Kitchen Cabin Rental Indianhead Motel & RV Park KETCHUM 3876 U.S. Highway 21 • 392-4151 747 Hillcrest Ave. • 549-0331 Knob Hill Inn Ketchum State Street Motel 960 Main St. North • 726-8010 • 800-526-8010 1279 State St. • 414-1390 knobhillinn.com Wyndham Vacation Rentals 333 S. Main St• 726-5601, 800-521-2515 • wynvr.com YELLOW PINE LOWMAN LOWMAN Yellow Pine Lodge Bair-Den Bed & Breakfast 15 Memory Lane • 259-3572 New Haven Lodge 360 Yellow Pine Ave. • 633-3377 7655 U.S. Highway 21 • 259-3344 havenhotsprings.com mccall MCCALL BED & BREAKFASTS McCall Winery Bed & Breakfast 1308 Roosevelt Ave. • 634-2489 • mccallwinery.com Accommodation Services BOISE 302 N. Third St. • 634-7766 • (800) 551-8234 NAMPA Brundage Bungalows Boise Guest House 634-2344 • 473-2894 • brundagebungalows.com 614 N. Fifth St. • 761-6798 Hostel Boise 17322 Can-Ada Road • 467-6858 • hostelboise.com Clark Cabins LLC. Idaho Heritage Inn 1670-1680 Greenwood Road • 608-4051 • 109 W. Idaho • 634-4787 • (844) 342-8445 SUN VALLEY Johnson & Company Resort Properties 110 N. Third St. • 634-7134 • (800) 846-0058 The Angel Inn – A.J.J. Shaw House Sun Valley Resort Bed and Breakfast Inn 1 Sun Valley Road • 622-4111 • 800-786-8259 Lakeside Vacation Homes at Harris Cove 1411 W. Franklin St. • 344-8899 • (877) 344-8899 sunvalley.com 2099 Eastside Drive • 866-7597

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Lakeside Vacation Rentals RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS Houghton’s RV Park P.O. Box 433 • 315-2080 350 Salubra • 350 S. Commercial • 257-3700 InIdaho.com ATLANTA McCormick Park Box 2568 • 800-844-3246 28 miles west of Cambridge on U.S. Highway 71 Power Plant Campground (800) 422-3143 McCallCabins.com Boise National Forest • forestcamping.com 305 E. Park St., Suite D • 630-5045 Mundo Idaho RV Park & Camping Riverside Campground 3024 Goodrich Road • 257-3849 Boise National Forest • (877) 444-6777 McCall Vacations forestcamping.com 805 N. Third St. • 634-7056 Woodhead Park 28 miles west of Cambridge on U.S. Highway 71 BOISE (800) 422-3143 YELLOW PINE Hi-Valley RV Park CASCADE Mary’s Cabins 10555 Horseshoe Bend Road • 939-8080 420 Murphs Ave. • 634-5527(winter) Arrowhead RV Park “On the River” 634-6677(summer) Mountain View RV Park 955 U.S. Highway 55 • 382-4534 2040 Airport Way • 345-4141 • (800) 610-4141 Yellow Pine General Store Canyon Springs RV Resort 315 Yellow Pine Ave. • 633-3300 Boise Riverside RV Park (Garden City) 955 U.S. Highway 55 • 382-4534 6000 N. Glenwood • 375-7432 • (800) 375-7432 The Pines RV Park BRUNEAU 910 S. Main St. • 382-5060 GUEST RANCHES & RESORTS Mountain View Reservoir Campground Water’s Edge RV Resort ATLANTA U.S. Highway 51 • 759-3246 620 N. Main St. • 382-3120 • (800) 574-2038 Beaver Lodge Inc. BUHL/HAGERMAN COUNCIL 71 Main St. • 864-2132 • beaverlodgeatlanta.com 1000 Springs Resort Hodges RV Park 18724 U.S. Highway 30 Scenic • 837-4822 415 S. Hornet • 253-6042 CASCADE 1000springsresort.com Pineridge 4 D Longhorn Guest Ranch Banbury Hot Springs RV Park 3443 U.S. Highway 95 • 347-3900 High Valley Road • 989-5851 • beacowboy.com 1128A Banbury Road • Buhl • 543-4098 banburyhotsprings.com Wapiti Meadow Ranch DONNELLY 1667 Johnson Creek Road • 633-3217 Miracle Hot Springs Camping Dome Chalet RV Park & RV/Tent Park 418 S. Main • 325-8223 COUNCIL 19073A U.S. Highway 30 • Buhl • 543-6002 mhsprings.com EMMETT Seven Devils Lodge 4043 Council Cuprum Road • 253-3014 CALDWELL Capitol Mobile & RV Park 1508 E. Main • 365-3889 FALL CREEK Ambassador RV Resort 615 Smeed Parkway • 454-8584 • (888) 877-8307 Holiday Motel & RV Park Fall Creek Lodge and Marina 1111 S. Washington Ave • 365-4479 Caldwell Campground & RV Park 2147 S. Fall Creek Road • 653-2242 21830 Towns Circle #34 • 454-0279 • (888) 675-0279 fallcreekresortandmarina.com FRUITLAND Canyon Springs RV Resort LOWMAN 21965 Chicago St. • 402-6630 Exit 3 RV Park 2001 U.S. Highway 30 • 452-4232 Sawtooth Lodge Country Corners RV Park 27 miles east of Lowman in Grandjean • 259-3331 17671 Oasis Road • 453-8791 • (877) 474-9826 Neat Retreat 2700 U.S. Highway 95 • 452-4324 sawtoothlodge.com CAMBRIDGE MCCALL GARDEN VALLEY Copperfield Park Uncle Billy Bob’s Redneck Trailers Vacation University of Idaho McCall Field Campus 28 miles west of Cambridge on U.S. Highway 71 University/Davis Drive • 634-3918, (888) 634-3918 (800) 422-3143 Rentals and RV Park’n 609 S. Middlefork Road Frontier Motel and RV Park WARM LAKE Box 178 • 257-3851 Silver Creek Plunge 2345 Silver Creek Road • 739-3400 North Shore Lodge Hells Canyon Park 175 N. Shoreline Drive • 632-2000 28 miles west of Cambridge on U.S. Highway 71 Starlight RV Park & Campground northshorelodgeidaho.com (800) 422-3143 850 S. Middlefork Road • 462-5523

50 TRAVELOG GIVENS HOT SPRINGS McCall RV Resort PARMA 200 Scott St • 634-5646 Givens Hot Springs Old Fort Boise RV Park 11309 U.S. Highway 78 • 495-2000 MERIDIAN 1008 Stockton • U.S. Highway 95 • 722-5900 GLENNS FERRY Boise Meridian KOA PINE 184 W. Pennwood St. • 888-7003 • (866) 988-7003 Crossings RV Park Deer Creek RV Lodge 1289 W. Madison • crossingswinery.com • 366-2313 MOUNTAIN HOME 730 S. Pine Featherville Road • Anderson Ranch Reservoir • 653-2454 Three Island Crossing State Park Bruneau Dunes State Park 2 miles west on Madison St. • 366-2394 27608 Sand Dunes Road • 366-7919 Nester’s Riverside Campground 54 E. Nester Drive • Anderson Ranch Area • 653-2210 Trail Break RV Park & Campgrounds Cottonwood RV Park 432 N. Bannock St. • 366-7745 125 Bradford St. • 587-4426 Nester’s Pine Resort & Campground 12 N. Pine Featherville Road HAGERMAN/BUHL Fort Running Bear RV Park Box 909 • 653-2494 Headwaters of Anderson Ranch Reservoir 1000 Springs Resort 653-2526 • 653-2323 18724 U.S. Highway 30 Scenic • 837-4822 Mountain Home KOA 220 E. 10th N. • 587-5111 • (800) 562-8695 1000springsresort.com WEISER Banbury Hot Springs RV Park Mountain Home RV Park 1128A Banbury Road • Buhl • 543-4098 2295 American Legion Blvd. • 580-1211 Gateway RV Park banburyhotsprings.com 229 E. Seventh St. • 549-5457 The Wagon Wheel Miracle Hot Springs Camping Domes 1880 E. Fifth N. No. 3 • 587-5994 Indianhead Motel & RV Park 747 Hill Crest Ave. • one mile north of Weiser on & RV/Tent Park U.S. Highway 95 • 549-0331 19073A U.S. Highway 30 • Buhl • 543-6002 NAMPA mhsprings.com Garrity Boulevard RV Park Monroe Creek Campground & RV Park 822 Highway 95 • 549-2026 HOMEDALE 3515 Garrity Blvd. • 442-9000 • (877) 442-9090 Leah’s Landing (55+ park) RV Park Steck Park Snake River RV Resort, LLC 1606 N. Irene Drive • 837-7393 20 miles northwest of Weiser • (800) 422-3143 4030 River Resort Drive • 337-3744 Mason Creek RV Park YELLOW PINE IDAHO CITY 807 Franklin Blvd. • 465-7199 • (800) 768-7199 Alpine Village Lodge RV Park/Campground Cowboy Campground 530 Stibnite Road • 633-6208 Bucking Horse Lane • 392-6023 NEW MEADOWS Meadows RV Park Murph’s RV Park Gold Mine Grill & Saloon Box 769 • east of town on U.S. Highway 55 • 347-2325 Box 73 • 633-6677 (summer) 3865 U.S. Highway 21 • 392-2233 Zims Hot Springs Zena Creek Ranch Mountain Pines RV Park 2995 Zims Road • 347-2686 3134 Lick Creek Road • [email protected] 100 Williams Drive • 392-9796 Trudy’s Kitchen & RV 3876 U.S. Highway 21 • 392-4151 • 392-9662

KETCHUM The Meadows RV Park 13 Broadway Run •726-5445 themeadowsinketchum.com

LOWMAN Haven Hot Springs 7655 U.S. Highway 21 • Milepost 76 • 259-3344 Sourdough Lodge & RV Resort 8406 U.S. Highway 21 • 259-3326

MARSING River Haven RV Park 6920 Old Bruneau Highway • 896-4268 riverhavenrvpark.com

MCCALL McCall Campground & RV Park 190 Krahn Lane • south of lake on U.S. 55 • 634-5165

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