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Say hello to Idaho’s Heartland.It is a magical, enchanting place that has incredible views, abundant

wildlife, and friendly people wherever you go. Here, you can goskiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, shing, hunting, hiking, golng,whitewater rafting or boating. You will nd yourself smiling just tobe here. For here, there are places of dizzying heights and ower-bedecked valleys. It is that perfect place full of dazzling and wondrousthings to do around every corner, that perfect place to just take theabsolutely most relaxing nap of your wildest dreams.

In these pages, you’ll nd information about this place. Each townhas its own winning personality. We’ve also included informationabout the area’s special attractions, recreation and sports, real estate(in case you decide to get your own piece of this perfect place), andabout living here. Hungry? Tere’s an easy-to-use dining guide. Feellike shopping? We’ll introduce you to many of the unique shoppingpossibilities you’ll nd here, plus a year round calendar of events andlodging information.

In addition, we have included a special feature story: Fun for all seasons.Have a good time. Enjoy yourself. Stay a spell. Let your hair down.

ake off your shoes off and wiggle your toes in one of the crystal-clear mountain rivers, lakes or hot springs. Make your own paththrough famous powdery snow. Discover your very own wildernessadventures. Write your own stories. Here. In the Heartland.

Make it your place.

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Photo bySherri Harkin /Tamarack Resort

Table of Contents6. Driving to the Area

7. Map of the Heartland

8. Welcome to the Heartland

12. Ma p of McCall

14. At tractions

19. Ponderosa Park Map

22. Feature: Fun for All Seasons!

26. Recreation and Sports

34. Real Es tate 37. Real Esta te Quest ions

38. Living Heartla nd Style

40. Shopping the Heartland

44. Dining in the Heart land

48. Important Loca l Numbers

48. Calendar of events

52. Accommodat ions

Main Cover Photo: Pete Grady

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Idaho’s Heartland has spectacular

scenery, and the best part isyou can see and enjoy most of it

traveling on paved roads or well-

maintained gravel roads.Te Payette Scenic Byway along Idaho 55 starts at the junction

of Idaho 44 and Idaho 55 west of Boise. Ten it continues northon Idaho 55 to Horseshoe Bend where it meets the Payette River.

Next, you’ll come to a fork in the road at Smith’s Ferry –take the right turn there and you can take a side trip toGarden Valley, home to the largest wholesale greenhouse in

the state, producing azaleas, poinsettias, herbs and a varietyof perennials. Or, depending on the time of year, you can gohiking, camping, shing, golng, swimming, horseback riding,

mountain biking whitewater rafting, kayaking, snowmobiling,snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or snow tubing.

From there the highway passes through the Boise andPayette National Forests and the picturesque resort towns ofCascade, Donnelly and McCall before reaching the northernend of the byway at New Meadows.

Driving the entire length of the Payette Scenic Byway takesa little more than two and a half hours and leads you throughbeautiful valleys and the magnicent Payette River Canyons.Te byway is fully paved, open year round and has access tooutdoor opportunities such as guided rafting and kayaking,camping, snowmobiling, mountain biking, hiking, sailing, sh-ing, skiing, climbing and more.

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It is easy to fall in love with this place. Te majestic mountains,glittering lakes, burbling streams, breathtaking valleys, spectacularcanyons and secluded mountain glens will put you in awe. Here youwill see deer, elk, moose, bear and a variety of smaller critters. Lakesand waterways teem with sh.

It has year round appeal. With four distinct seasons, each with itsown special qualities and recreational activities, Heartland residentsand visitors are treated to a treasure trove of opportunities. Te peoplewho live here reect admirable character: Tey have spurned thetrappings of a big city for a simpler life of which most of us only dream.

Te key to the Heartland’s allure is simply what it can offer. Forinstance, at any time of year you can enjoy a gourmet lunch in oneof the region’s charming towns and hamlets, and then, within hoursor even minutes, be out in the wild, sheltered by pristine forests andtowering mountains.

Just one visit will show you what a special place this is and why you’ll be making plans to return before you leave. You’ll discoverwhy so many choose to call it home. And in discovering the region’swonders, you will discover new things about yourself. Why? Becauseit is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

You’re here:WELCOME TO CASCADE

Getting there sets the stage. Approaching from Boise in thesouth takes you north along the Payette River as it ows throughforested mountains. Once you divert from the river, you enter thesouthern end of Long Valley, dotted with ranches and surroundedby more mountains.

Cascade, at the northern end of the valley, is the rst stop.

Cascade developed as a logging and ranching center and adaptedas those activities diminished. It is still a working community forthe surrounding area of ranches, but also accommodates thosewho go there for sport , recreation, adventure, fabulous views anda relaxed lifestyle.

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It is also a destination for hunters and anglers, and thecommunity has transitioned to more of a tourism-basedeconomy. Te lake – Lake Cascade – is about 20 miles longand 5 miles wide with 110 miles of shoreline.

Cascade is the starting point for many of the activities thatdraw people to the Heartland. It offers year-round attractionsand activities. Cascade has an extensive events calendar, a varietyof lodging accommodations and an array of visitor services.

Nearby Lake Cascade offers shing and all types of boating,including sailing and windsurng. Tere are hundreds of well-maintained campsites surrounding the lake, as well as a largenumber of private residences and home sites available.

In winter, you can go Nordic skiing, and there are hundredsof miles of trails for snowmobiling. You can go ice shing onLake Cascade or just enjoy the winter landscape and play in thesnow. Both spring and fall attract hunters and anglers.

Warm Lake, a little farther out but just 25 miles east ofCascade, is a deep natural lake with a lodge, accommodationsfor camping and private summer homes. Anglers can sh onthe lake, and there are many hiking trails throughout the area,which is known for wildlife viewing, especially moose.

In addition to the campgrounds throughout the area, well-maintained roads lead further into the backcountry or to thesmall communities of Yellow Pine and Big Creek. Yellow Pinehosts an annual Harmonica Festival in August.

Tese communities were originally logging and miningoperations and both are historical as well as recreational. Teyare accessible much of the year, but most activities are in thesummer months.

DONNELLY, TAMARACK andLAKEFORK

North of Cascade is the small town of Donnelly. Namedaround 1914 after a prominent railroad man, Donnelly is atthe northern end of Lake Cascade and has access to manyrecreational activities. Local attractions include the natural hotsprings and the Valley County Museum, which is 1 mile east oftown on the site of the historic community of Roseberry.

In 1892, J.W. Pottenger and W.B. Boydstun established thearea’s rst retail store in Roseberry. Six-horse freight teamsbrought supplies from Boise to Roseberry. Te trip would takeat least a week, sometimes longer, depending on the weather.Postmaster Lewis Roseberry, for whom the town was named,established the area’s rst post office in 1892.

Nestled at the base of West Mountain in Donnelly is amarackResort. amarack has the area’s longest vertical drop, at 2,800 vertical feet. It features 37 runs and six lifts, including two high-speed quads.

Affordable full-access day lift tickets are available in additionto season tickets.

Te resort also has more than 25 kilometers of groomedtrails for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing.

Visitors can also take a zip line tour or take a lift up to gomountain biking or hiking among the many trails.

Lakefork is a wayside town a few miles north of Donnellywith a general mercantile. It is the gateway to the Jug MountainRanch community and golf course.

McCALLMcCall, located at the southern end of Payette Lake, is the

largest town in the Heartland and the center of the area’s socialand cultural life. It is a resort community with accommodationsto suit any budget. It is a place where logging and ranchingare still part of the economy but recreation and tourism have

Paddle boards onPayette Lake.Photo by McKenzieChristensen

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become the primary economic engines.Over much of the last century McCall was where many

families in the reasure Valley and the West built their vacationhomes. Its unique character comes from the mix of part-timeand permanent residents, making the town relaxed and friendly.

It is located among pine forests along the edge of a large,crystal-clear lake – Payette Lake – and is surrounded bymountains. McCall has an array of attractions and activities.You can sleep there in luxurious accommodations, enjoy aleisurely breakfast, then take off and in minutes be in the midstof untamed forests, returning to the city for a gourmet dinner.

In addition to activities, there are many places to dine, shopand stay. It is a great home base for exploring the Heartland.Support services include guide services, equipment rental,ights into the backcountry and information about the area’sfeatures, road conditions and special points of interest. Onesource for information is the headquarters for the PayetteNational Forest, located in McCall.

NEW MEADOWS,SEVEN DEVILS, HELLS CANYONand RIGGINS

West of McCall is the second largest valley in the region,Meadows Valley, and the town of New Meadows. Te valleycontains the headwaters of the Little Salmon River, a uniqueand ecologically important area of preserved wetlands.

New Meadows is a working community that has evolved

into a center for the development of vacation home sites andservices for visitors and part-time residents.

North of New Meadows is a canyon formed by the LittleSalmon River, which ows along the highway most of the wayto Riggins, where it joins the Main Salmon River.

Located in the midst of nearly treeless mountains, Rigginsis all about its world-renowned river. Te town sits at a pointwhere the waterway rejoins civilization after its long journeythrough rugged backcountry. Te founding of the town hadmuch to do with its location on the river, and the importance ofthe river to the community continues today. You can go on mild

or wild river oat trips. Services are also available to support theabundant hunting and shing opportunities in the area.

If you want to explore the area more fully, access roads leadinto the Heartland’s backcountry. Riggins has access to the onlyroad going east along the Main Salmon River to the furthest

point that can be reached by car.Between New Meadows and Riggins are roads into the

Seven Devils country, an area featuring expansive mountainlandscapes. Tis region, close to the Hells Canyon Wildernessand the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, is relativelyundiscovered. Before you set out, be sure to ask about localroad conditions and accommodations.

HELLS CANYON – and COUNCIL,CUPRUM, CAMBRIDGE

South of New Meadows lies a gentler landscape of rolling

hills leading to the town of Council.Council is the starting point for an area along the east side of Hells

Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. Lookouts accessibleby car provide a view of the canyon and the rugged mountains oneither side of the gorge. Te small community of Cuprum offerssome basic services to those who venture into the region.

Further south is the town of Cambridge, known as the gatewayto Hells Canyon. From here, you can travel several miles up thecanyon to the Hells Canyon Dam. Te dam is the starting pointfor whitewater trips on the Snake River. Adventurers can choosebetween tame and erce, traveling by raft, kayak or jet boat.

LEFT: Fall at Louie Lake. Photo by McKenzie ChristensenABOVE: Sheep Lake in Seven Devils country. Photo courtesy ofDale Fisk

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ATTRACTCASCADE◆ Lake Cascade

Cascade Lake lies along the western foot of the mountains, and hasgorgeous scenic beauty, and that’s not all. It is a paradise for sportsmenand recreational boaters during summer months, and is popular for iceshing in winter. Public campgrounds surround the lake, along withprivate vacation homes.

Lake Cascade State Park provides public access to camping facilitiesand amenities along its shores. Situated at the northern end of Long

Valley, it is about 21 miles long, 4.5 miles wide at its widest point and has86 miles of shoreline.Lake Cascade is popular for all types of boating and sailing and

windsurng due to prevailing winds, which tend to be consistent butmoderate, so they do not normally create hazardous conditions on thelake during spring and summer. You can sh on Lake Cascade year roundfor smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow trout and Coho salmon off the shoreor by boat during the summer, and through the ice in the winter.

Private home sites take up much of the land surrounding the lake, butthere is some left over for state park campsites and day-use areas. Morethan 300 tent and RV campsites are scattered around the lake in ninedifferent campgrounds as well as three separate day-use areas and a site

with three group yurts at Osprey Point. Te Lake Cascade State Park sitesare publicly accessible.

◆ Warm Lake his beautiful, deep mountain lake is nestled in pine forests 25 miles

east of Cascade along an easy-to-travel secondary road. here are fullydeveloped facilities there for weekend family camping trips or extended vacation time during the summer, including two lodges and a numberof campsites. Warm Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, andthe surrounding area is popular for hiking and wildlife viewing,particularly moose.

◆ Natural Hot SpringsYou’ll nd many natural hot springs throughout the region east of

Cascade. Tese springs provide a relaxing place to soothe aching musclesafter hiking and other activities. Information on specic hot springslocations is available at local ranger headquarters or the local chamber ofcommerce. Gold Fork Hot Springs, a developed hot springs site, is east ofCascade near Donnelly. Follow the blue and white signs off of Highway 55.

◆ Yellow PineTis small community with a year round population of 35, is a rem-

nant of Idaho’s past. Yellow Pine has limited food and lodging duringthe summer months but is an excellent starting point for exploring the

Tamarack Canopy Zipline Tour.Photo courtesy of Tamarack Resort

“Lake Cascade is aparadise for sportsmen

and recreational boatersduring summer months

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The Mardi Gras Parade kicks o the McCall Win -ter Carnival, Jan. 27 - Feb. 5, 2017. Throngs of vis-itors and community members bedecked withstrings of Mardi Gras beads (available all overtown) line the downtown McCall streets as theparade winds its way through. In addition to nor-mal parade fare, such as the McCall Fire Depart-ment and McCall High School drill team, you’llsee Paul’s Shopping Cart Team, oats featuringSharlie, the legendary dragon of Payette Lake,and a dancing Chinese New Year dragon. Photoby Gary Ertter / Gary Ertter Photography



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backcountry and the ghost mining towns of Stibnite, Cinna-bar and Tunder Mountain. Golfers shouldn’t miss the op-portunity to play the unique 18-hole golf course. Te townhosts one of the nation’s largest harmonica festivals everyAugust.

◆ Snowbank Radar StationWest of Cascade, the radar station sits atop a mountain from

which you can enjoy views of Long Valley and the surroundingmountains, as well as many lakes and mountain meadows. Awell-maintained road provides access to the site.

◆ otem Poles at Arrowhead RV ParkAt the southern edge of Cascade, Arrowhead RV Park has

about 50 hand-carved totem poles scattered throughout thepark. A local master carver and member of the Choctaw ribehas kept the art of storytelling alive through totem pole carvings.Te park is private, so call ahead or visit arrowheadpark.comto make arrangements.

◆ Floating the RiverA popular pastime among the locals is a oat on a lazy sum-

mer’s day along the Payette River and through Kelly’s White-water Park. A good place for access is across the street fromWater’s Edge RV Park.3

◆ Kelly’s Whitewater ParkKelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade attracts folks in canoes,

kayaks, rafts and tubes for competitions, practice or play.Te park stretches 900 feet down the historic North Fork

of the Payette River, owing past the site of the old Boise-Cascade Mill, and features ve man-made rapids, a man-made island with a sandy beach, three and a half acres ofbeautifully landscaped grounds, an outdoor amphitheaterand a magnicent Welcome Center that provides visitors withhistoric exhibits on the local area.

Te Friends of the Cascade Whitewater Park is a nonprot501(c)(3). Tis organization owns the grounds and operatesthe park and Kelly’s Kayak School. At the kayak schoolqualied, enrolled Valley County school-age children canlearn the sport of kayaking through free lessons.

Te park is open daily from mid-May to mid-September.Whitewater park employees are there during operating hours.

For more information visit kwpid.com.

◆ Kayaking & Canoeing at Te Ashley InnTe Ashley Inn offers complimentary canoes and kayaks to

guests.Te stretch of river ows by its sister property, Water’s Edge

RV Park, and on to Kelly’s Whitewater Park, for paddling

opportunities for all skills and ages. For more information call382-3120 or visit theashleyinn.com.

DONNELLYDonnelly lies at the upper end of Lake Cascade and provides

access and support services to the lake and surrounding areathroughout the year. During the winter months, anglers can

ice-sh at Lake Cascade for trout and perch, and snowmobilerscan cross the upper end of the lake to reach West Mountain ongroomed trails that lead to the summit and scenic views.

◆ Roseberry Just east of Donnelly is the town site of Roseberry. It is

a re-creation of a late-1800s town, and houses the ValleyCounty Museum where you can get a sense of what lifewas like for homesteaders who settled the valley. Te townsite hosts many events throughout the year, including theMcCall Music Festival during the summer. A stage called theRoseberry Performance Center was built for the festival andother local events.

◆ West MountainWest Mountain is west of Donnelly at the upper end of Lake

Cascade. It is a prime snowmobiling area with amazing scenic views. Te road to West Mountain is easily accessible in thesummer and fall months.

◆ amarack ResortWhen snow falls, amarack is a winter wonderland. Ski with

long runs, amazing views and virtually no lift lines. amarack’s vertical drop of 2,800 feet is the area’s longest. Six chairliftsinclude two high-speed quads that serve more than 900 acres

of alpine terrain. SKI Magazine named amarack’s “Bliss” runthe “Best of the Blues-West.”In addition, there are more than 15 kilometers of groomed

Nordic trails that wind through the trees and across the golfcourse, providing mountain and lake views.

Additional summertime activities include hiking, biking,shing, riding a zipline, disc golng and rafting. rails formountain biking and hiking wind around crystalline Alpinelakes, where anglers can stop and drop in a line for shing. Booka guided rafting trip down the Cabarton stretch of the PayetteRiver or take in a fun lled day of ziplining through the trees. Formore information, visit tamarackidaho.com.

◆ Elk Feeding oursContinuing a tradition started by their parents, the Points

family feeds elk along the Gold Fork River each winter. Sleighrides take you to see the elk up close and feed the elk in theirnatural habitat. Te Hap and Florence Points Sleigh Ridesare by reservation only. For information, call Joe and VickiEld at 325-8876 or Lyle and Kathy Points 325-8783, or visithfpsleighrides.com.

◆ Natural Hot Springs Many natural hot springs are scattered throughout the region.

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Tese springs provide a relaxing place to soothe aching musclesafter hiking and other activities. Information on specic hotsprings locations is available at local ranger headquarters orthe local chamber of commerce. Gold Fork Hot Springs, adeveloped hot springs site, is east of Cascade, near Donnelly.

Follow the blue and white signs off of Highway 55.

McCALLFrom luxury accommodations in and around town to a

number of camping sites and yurts in Ponderosa State Park,from great hamburgers to gourmet fare, from cozy cabinstucked next to the coves of Payette Lake to grand estatesperched on hilltops with magnificent views, McCall offersan array of things to do and places to see throughout the year. he Winter Carnival is held each year in late Januaryand/or early February, drawing crowds from near and far.

he carnival features activities that stretch on for about twoweeks, from he Mardi Gras Parade to fireworks on the laketo two snow sculpting competitions.

Life in McCall is centered on Payette Lake during thesummer months and during winter, around the many skiingopportunities, especially at Brundage Mountain. Shoppingand dining opportunities abound and the Manchester Ice andEvents Center offers many options from watching local hockeyand curling teams to open skating times for all. McCall is thelargest city in the Heartland; it is centrally located and a good jumping-off point for other Heartland attractions.

◆ Brundage Mountain Resort

Blessed with 300 to 350 inches of feather-light powder each year, Brundage has “some of the best snow in Idaho.” Teresort has wide, groomed runs and powder elds that often layuntouched, with few crowds or lift lines.

Te resort has a terrain of about 160 acres and also offersfood and beverages at the lodge and at the mid-mountain Bear’sDen. In addition, the nearby Brundage Kids’ Center houses astate-licensed, drive-up daycare program for little ones whoaren’t quite ready to hit the slopes, as well as the popularBrundage Snow Play and Bear’s kids programs for skiers andsnowboarders. Te resort also offers professionally supervisedhalf- or full-day learning programs for children ages 4 to 10.

Brundage Mountain has a Professional Ski Instructors ofAmerica-certied staff of more than 50 instructors.

In addition, Brundage has a backcountry Snow Cat program.Brundage Snow Cat Adventures operates on 19,000 acres ofPayette National Forest backcountry, and the Idaho Outttersand Guides Association licenses experienced guides.

In spring, summer and fall, Brundage operates lift-servedmountain biking on more than 20 miles of hand-built, single-track trails. A high-speed chairlift whisks riders to the 7,640-foot summit, and the rest is up to gravity.

Brundage Mountain also offers scenic lift rides. For more

Brundage has a backcountry Snow Cat program. Brundage SnowCat Adventures operates on 19,000 acres of Payette NationalForest backcountry. Photo courtesy of Bill Wanrooy andBrundage Mountain Resort.



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information visit brundage.com.

◆ Manchester Ice and Event CentreTe center provides year-round ice-skating, ice hockey and

curling. Curling is a popular community activity.

◆ Harshman Skate ParkInaugurated by skateboard legend ony Hawk in 2006, the

concrete skate park is more than 17,000 square feet – thelargest in Idaho.

Te park is open to the public, weather permitting, and hasthree bowls. One is in the shape of the state of Idaho and rangesfrom four to nine feet deep. Another transition – or tranny –bowl is six to 10 feet deep and is kidney-shaped. Te kiddiepool, about four feet deep, is for beginners. A unique featureis the doorway, a skate-able “oververt” – over vertical – “like acradle with a doorway.” Te park is popular with skateboardersnationwide; it scored a 9 out of 10 rating on the ConcreteDisciples website. Tose less adventurous can sit back and

watch. Also, look for periodic Concrete Rodeo tours. Te skatepark, which has restrooms, is on the bike trail and across fromthe soccer elds. It’s operated by the City of McCall Parks andRecreation department. Programs and lessons are available.

◆ Payette LakeTe lake has been a recreational mecca since the early settlers

rst discovered it. In summer, the lake is a playground for

endless water sports and beach activities. Te lake is the centeraround which the community has grown, and it inuences thecity’s friendly and casual atmosphere. Public docking facilitiesare available at various points around the lake, as well as a largenumber of private docks that serve homes surrounding the lake.

◆ Payette RiverTe North Fork of the Payette River ows from Payette Lake

and runs the entire length of Valley County, passing through LakeCascade along the way. Te river offers shing and whitewaterrafting trips with moderate-grade rapids. A section of the river just north of Payette Lake offers calmer waters for canoeingthrough an area with incredible wildlife-viewing opportunities.

◆ Black Pine Deer FarmTe farm is home to European fallow deer. Tese deer have

been raised as a prime meat source for more than 5,000 yearsand are unique to the area because they do not intermix withthe native whitetail or mule deer. Te farm is located on Farmto Market Road just south of the town of McCall. ours areavailable mid-May to September. Call ahead for details and

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arrangements: 325-8886. It’s also on Facebook and at the McCallFarmer’s market selling venison mid-June to mid-October.

◆ Burgdorf Hot SpringsAccessible by car in summer and snowmobile in winter,

Burgdorf is 30 miles north of McCall on Warren Wagon Road.Go to Junction No. 246, turn left and the resort is about twomiles in on the right.

Te resort is the area’s oldest developed hot springs, whereloggers and miners went to refresh themselves more than 100 years ago. oday, the original primitive cabins and lodgingfacilities are part of its charm. For more information, call 636-3036 or visit burgdorfhotsprings.com.

◆ WarrenTe town of Warren is a scenic 45-mile-drive from McCall by

taking Warren Wagon Road off of Highway 55. It was originallyestablished in the 1800s as a mining camp. Te town hashistorical interest and is surrounded by pristine backcountry.

◆ Payette National Forest

Te headquarters for the forest is located in McCall, andranger stations are scattered throughout the Heartland. TePayette National Forest has more than 2,100 miles of trails,2,500 miles of roads, 15,000 miles of streams and rivers, andabout 30 campgrounds. Te forest offers year-round activities,including hiking, rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking,shing, hunting, bird and wildlife watching, and exploring, aswell as winter activities including skiing and snowmobiling. Youcan get information about roads, trails and other forest featuresat the headquarters and ranger stations. For information visitfs.usda.gov/payette/.

◆ Te Frank Church-River of No Return WildernessAt close to 2.4 million acres, the Frank Church-River of No

Return Wilderness can be accessed by areas close to McCall,and is protected under the Central Idaho Wilderness Act thatwas passed by the U.S. Congress in 1980. With about 3,000miles of trails, the area is accessible to anyone experiencedenough to venture into the wilderness. Heartland-area outt-ters and guides can provide guided pack trips into the area.

ogether, the forests and mountains, abundant wildlife, crys-tal-clear lakes and streams, and magnicent scenery can give you the experience of a lifetime.

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or online. Deluxe cabin reservations can be made by phone.In addition to the main park site on the east side of the lake,

check out the North Beach Area located at the north end ofPayette Lake. With 500 acres, the North Beach segment of thepark has the largest public sandy beach on the lake, and thereare 22 developed campsites (all rst-come, rst-served).

Recreational opportunities include canoeing, kayaking,mountain biking, hiking, picnicking and wildlife watching inspring, summer and fall. Guided walks with park naturalists andevening campre programs are also available. In winter there aregroomed trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

For reservations, call toll free 1-888-922-6743 or visit parksan-

drecreation.idaho.gov.NEW MEADOWSSituated at the lower end of Meadows Valley west of McCall

is New Meadows, at the 45th parallel, halfway between theequator and the North Pole. Just north of the town is an area ofecologically valuable wetlands, which make up the headwatersof the Little Salmon River, a shing stream that joins the MainSalmon River at Riggins.

◆ Goose Lake & Hazard LakeTese two lakes, in addition to other small high-mountain

lakes, lie just east of New Meadows near Brundage Mountain.Te lakes provide opportunities for shing and scenic viewing.

◆ Packer John’s CabinJust east of New Meadows, Packer John’s Cabin was built in

1862 and served as the site of the First erritorial Conventionfor the Idaho erritory.

Te cabin still stands as a representation of historic preser- vation in Idaho.

◆ Pacic & Idaho Northern DepotLocated in New Meadows, the original depot, built in 1911

for a local railroad and used to link mining activities in the area,has been converted into a combination museum for the AdamsCounty Historical Society and community/special events center.

◆ Little Salmon RiverWith its headwaters just north of the city, the Little Salmon

rushes headlong through a canyon to join the Main Salmon Riverat Riggins.

◆ Zims Hot Springs ResortJust four miles north of New Meadows, the resort has an

Olympic-size pool and a spacious hot soaking tub, both fed bynatural, geothermal springs.

◆ Lost Valley ReservoirTis small reservoir lies a few miles off of U.S. Highway 95

south of New Meadows. It provides shing opportunities andtwo developed campgrounds.

COUNCILA small community of about 1,000 people, Council is the

gateway to an area of shing streams, hiking trails, scenery anda lookout point with views of Hells Canyon. Te town’s namewas derived from the fact that, in earlier times, American Indiantribes met in the area to hold “councils” to make peace, playtribal games or gather around tribal res.

◆ Cuprum & Kinney PointCuprum is a tiny community located on the eastern rim of

Hells Canyon and near Kinney Point, where visitors can viewthe canyon and the surrounding mountains.

◆ Council Valley Museumhis small museum provides a look into Idaho’s past and

has a collection of artifacts and historical displays thatdepict the history of Adams County and the Council area.

◆ Black LakeForty miles north of Council, Black Lake sits at the southern

edge of the Hells Canyon Wilderness. At the lake is a smallcampground that serves as the trailhead to enter the southernextremities of the wilderness area. rails from this locationprovide access to Six Lakes Basin, Emerald Lake and theheadquarters of Rapid River.

CAMBRIDGEA predominantly farming and ranching community, Cam-

bridge is the gateway to the lower end of Hells Canyon,from which visitors can travel to Brownlee Reservoir andproceed downriver in the canyon to Oxbow and Hells Can- yon dams. Tere are shing opportunities on the Snake Riv-er, which ows north through the canyon, and below HellsCanyon Dam are whitewater adventure opportunities.

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◆ Brownlee ReservoirYou can sh for bass, perch and catsh and go recreational

boating at the large reservoir formed by Brownlee Dam on theSnake River. It is easy to get there and once you do, there aredocking facilities, picnic areas and campgrounds.

You can also go shing at Oxbow and Hells Canyon reservoirs,north of Brownlee. Oxbow Dam has camping facilities.

RIGGINSRiggins is nestled between steep mountains on the banks of

the Salmon River and has a warm climate in all seasons. Tetown is in the midst of millions of acres of rugged mountaincountry and has whitewater rafting, shing and huntingservices. A major portion of the Salmon River is accessible byroad from Riggins.

Te mountains surrounding the town are alive with wildlife,including elk, mule and whitetail deer, bears, cougars, mountaingoats, bighorn sheep and several varieties of game birds.

◆ Hells Canyon National Recreation AreaAn office for the recreation area that provides information

about the area and how to access it is located at the southernedge of the city of Riggins.

Both Squaw Creek Road just south of Riggins and RaceCreek Road to the north are well maintained and lead into theheart of the area. Scenic viewing opportunities abound,including breathtaking views of the canyon.

Tere is easy access off of Highway 95 north of Rigginsthat takes you into the center of Hells Canyon to PittsburgLanding that provides a boat launch ramp. You can take jet boat tours through the deepest, most rugged part

of Hells Canyon – all the way to the Hells Canyon Damand back. Te scenic 17 mile drive off of Highway 95 viaForest Service Road 492 to the center of Hells Canyon andthe Snake River is a haven for recreational activities thatinclude: A V trail rides, shing, boating, hunting, raftingand hiking. Te drive runs along a 26-mile long trail systemin the wild section of Hells Canyon.

◆ Seven Devils Country Tese mountains make up much of the eastern side of

Hells Canyon and are one of Idaho’s hidden treasures.Much of the range lies within the Hells Canyon Wilderness,and you can hike it and go exploring. Access to the area is via Forest Road 517, just south of Riggins off U.S. Highway95. Tis well-maintained road leads to the Windy Saddle

railhead, the starting point for many trails into the heartof the Seven Devils.

◆ Salmon RiverRiggins and the Salmon River are inseparable. Te

town enhances the opportunities and adventures the riverprovides. Famed for shing and whitewater adventure,the Salmon River is a national treasure for its beauty andrecreational opportunities. Riggins is the starting point of

the road that goes east along the Salmon River to the edge ofseveral wilderness areas.

◆ Rapid River Salmon Hatchery Located in a picturesque canyon seven miles southeast of

Riggins, the hatchery is dedicated to preserving the Chinooksalmon runs that have made the region famous for shing. Visitorsare welcome. For more information, visit shandgame.idaho.gov.

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“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and

elds, that it kissesthem so gently? Andthen it covers themup snug, you know,with a white quilt; and

perhaps it says “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.”— Lewis Carroll

Tubing at the Activity Barn in McCall.Photo by Melissa Shelby Photography.Photo courtesy of Brundage Mountain Resort.



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fun for all seasons!

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n Idaho’s Heartland it doesn’t really mat-ter what time of year it is – there are somany things to do, places to go and in-credible sights to see year round. Andeach season has its own charm and won-ders to behold. If you come to ski in win-ter, you will want to return in summer. Inspring or fall, there are eye-aching vistas

you can only see while hiking trails that weavethrough the Heartland. Whenever you visit, andwhatever you do, you are guaranteed to fall in lovewith this place.

In winter, the Heartland is a veritable play-ground for winter sports and activities. You canski or snowboard – there are two resorts withinan hour’s drive of one another: amarack Resort,known for its vertical drop and terrain parks, andBrundage Mountain. In addition to skiing andsnowboarding, you can also go tubing and snow-shoeing. Tere’s even night skiing at the Little SkiHill, which also has a terrain park. And at Te Ac-tivity Barn, folks can take the new 600-foot “mag-ic carpet” ride up for a fun tubing ride down.

And for the more adventurous, at BrundageMountain you can go on a guided SnowCat adven-ture. “We operate on one of the largest territoriesin the lower 48 states, with 18,000 thousand acresof terrain,” says April Whitney, communicationsdirector for Brundage Mountain. “Tat allows usto offer a top-notch experience.” Tere are fourdifferent mountain peaks – “we can seek out greatsnow conditions in a variety of weather situations.”

Bill Wanrooey from Comstock Park, Michiganhad a great time on his trek. “We had super deepsnow and we were smiling from ear to ear the en-tire time,” he says.

But that’s not all – you can go snowmobiling,too. Peggy Whitescarver, co-owner with hus-band Chuck, of Cheap Trills Rentals in McCallfor 22 years, says that with hundreds of miles oftrails, the Heartland “is one of the top places forsnowmobiling.” One of the most popular tripsis from McCall to Burgdorf, where, at the endof your journey is a relaxing soak in the historichot springs there. Te trip includes snow suits,

boots, gloves and helmets – all the necessarygear. You meet with instructors for a snowmobilelesson, then take off from the trailhead, riding ona groomed, two-lane size trail. Te trip to Burg-dorf is about 22 miles and takes about 45 minutes,Whitescarver says.

Founded in the 1870s, Burgdorf Hot Springs ison the national registry of historic places in Idaho,and is located near the historic town of Warren.

Electricity-free rental cabins are available, if you decide to spend the night. Tere also are cab-

FAR LEFT: Kayaking at Kelly’s WhiteWater Park. Photo by Pete Grady

MIDDLE:Taking a chairlift ride in thesummer provides breathtaking views.Photo by Tarek Richey, courtesy ofTamarack Resort

RIGHT: Mountain biking on anontraditional trail. Photo by BradLarsenm, courtesy of Tamarack Resort



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ins in Secesh, a town about halfway be-tween McCall and Burgdorf, where youcan also grab some lunch along the way.

“It’s such an easy trip you don’t evenneed a guide,” she says, but of course, you can hire one if you’d like. For such aunique, only-in-the Heartland experience,it is a pretty reasonably priced adventure.At Cheap Trills, for instance, rentals areper snowmobile: For a half-day, a sin-gle-seater is $130 and a two-seater is $180.

Winter activities aren’t relegated to stren-uous activities, but can still be exciting.What can be more thrilling than catch-ing your rst trout via ice shing? omMcGlashen, the “ om” of ackle om’sin Cascade, says ice shing is a Heartlandactivity that keeps gaining in popularity.Why? Blame it on the sh, he says. “Teperch population is doing so well, we beatthe state record (three) years ago,” he says,adding that they also set two state records.Ice shing runs from mid-December tomid-March, and in addition to perch, there

are also trout in Lake Cascade. You can alsoice sh for trout in nearby Horsethief Res-ervoir or Warm Lake.

And the best bait, according to Mc-Glashen? “A worm and a marshmallow.Te marshmallow’s big job is to bringthat bait off the bottom.”

“Spring is the timeof year when it is

summer in the sun

and winter in the shade.”— Charles Dickens

Come spring and you’ve got theperfect weather for camping, hiking,mountain biking, golng, mountain-eering and climbing.

For golfers, who have been waiting allwinter, spring heralds the rst of three

seasons of golng bliss. Within the re-gion, you will nd meticulously mani-cured and groomed courses, well-main-tained community courses, and a uniqueand challenging 18-hole wildernesscourse in the backcountry at Yellow Pine,where hiking boots are more appropri-ate than golf shoes. Te Idaho Heartlandis one of the best golf destination resortareas in the Pacic Northwest. And, inaddition to traditional golng with agolf ball, in the Heartland you can alsogo Disc Golng at Brundage Mountain.Or, for a most unique experience, comeduring Winter carnival and try Snow-shoe Golf at McCall Golf Course.

◆ Jug Mountain RanchJug Mountain is an 18-hole course

on a spectacular site with tree-coveredterrain, sweeping meadows, desert sage

and wetland/lake habitat. It offers a va-riety of holes at all par levels and a vari-ety of tee positions so golfers of varyingabilities can enjoy an equally rewardingexperience. Jugmountainranch.com.

◆ McCall Golf ClubClose to town and Ponderosa State

Park, the McCall Golf Club is a 27-holecourse. Established in 1934, the tree-lined fairways give way to small, undu-lating greens, and it is not uncommonto see wildlife enjoying the course alongwith golfers. Amenities include a modernclubhouse with a pro shop and a popularrestaurant with full beverage service. Mc-callgolfclub.com.

◆ Meadowcreek Golf ResortLocated just north of the town of New

Meadows, the golf resort lies exactlyhalfway between the North Pole andthe equator. Set at the edge of the openexpanses of Meadows Valley, this 18-hole course offers beautiful views, chal-

lenging greens and tree-lined fairways.Meadowcreekgolfresort.com.

◆ Cascade Golf CourseTe Cascade Golf Course offers a

9-hole course well suited to the casualgolfer but challenging enough for moreseasoned players. Golfcascade.com.

◆ Whitetail Golf CourseAttached to McCall’s Shore Lodge,

Whitetail’s 18-hole championship golf

course is open to Whitetail club mem-bers and hotel guests. Whitetailclub.com.

“Summertime isalways the best ofwhat might be.”— Charles Bowden

In summer, springtime activities cancarry over. You can get lift service formountain viewing and biking at both

amarack Resort and at BrundageMountain. And there is also golfing,hiking, camping, mountaineering andclimbing to fill your roster. But per-haps the quintessential summertimeactivities in the Heartland are morealong the lines of horseback riding andboating, jet skiing, water skiing and

whitewater rafting.Ever tried stand-up paddleboard-ing? Michelle Reagan, owner of GravitySports in McCall, says, “it’s surprisinglyeasy. Tey even do yoga classes on them.”

You can rent boats of all types, fromwater skiing boats to pontoon boats –sometimes called “party barges.” PeggyWhitescarver of Cheap Trills Rentalssays larger groups are usually the ones

fun for allseasons!

Hiking in the Heartland just outsideof Blue Lake, near the peak of WestMountain. Photo by Jessica Woodhouse



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that go for pontoon boating. “We get alot of weddings and family reunions thatrent them for the day,” she says.

If zipping around on a jet ski soundsgood, note that you must be 16 to driveone. At many rental shops, you must be18, although kids can ride on back. Most jet skis can handle three people, but, be-cause the extra weight can lag you down,it’s more fun with two, says Sam Worley,owner of Mile High Power Sports in Mc-Call. Tey go up to 40+ mph, and “youcan get around the entire lake (PayetteLake) in two to three hours.”

If you’re in the mood for a little yshing, you’ve come to the right place,says y shing guide Ron Howell. How-ell is the owner of Fly Fish McCall and

he and his staff have been showing folksout-of-the-way shing holes for over 35 years. Howell and his crew of profes-sional anglers are prepared to make yoursh wish come true, even if it means us-ing electric boats, drift boats, oat tubes– or llamas – to get there.

“My favorite thing to do is to take peo-ple y shing for the rst time and sharethat experience of them catching their very rst sh,” he says.

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air iswild with leaves, We

have had our summerevenings, now forOctober eves!”— Humbert Wolfe

In addition to mountain biking, golf-ing and camping, hiking, mountaineer-ing and climbing are perfect activitiesfor the fall.

Tere are precautions to take. Mak-ing directional choices – and living withthe consequences – while on a leisurelywalk, could make for the the best – orworst memory of a lifetime. Here, thereare hundreds if not thousands of trails

and, if you don’t take a GPS device with you, you might run into just as manychoices – or dead ends.

But as long as you have the rightequipment and make sure you followsome basic safety rules, a day – or twoor three – of hiking in the Heartland willlikely give you treasured memories youwill never forget.

Because, while exercise and fresh airare great benets of hiking, it’s really

those incredible visuals that beckon andmake you come back for more, says Sal-lye Sanders. After hiking in a few miles,when you nally reach the summit orthe lake or the valley – “the view is spec-tacular. Just spectacular,” she says.

Te McCall Hiking Club featureshikes open to all twice a week Junethrough September and the hikes are

also published in Te Star-News. (InJanuary, February and March, they aresnow shoe hikes.)

Hiking Club member Billy Jo Premoesays one of her favorite hikes is LoonLake. In addition to the exercise and fan-tastic views, there is a bonus at the trail’sdestination: a 1943 B-23 Dragon Bomb-er crash site. “You can’t believe it – rst, you see a wing, then most of the rest ofthe bomber and engine and everything.It’s just amazing,” she says. Te crashed

eight-member crew miraculously sur- vived. Because of the remote location,the bomber was left where it landed.

Other picturesque views you can seewhile hiking can include explosions ofwildowers and elusive wildlife.

Hiking in the Heartland provides agreat opportunity to drink in the sightsand revel in nature, Sanders says. “Youget to wherever you are going and you’re just ooh-ing and aah-ing.”

Water skiing on Lake Cascade. Photo bySherri Harkin / Tamarack Resort.



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Name practically any outdoor activity and you’ll nd you cando it in the Heartland. Ski on the water in summer, on snow

crested slopes in winter. Golf when the greens are free fromsnow and the sun is shining. Or how about: whitewater rafting,biking, hiking, shing, hunting, soaking, oating, snowshoe-ing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, climbing, camping, horse-back riding and more.

Some you can do with a few or a crowd, others with just youand the big outdoors.

SUMMERBOATING AND WATER SKIING

With two sizeable lakes within a short distance of each other

and more close enough for an easy day trip, power boating, sail-ing and water skiing are popular in the Heartland. You can eventake a lake cruise on Lake Payette in McCall. Sailing is especiallypopular, and there are regattas on both Payette Lake and LakeCascade during the summer. Both lakes offer good facilities forlaunching or docking your boat and have all the basic services.

WHITEWATER ADVENTURETe Heartland has some of the best rivers and sites in the na-

tion for whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking and jet boating.Tere are a number of outtters and guide services available tohelp you choose a rafting experience of a lifetime. Tere are

trips that last from one to several days and vary from all-outwhitewater adventures to relatively mild oats. With the closeproximity of the Payette, Salmon and Snake rivers, guided tripsfor all and private trips for those rafters and kayakers moreexperienced, makes the Heartland a world-class location for alltypes of whitewater experience.

Te normal season for whitewater adventure runs from latespring through summer to early fall, depending on the riverows. If you have rafting or kayaking experience and the prop-er permit, you may qualify to go on self-guided trips; however,there are sections of each river, including and especially the

RECREATSPORTS

North Fork of the Payette, that are limited to experts only.◆ Riggins - Whitewater Capital of Idaho

While whitewater rafting trips can be arranged from anyHeartland community, Riggins is one to note because of its loca-tion along the Main Salmon River and the number of companiesthere that offer whitewater trips on the Salmon and Snake Rivers.

Te city lies deep in a -shaped canyon at the conuence ofthe Salmon and the Little Salmon rivers. Recognized through-

out the world for its whitewater adventures, it is also an ex-cellent area for hang-gliding, hunting, shing, hiking, rockhounding and sightseeing.

SPRING, SUMMER, FALLCAMPING

Tere are hundreds of campsites throughout the Heartland’snational forests and state campgrounds. Te facilities andcampground settings vary. Te Cascade area alone has morethan 500 camping facilities, many of which are along the shores

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of Lake Cascade. Consult with local ranger districts to ndthe best choice for your interests, needs and camping expe-rience or visit the U.S.D.A. Forest Service website at www.fs.usda.gov/activity/boise/recreation/camping-cabins andselect the Cascade ranger district area.

◆ Exploring the WildernessFor a true backwoods experience, you can explore either

the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, with morethan 2,600 miles of trails, or the Hells Canyon Wilderness,with 208 miles of trails in the Idaho portion. An alternativeto simple hiking or backpacking is horse packing. Servicesare available from local outtters and guides. For more infor-mation, consult the Idaho Outtters and Guides Association,343-1438, or visit ioga.org.

GOLFING THE HEARTLANDTe Heartland’s unique combination of civilization’s rene-

ments and nature’s untamed provinces is best illustrated inits opportunities for golf. Within the region, you will nd me-ticulously manicured and groomed courses, well-maintainedcommunity courses, and a unique and challenging 18-holewilderness course in the backcountry at Yellow Pine, wherehiking boots are more appropriate than golf shoes. Te IdahoHeartland is one of the best golf destination resort areas in thePacic Northwest.

◆ Jug Mountain RanchJug Mountain is an 18-hole course on a spectacular site

with tree-covered terrain, sweeping meadows, desert sageand wetland/lake habitat. It offers a variety of holes at allpar levels and a variety of tee positions so golfers of varyingabilities can enjoy an equally rewarding experience. jug-mountainranch.com.

◆ McCall Golf ClubClose to town and Ponderosa State Park, the McCall Golf

Club is a 27-hole course. Established in 1934, the tree-linedfairways give way to small, undulating greens, and it is notuncommon to see wildlife enjoying the course along withgolfers. Amenities include a modern clubhouse with a proshop and a popular restaurant with full beverage service.mccallgolfclub.com.

◆ Meadowcreek Golf ResortLocated just north of the town of New Meadows, the golf

resort lies exactly halfway between the North Pole and theequator. Set at the edge of the open expanses of MeadowsValley, this 18-hole course offers beautiful views, challenginggreens and tree-lined fairways. meadowcreekgolfresort.com.

◆ Cascade Golf CourseTe Cascade Golf Course offers a 9-hole course well

suited to the casual golfer but challenging enough for moreseasoned players. golfcascade.com.

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RECREATION and SPORTS

◆ Whitetail Golf Course

Attached to McCall’s Shore Lodge, Whitetail’s 18-holechampionship golf course is open to Whitetail club membersand hotel guests. Whitetailclub.com.

GUIDED HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDESRide through forested trails that wind around scenic

viewpoints of Payette Lake and the surrounding mountains.It is common to see deer, foxes and an occasional elk or bear.For more information consult the Idaho Outtters and GuidesAssociation, 343-1438, or visit ioga.org.

HIKINGHere, there are hundreds if not thousands of trails and, if you

don’t take a GPS device with you, you might run into just asmany choices – or dead ends.

But as long as you have the right equipment and make sure you follow some basic safety rules, a day – or two or three – ofhiking in the Heartland will likely give you treasured memories you will never forget.

Because, while exercise and fresh air are great benets ofhiking, it’s really those incredible visuals that beckon and make you come back for more.

A favorite hike is the one to Loon Lake because in additionto the exercise and fantastic views, there is a bonus at the trail’sdestination point, about 12 miles or so into the wilderness:a 1943 B-23 Dragon Bomber crash site. Te bomber veeredoff course and crashed; all eight of the crew miraculously sur- vived, but because of the remote location of the crash site, thebomber was left where it landed.

Following are directions to some trails to get you started, butthe list is by no means all-inclusive. For more trails and infor-mation go to the Boise and Payette National Forest websitesand click on “recreation,” then “hiking,” or visit Te McCallHiking Club website at mccallhikingclub.org.

◆ East Fork - Lake Fork Creek (good intro for children)From McCall, take Lick Creek Road 4.5 miles past Little Pay-

ette Lake to the Lake Fork Campground. Continue for anothermile and park at the large camping area on the north side ofthe bridge. Here you will nd the trailhead for this two-mileround-trip hike that parallels Lake Fork Creek.

◆ Anderson Lake, Louie Lake & Jughandle Mountain (moderate to skilled)

urn east off Highway 55 at Elo/Farm-to-Market Road andcontinue to the sign for Boulder Lake. urn east and driveabout four miles to the Louie Lake trailhead.

◆ Upper Hazard Lake (moderate)Tere are three Hazard Lakes: Hazard, Upper Hazard and

Big Hazard.Te Forest Service campground and the trailhead for Upper

Hazard Lake are both at Hazard Lake. Te trail is two mileslong with an elevation gain of about 348 feet.

◆ Big Hazard Lake (level & easy)

Drive about 27 miles up the Goose Lake/Hazard Lake Roadto the Big Hazard Lake trailhead. Not long, not difficult. Tepayoff: a beautiful lake, very scenic.

◆ Scribner Lake (short, great shing)Follow the Hazard Lake Road until it becomes Forest Ser-

vice Road No. 308 and reaches a grand view that overlooks BigHazard Lake and the mountains to the west. ip: It’s a longdrive to get to the trailhead.

◆ Duck Lake (easy & fun)o reach the trailhead, take Lick Creek Road for 16 miles

Mountain biking at Tamarack Resort. Photo by Sherri Harkin /Tamarack Resort



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from the corner of East Lake Street, drive past Slick Rock andhead up to the summit. About one and a half miles beyond thesummit are the trailhead and a small parking area.

◆ Hum Lake (aerobic)Te 1.5-mile Hum Lake trail starts at Duck Lake at an eleva-

tion of 6,840 feet.

◆ Loon Lake (moderate)Located in the Idaho Payette National Forest this is about

a ve mile hike to the lake from the nearest road. When youreach the lake, you will be at an altitude of about 5,000 feet.

◆ Rapid River (easy to strenuous)Tis is a three-season hike that has a backdrop of a lush and

green landscape lled with wildowers in spring. It can be aday or overnight hike and is about 14 miles total with a topelevation of 3,380 feet.

MOUNTAIN BIKINGTe Idaho Heartland has some of Idaho’s top trails. Te en-

tire Heartland is a biking paradise, but some of the most popu-lar spots are included below.

◆ amarack ResortLift-served biking gives you 12 miles of twisting, down-

hill single track with exhilarating rock drops and jumps. Temeadow trails have more than 18 miles of single and doubletrack near creeks and meadows. For more information, visittamarackidaho.com.

◆ Jug Mountain RanchFrom beginners to experts, the single-track and double-track

mountain bike trails that wind through the meadows and for-

ests at the base of Jug Handle Mountain can satisfy all levels.For more information, visit jugmountainranch.com.

◆ Brundage Mountain ResortTis 1,340-acre ski area transforms into a mountain bike

heaven during the summer months, with more than 20 milesof hand-built, single-track downhill trails served by chairlifts.Te resort is popular with local bicyclists, and it also hosts rac-ing events. For more information, visit brundage.com.

◆ Ponderosa State ParkScenic trails meander throughout the park, with fun biking

for the entire family. Te facilities in the park provide all need-

ed services. For more information, visit parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/ponderosa.

◆ Ruby Meadows - Loon Lake LoopTis is an Idaho classic that takes the rider on mostly sin-

gle-track, roller-coaster trails over bridges and catwalks sur-rounded by beautiful forest. For more information, visit theMountain Bike rail Project at mtbproject.com and search forRuby Meadows.

◆ Te Weiser River railTe Weiser River rail is an 84-mile-long trail that follows

the old Pacic and Idaho Northern railroad grade from Weis-er to Rubicon (near New Meadows), passing through Midvale,Cambridge and Council. Along the way you can stay at motelsor camping grounds. Te Elkhorn Bed and Breakfast in Coun-cil is “dog, mule and horse friendly.” For more information visitweiserrivertrail.org.

MOUNTAINEERING & CLIMBINGTe mountains throughout the Heartland offer many opportu-

nities for mountaineering and climbing, from gentle boulderingto some of the longest continuous granite wall climbs in Idaho.

Be sure that you have the proper equipment and supplies, anddo not exceed your skill level. Expert assistance is available. Youcan contact local guides, outtters or sporting goods retailersfor information about locations and degrees of difficulty. Formore information, consult the Idaho Outtters and Guides As-sociation, 343-1438, or visit ioga.org.

FALLHUNTINGOne activity that draws many people to the Heartland ishunting. Hunters come from around the state and across thenation to Idaho’s Heartland. Tere are regular seasons for deer,elk, bear, antelope and mountain lion; however, hunting forbighorn sheep and mountain goats requires special permits.Much of the game can be found in easily accessible areas withlimited travel or physical exertion.

For information regarding permit requirements, regulationsand the dates of hunting seasons, contact the Idaho Fish andGame McCall Regional Office at 634-8137 or visit shand-game.idaho.gov.

WINTERBACKCOUNTRY SKIING

Te Heartland has almost unlimited opportunity for alltypes of skiing, in addition to the established ski areas. Tereare various ways of accessing backcountry skiing areas and a variety of locations.

Local sports shops can suggest places to explore and provideup-to-the-minute information on avalanche conditions and onguide services or other services that are available. Make surethat you are in the know before you go. For more information,consult the Idaho Outtters and Guides Association, 343-1438, or visit ioga.org.

CURLINGMcCall is the home of Idaho’s rst curling club. Te sport of

curling started on the frozen ponds and lakes in Scotland morethan 500 years ago and is now popular in the U.S. Te Mc-Call Curling Club calls the Manchester Ice and Event Centrehome. McCall Curling Club membership is open to all. Leagueplay is in the fall, winter and spring. For more information, visitmccallcurling.com.



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DOWNHILL SKIING and SNOWBOARDINGhe Heartland is a major ski and snowboard destination,

featuring two Alpine skiing and snowboarding resorts. Youcan go Nordic skiing practically anywhere and everywhere,but below are some popular spots to start with.

◆ amarack Resortamarack’s vertical drop of 2,800 vertical feet is the ar-

ea’s longest, and the runs are long as well. Six chairliftsinclude two high-speed quads that serve more than 900acres of alpine terrain. SKI Magazine named amarack’s“Bliss” run the “Best of the Blues-West.”

In addition, there are more than 15 kilometers of groomed Nor-

dic trails that wind through the trees and across the golf courseand provide mountain and lake views. Visit tamarackidaho.com.

◆ Brundage Mountain ResortBlessed with 300 to 350 inches of feather-light powder each

year, Brundage is said to have “the best snow in Idaho.” Teresort has wide groomed runs and powder elds that oftenlay untouched. Brundage also has 19,000 acres of backcountrySno-Cat terrain.

Skiing in the Heartland also means few crowds and short liftlines. Visit brundage.com.

NORDIC SKIING◆ Bear Basin Nordic Center

Schuss along 25 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails witha classic track or try something different along the trails forsnowshoes. All of the trails are dog friendly. You can takegroup or private Nordic lessons. Passes are $10 for adults and$5 for kids and for snowshoeing. For maps and more informa-

tion visit www.littleskihill.org or call 634-5691.

◆ Little Ski HillTe Little Ski Hill offers night skiing and progressive terrain

park features, including an airbag jump Friday through Sundayduring winter months. Te Little Ski Hill also hosts a large afterschool program each season as well as terrain park events, Fri-day Night Dinners and local ski races. Passes are $15 for adults

and $12 for kids. Ski and snowboard lessons are available. Formore information, visit www.littleskihill.org or call 634-5691.

◆ Spring Mountain RanchSpring Mountain Ranch has about 10 miles of trails with one

reserved exclusively for skiers and their dogs. rail maps areavailable at the Spring Mountain Ranch Clubhouse. For moreinformation, call 634-2206.

◆ Ponderosa State ParkPonderosa State Park has about 14 miles of trails with 1.2

miles lighted for night skiing. Te trails are challenging andthe terrain varied, and skiers are rewarded with spectacular

views of Payette Lake. A heated restroom in the park is openbeginning in mid-December. One of the following is requiredfor admission: a $4 daily motor vehicle entrance fee or a StateParks Annual Passport. rail maps are available at park head-quarters. For details call 634-2164.

◆ Te Activity BarnTe Activity Barn, located on a cattle ranch just south of Mc-

Call, provides miles of peaceful skiing with panoramic moun-tain views along well-groomed trails that run along the PayetteRiver. Pets are allowed. For more information call 634-2222 or visit activitybarn.com.

◆ Jug Mountain RanchJug has more than 25 kilometers of groomed trails and miles

of snowshoe trails, too. For details visit jugmountainranch.com.

SLEIGH RIDES/ELK FEEDINGDuring the winter months at the Eld Ranch in Donnelly, the

Eld and Points families offer the Hap and Florence Points Me-morial Sleigh Rides, one of the most unusual and popular ex-periences in Valley County. Visitors go on horse-drawn sleighwagons to see and feed the huge herd of Rocky Mountain Elkthat has been coming to the ranch for more than 25 years. Sleighrides and elk feedings usually begin around mid-December.

For more information, call 325-8876 or 634-8783 or visithfpsleighrides.com.

SNOWMOBILINGSnoWest Magazine says the Heartland is one of the top 10

places to snowmobile in the Northwest, and snowmobiling isa major economic contributor to the Heartland. In the midstof the varied terrain and spectacular Heartland scenery, thereare thousands of miles of groomed trails throughout the regionwith access to nearly limitless acres of adventure.

Riders of all abilities can nd open “play areas” with gentleSking is fun for the entire family! Photo by Sherri Harkin /Tamarack Resort.




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RECREATIOslopes as well as challenging hillsides to tempt the moreadventurous of the “high-markers.”Some popular areas for snowmobile trips have parkingavailable. ry the Francis Wallace Parking Lot on WarrenWagon Road, the Goose Creek High Elevation and WestFace Parking Lots off Highway 55, and a lot north of ama-rack Falls on West Mountain Road west of Donnelly.

A popular trip for overnighters is from the parking lot onWarren Wagon Road to the town of Warren (39 miles fromthe Francis Wallace Parking Lot). Gas, food and lodging areavailable at Secesh and Warren, and Burgdorf Hot Springs isthe trip’s reward.

It is important to note that all snowmobilers must have acurrent Idaho State registration and a valid driver’s license tooperate on groomed trails. Get registration stickers at snow-mobile dealerships, county offices and the Idaho State Parksand Recreation office. You have to get a special sticker to ridewithin McCall city limits. You can get that at the McCall PoliceDepartment or local dealerships.

A note of caution: You should always know the up-to-date local weather conditions and the nature of the terrain you are venturing into, and be sure that someone knows your proposed route and estimated time of return.

You can also get trail maps (with routes, mileages and GPScoordinates for junctions) from most snowmobile outttersand local law enforcement agencies. For more information, visitMcCall Area Snowmobilers at snowmobilemccall.net or theDonnelly Snowmobile Club at donnellysnowmobileclub.com.

SNOWSHOEINGYou can go snowshoeing throughout the Heartland, cre-

ating your own winter wildlife wonderland complete withsightings of bald eagles, great blue herons, mergansers andriver otters, to name a few. Jug Mountain Ranch, Bear Ba-sin and Ponderosa have dedicated trails.

SNOW TUBING & SLEDDING◆ Lift-Served Snow ubing

Te Activity Barn, just south of McCall, offers lift-servedsnow tubing to all ages, with several runs of differing levels ofdifficulty. All runs have at least 700 feet of slope. On the steepest you can get up to 45 miles per hour. At the bottom, a surface lifttakes you and your tube swiftly back to the top of the hill. Afterthe sun goes down, lighted tubing trails let you keep on sliding.

◆ Sledding You can also go sledding practically anywhere in the

Heartland. Sled rentals are available at many local shops.Just look around; you’re sure to nd a perfect hill close by.

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Boise National Forests, the Hells Canyon National Recreation

Area and wilderness areas like the GospelHump, Selway/Bitterroot and the Frank Church-River of No

Return Wilderness – the largest wilderness area in the lower48 states. Many airstrips in the region provide access to road-less areas for world-class camping, hiking, shing, hunting andrecreation. For more information, contact Arnold Aviation inCascade at 382-4844 or cascadeairport.com, G & S Aviation inDonnelly at 325-4432 or gsaviation.com, or McCall Aviation inMcCall at 634-7137 or mccallaviation.com.

FISHINGYou can sh in the Heartland year round. From any community,

a day trip will take you to your choice of at least ve large lakes orreservoirs, ve rivers, or countless small streams and small moun-tain lakes. During the appropriate season you can sh for salm-on; steelhead, rainbow or other varieties of trout; bass; catsh; orperch; or you can go for the ultimate and sh the Snake River inHells Canyon for sturgeon. (All sturgeon caught must be released,but the thrill of catching one can last a lifetime.)

Fishing is also popular during winter, when Lake Cas-cade is frozen over. he lake is one of the most popularlocations in the state for ice fishing.

For more information on shing and licenses contact theIdaho Fish and Game McCall Regional Office at 634-8137 or

visit shandgame.idaho.gov.

HOT SPRINGSTere are many hot springs throughout the Heartland, in-

cluding natural, undeveloped sites and resorts. Below are somepopular spots but there are many more if you want to ventureout. For more information, visit idahohotsprings.com.

◆ Burgdorf Hot SpringsAccessible by car in summer and snowmobile in winter,

Burgdorf is 30 miles north of McCall on Warren Wagon Road.Go to Junction No. 246, turn left, and the resort is about twomiles in on the right. During the winter months you may getthere by snowmobile.

Te resort is the area’s oldest developed hot springs, where log-gers and miners went to refresh themselves more than 100 yearsago. oday, the original primitive cabins and lodging facilities arepart of its charm. For information call 636-3036 or visit burgdorf-hotsprings.com.

◆ Gold Fork Hot SpringsTe resort just outside of Donnelly features six pools in a natu-

ral setting along the Gold Fork River. Te pools range in tempera-ture from 98 degrees to 108 degrees (cooler in the summer). Te

signature large pool is built around the rocks at the source of thehot springs and provides a great hydrotherapy experience as a bo-nus. A white-sand beach surrounds a cooler, sandy-bottom poolcomplete with waterfall. Tere is a changing yurt with a snackbar. Rental suits and towels are available. Closed on uesdays, butopen year round on all other days, including all holidays. For in-formation visit goldforkhotsprings.com.

◆ Zims Hot Springs ResortAbout four miles north of New Meadows, Zims resort has an

Olympic-size pool and a spacious soaking tub, both fed by nat-ural, geothermal springs. Te water temperatures run about 93degrees for the Olympic-size pool and 104 degrees for the hotsoaking tub. Zims is open year round, and the lodge is availablefor special occasions. Closed Mondays, but open all other daysincluding holidays. Find the resort on Facebook or call 347-2686.

◆ Ice Skating Te McCall Manchester Ice and Event Centre is a year round

ice skating facility in the heart of downtown McCall. Skate in-side and get the added bonus of views of Payette Lake and thesurrounding mountains. Figure skating, ice hockey and curlingare available activities. For more information, visit manches-tericecenter.com.

◆ Wildlife Viewing Wildlife is everywhere you look throughout the Heartland

and includes deer, elk, moose, black bears, mountain lions,bighorn sheep, mountain goats and antelope. Te variety ofbirds is even greater, with species ranging from bald and gold-en eagles to hummingbirds. Te streams and lakes host trout,salmon, steelhead, perch, bass and other game sh.


The Seven Devils mountains are along the Idaho-Oregon border inthe Hells Canyon area. The Climber’s Route, while a bit arduous, isa 3.9-mile hike to Sheep Lake and the tallest of the Seven Devils,He Devil – and one extraordinary view. The uno cial trailheadbegins at the Seven Devils campground. Or take the Sheep LakeTrail (total of about 10.5 miles) and be prepared for overnightcamping. Photo courtesy of Dale Fisk.



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Living in the mountains is a different way of life and there area number of things about living here you may want to considerbefore you start surng the Web for your dream home. Mary

Nuckols is president of the Mountain Central Association ofRealtors. If you are looking in the area, it is best to consult withan expert, a local real estate professional familiar with the area.

And, if you’re considering buying real estate in the moun-tains, make sure you work with a local real estate agent who isalso a member of the Mountain Central Multiple Listing Ser- vice. Also, that there are many considerations to make whenpurchasing unique mountain properties.

In addition to expert advice on such considerations as septictank inspections, well testing and varmint infestation, here aresome tips that will help you in your quest to purchase a moun-

tain home, and some questions you’ll want to answer before you sign on the dotted line.

1. Resort getaway, second home, family vacation hide-

out or secluded cabin? You want to make sure you knowwhich one you are looking for. Ask yourself the hard questions:Do you want a home away from home, or an additional one?Are you thinking of the future, possibly using it as a retirementhome? Do you want a property within an hour’s drive? woh

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