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Central | Official Idaho State Travel Guide 106 Sun Valley visitidaho.org Silver Creek Salmon River If Idaho is a gem of a state, then Sun Valley/Ketchum is its crown jewel. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lakes, central Idaho beckons those whose favorite waking hours are those spent outdoors. » Venture just steps from your hotel to fly fish on the Big Wood River or head further south to Picabo and try your luck at Silver Creek Preserve, Hemingway’s favorite trout stream. A stunning drive east over magnificent Trail Creek summit to Mackay will bring you faceto-face with Idaho’s highest peak, the 12,666-foot. Mount Borah. Not quite up for ascending the mountain? Take a self-guided tour of Mackay’s mine hill to learn about the town’s mining heritage or drive up to Lemhi Pass to see where Lewis and Clark first stepped into Idaho. » North of Ketchum, the road rises slowly to Galena Summit and Galena Lodge, where you can Nordic ski on groomed trails in winter and mountain bike in summer. Once over the summit, you will descend into the broad Stanley Basin, where even more wonders await. Just south of Stanley sits Redfish Lake, long a summer destination for camping, Sun Valley Ski Resort « Make the scene or simply take in the scenery » boating, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, or just sitting by a campfire in the evening. One of the best experiences you could ever have is sitting in an Adirondack chair in front of the lodge with your favorite beverage just watching the water. It is a truly idyllic experience. » The mighty Salmon River—the River of No Return—begins as just a stream catching sunlight between the trees in the shadow of Galena Summit. At Stanley or Salmon, you can arrange with an outfitter for a rafting adventure to suit your tastes—a leisurely half-day float or five days of wilderness rafting and superb riverside dining. Trips launch from Stanley and Salmon. » Golf in central Idaho absolutely must include the outstanding courses in Sun Valley. Recently added to the Sun Valley Resort golf family is the new White Clouds course, which overlooks a sumptuous clubhouse and 18-hole putting course. » Of course, when the cool fall breezes turn brisk and snow begins to fall, central Idaho adopts her winter posture as America’s first destination ski resort, offering every variety of winter fun imaginable. Sleigh rides, ice-skating, snowmobiling, and backcountry skiing add to the diverse powdery offerings in central Idaho. cReATion
Sun Valley Harvest Festival Stanley Visiting central Idaho is like discovering a rare gem in an incredible setting—its beauty draws you in until the fire deep at the heart of the jewel captures your imagination forever. « Now free to move about the cabin—or anywhere else you please » » The heart of central Idaho is the Wood River Valley, a cultural magnet with downtown Ketchum as its hub. Ketchum/Sun Valley sparkles with sophisticated cultural offerings—summer ice-skating performances, concerts under the stars in the stunning Sun Valley Pavilion, art galleries showcasing the work of renowned artists, and events that span the seasons. » Gatherings here focus on sports, learning, arts, and food—always with nationalcaliber talent, often during the same day. After a quick ride on the mountain in the morning, catch the best of independent cinema at the Sun Valley Film Festival each March. Lift your spirits, get a massage, or hear a motivational talk at the annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival, held on Memorial Day weekend. Upgrade your writing skills at the Sun Valley Writer’s Conference or the Ernest Hemingway Festival. Learn to cook unique dishes from famous chefs at the Sun Valley Harvest Festival each September. » Fine dining is abundant in central Idaho’s mountains. For perfectly aged beef, fresh seafood, and local game, dine at the Pioneer Saloon on Main Street, a Warm Spring Lodge Ketchum Ketchum institution. Before you head out for a day of hiking in the Sawtooths, have the best breakfast in town at Stanley Baking Company. And when in Salmon, surprise your palate at The Junk Yard Bistro, which serves up an eclectic menu to please any taste. » The area celebrates its western roots with warmth and humor at events such as the Hailey Rodeo over the 4th of July, the Wagon Days & Big Hitch Parade on Labor Day weekend, and the Trailing of the Sheep Festival each September—celebrating the sheepherding heritage of the area. » For even more of the Wild West, head north to Stanley for the Stanley Sawtooth Cowboy Gathering to celebrate the traditions of the American West and the working cowboy through poetry, stories, and music. It is a perfect excuse to visit the Sawtoothsv, while they are clad in vibrant fall colors. » For complete event listings, go to: visitidaho.org If you yearn to live and work where others can only vacation, visit IdahoWorks.com to find out how to make this recreational haven your new home. Sun Valley Pavilion LifEStYle, LtuRE & eVeNtS
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