Archive for the 'Hiking' Category

We were headed south along the winding Salmon River en route to Stanley, Idaho, when we caught our first glimpse of the peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains. A few bends in the road later and we were entering Lower Stanley, which offered a full view of the mountains, the river, and the valley. It is [...]

Along the banks of the Middle Fork of the Salmon, mixed in with tall Ponderosas, trickling mountain springs, and wandering elk, is the Historic Middle Fork Lodge. Deep within the Frank Church Wilderness Area the thought of comfortable beds, dining room tables, and electricity is a far cry from what many might expect, but the [...]

Want to truly get away from it all? Make a night at the Redfish Lake Lodge part of your escape while visiting Stanley, Idaho. Redfish Lake, which is located only 15 minutes south of Stanley, is a large lake resting at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains. It takes its name from the Salmon Runs [...]

Boise, Idaho, is a hub of transportation for those traveling in and out of Idaho. Travelers headed to Idaho’s famous Middle Fork of the Salmon often pass through the city en route to the river, reports the well-known Idaho outfitter Solitude River Trips. Boise places a high emphasis on connecting residence and visitors with the [...]