Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch: Rich History Of An Historic Ranch And Lodge
In all of the Sawtooth Valley and the Stanley Basin area no finer place to spend a week or at a minimum of 3 days is the historic Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch. The ranch is located 9 miles South of Stanley heading towards Sun Valley on Highway 75.
The ranch property was originally a homestead by a pioneer to the Stanley Basin named Dave Williams. The homestead was purchase in 1929 by an executive of the Frigidaire Corporation, Winston Paul who had the lodge and cabins built and then formed the Idaho Rocky Mountain Club. A private retreat by invitation only. The third owner was Ed Bogert, an automobile dealer from Pocatello, Idaho. With that purchase a new era began. instead of a private ranch it became a guest ranch. With the passing of Mr. Bogert his daughter Rozalys Smith took over the operation. The tradition of a family guest ranch continued until 2005. Today, as in the past it is a family owned and operated guest ranch. Steve and Courtney Kapp and David Singer and Diana Kapp run the ranch to insure the preservation of the history and guest operation which continues bringing people from all walks of life to a truely awesome part of Idaho.
The folks at Solitude River Trips heartidly recomend a stay at this truley unique and friendly ranch with the most beautiful view of the Sawtooth Mountains. Their warm hospitallity and that of their staff make you feel like one of the family. Great food, great music, great things to do.
Contact Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch at the following:
ICMR Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, HC 64 Box 9934. Stanley, Idaho 83278. Phone: 1-208-774-3644. Fax: 1-208-774-3477. E-Mail: Info@IdahoRocky.com Web Site: www.IdahoRocky.com
Happy Trails,
While spendnng time at the ranch why not extend your vacation and come float and fish the Middle Fork of the Salmon River for 5 nights and 6 days and 100 miles of wilderness with Solitude River Trips. Visit Solitude at www.RiverTrips.com
