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Sun Valley, Idaho
KETCHUM SUN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE & SKI MUSEUM
Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by the exhibits at the Ketchum Sun Valley Historical Society Heritage & Ski Museum. Learn how Ernest Hemingway is connected to the Wood River Valley and how the area’s economy changed from a dependence on silver and lead mining to a top sheep raising force. Exhibits highlight Ketchum’s national award for sending the most men per capita to serve in WWI and for supplying ski troops during WWII. Perhaps the most interesting exhibits focus on the history of skiing in the region and the Olympic skiers who called the Sun Valley their home.
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WHITE CLOUDS
White Clouds may not be the most challenging or famous golf course in Sun Valley, but it’s the most breathtaking. Face north, south, east or west, and you’ll be faced with beauty. Its 360-degree view overlooks Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, the Pioneer Mountains, Devil’s Bedstead and the home of Earnest Hemingway. When it’s your turn and you have to put your eyes on the ball, you’ll want to watch out for sand traps and hills scattered throughout the nine holes. There’s a lot of risk and reward in the area’s newest course, but the owner of Sun Valley Resort said it best: “This is not all about golf.” Therefore, enjoy the view, as well as the game.
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SUN VALLEY HELI SKI
If you’re an intermediate skier, then Sun Valley Heli Ski offers an amazing experience. You’ll get exclusive access to a helicopter whose pilot will take you high into the mountains in search of virgin snow. Once you’ve located a promising, powdery slope, you’ll depart the helicopter and slip into your skis. At the completion of your run, the copter will pick you back up for another adventure. Sun Valley Heli Ski is the pioneer of this sport, so you’re in good hands. As you can imagine, this isn’t a cheap activity, but a day spent plowing through untouched, glistening white mountainsides is an unforgettable experience. With a guest to guide ratio of 4:1, it’s very personal too!
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NORDIC SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING
Of course Sun Valley’s mountains provide excellent Alpine Skiing, but the area is also known for the best Nordic skiing terrain in America. Nordic describes skiing in which the heel of the boot is not fixed to the ski. This includes Cross country skiing, ski jumping and telemark skiing. Olympic training occurs here in “Nordic Town USA,” and you’ll find more than 200 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails. A fun alternative is snowshoeing, which used to be an essential means of transportation during winter months.
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SAWTOOTH BOTANICAL GARDEN
Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a great choice for family or romantic outings. Its five biomes summarize the ecosystems of south-central Idaho in well-kept, naturally flowing gardens. Sagebrush Steppe is a host of wildflowers and drought resistant grasses decorating rocky terrain, while Riparian is defined by wetland soils that birth willows, cottonwoods and dog woods.
The Children’s Garden helps kids understand how plants and food grow. On hot days, they may get a chance to cool off in the spray pool!
From Wine Down Wednesdays to Bug Zoo, the Garden also hosts many community events.
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CHRISTINA POTTER'S ICE RINK
Christina Potter’s Ice Rink is the largest non-refrigerated, manmade ice rink in the Pacific Northwest. Ketchum’s Parks and Recreation Department builds it each winter to stretch for a full two acres. It’s the perfect place to play hockey as skates, sticks, pucks and helmets are all provided for free. Even if you can’t skate, the rink is perfect for people watching, and the surrounding pine-dotted mountains are a beautiful sight.
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RAFTING WITH THE RIVER COMPANY
Look up The River Company if you want to have fun on Salmon River. Depending on the time of year, it provides family-style rafting, class IV raft trips, kayak trips and float boat fishing trips.
The Lunch Trip is a crowd pleaser. After an invigorating float down the river, you’ll pull off for a riverside lunch prepared by a chef. It’s all homemade, fresh and delicious. No detail is ignored either. Vegetarian and kid meals are available, and the company maintains a liquor license so you can buy a beer or wine before you embark on your journey.
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SUN VALLEY TREKKING
Sun Valley Trekking will take you on an adventure. Book a half- or full-day tour with one of its naturalists or guides and strap on your hiking shoes! Enjoy a personal tour of the area surrounding Sun Valley with descriptions of wildlife and natural phenomena as you walk. You’ll encounter some hard-to-find gems on your journey through the breezy meadows and rocky mountains of this breathtaking terrain.
In addition to summer treks, Sun Valley Trekking also offers guided mountain biking, snowshoeing and skiing.
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SUN VALLEY GUN CLUB
Is hunting your passion? Have you never shot a gun? Either camp can have fun at the Sun Valley Gun Club. Rent a gun and choose your ammo. Trap, double trap, wobble trap, skeet, duck tower, 5-stand and sporting clays are all available. Beretta shotguns and light target loads help minimize recoil, and don’t worry mom, everyone is briefed on gun safety before shooting.
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GALENA STAGE STOP CORRALS
During warmer months of the year, you can start a horse adventure from Galena Stage Stop Corrals in Ketchum. The steady gait of a horse will give you plenty of time to take in the towering pines and historic mining trails of the Smoky Mountains on a trail ride. All-day rides differ depending on the group’s request, but common stops include the historic twin cabins and a silver mine from the 1800s.
If horse riding isn’t appealing but you still want a similar experience, then a wagon ride might be perfect for you and your family. Hop on a horse-drawn wagon and take in the traditional mining roads of the Pioneer Mountains. Take it to the next level with a Cowboy Cookout at the end of your wagon ride. An old-fashioned dinner with S’mores around the fire will bring you back to the past – a combination of the 1800s and your childhood. Whether you try to lasso a rope around your girlfriend or tell ghost stories around the campfire, this is one day when cell phones and iPads are not allowed!
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KONDITOREI
At Konditorei, Executive Chef John Murcko plates beautiful dishes with European inspiration. The Austrian atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and its breakfasts will awaken your taste buds. After all, it is never too early for a Croque Madame! If you show up too late for Belgian Waffles, don’t be disappointed. Pumpkin Spatzel, Weiner Schintzel and Nutella Crepes will make up for it. Herb Salmon Salad is perfect for the diet conscious, too!
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WRAPCITY
Near Main Street and need a fast, affordable place to eat? Wrapcity was voted “Valley’s Best Lunch 2011,” and its wraps, salads, soups and quesadillas live up to that title. To tease you, the Redfish wrap or bowl is packed with wild salmon, feta cheese, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette. The Caesar and The Cobb are both safe choices, and kid meals are all tasty options. Just Cheese and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Cheese quesadillas are both delicious, too!
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SHORT LINE DELI
Head to Sun Valley Village for a delicious sandwich. Short Line Deli stocks fresh Idaho goat cheese, smoked salmon from New York, Niman Ranch corned beef and other fresh or classic ingredients. Select a sandwich off the menu – maybe Turkey Pastrami or Prosciutto & Mozzarella – or create your own. Start with a foundation of baguette, wheat, sourdough or rye, and build it up from there with savory meet, fresh veggies, tasty cheeses and the perfect dressing.
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A LA MODE
This place is classically adorable. A La Mode’s sky blue walls are lined with jars or colorful candies, and wood and marble counters are just inviting you to pull up a stool. Maybe an ice cream parlor isn’t the first thing you think of after breathing the brisk winter air, and they realize that. That’s why, in addition to deliciously blended shakes and ice cream cones, A La Mode offers specialty cocoas and hot sundaes. Its steamy cocoa comes in a variety of creations, including Huckleberry, Dreamsicle, Smore, Peanut Butter Cup and Peppermint Stick. And if it is a hot summer day, then a root beer float will certainly satisfy your thirst.
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ZŌU 75
Zōu 75 is the trendiest destination for Asian fusion, sushi and martinis. Get started at the upscale martini/wine bar by ordering an Asian Pear Martini, Sake Cosmopolitan or True-Grit Margarita. Then sit down for a dinner of fresh fish flown in from Honolulu. Sink your fork into Miso-Glazed Salmon or balance a piece of octopus sashimi between your chop sticks. The Black Diamond roll is a spiral of spicy firecracker scallops, jicama, scallions and wasabi tobikko. Turned off by the word wasabi? Lobster Tempura rolls, packed with avocado and asparagus, deliver taste without the heat. And for guests who grimace at the mention of fish or raw, there’s a sushi-phobe menu! Doesn’t Togorashi Encrusted Niman Ranch Steak sound amazing?
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THE ROUNDHOUSE
If you’re in love with the mountains, you don’t have to leave to eat. The Roundhouse is Baldy’s only restaurant, and an established one at that. It’s been serving guests from its cozy station since 1939. It’s easy to get to too – just hop on the Roundhouse Gondola!
Roundhouse lunches don’t mess around. Open up wide for a Bison Burger, Elk Salkbocca or Arctic Char. Averell’s Fondue is tempting too. Order wild mushrooms or shrimp for extra dipping.
If you make it up the mountain for dinner, expect elegant fare. The Quail Fricassee is paired with sweet potato and cranberry hash, and the Sustainable Farm Raised White Sturgeon is complemented by onion and duck fat cabbage, smoked bacon, aligot potatoes and herb salad. Since you’re enjoying yourself, order a glass or Johnny Walker Black, Samuel Adams winter lager or Pinot Noir from France.
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THE GRILL AT KNOB HILL
Earthy tones and casual sophistication come together at The Grill at Knob Hill. This Sun Valley favorite has a menu of Northwest, European and Rocky Mountain dishes, and in the summertime, you can dine al fresco with green gardens and mountain peaks for a view.
The Grill has a significant bar bites and drink menu. The calamari, lollipop lamp chops and broiled shrimp are cooked to perfection, and vegetarian pizza pleases all. In the winter, order The Naughty Hot Teddy, a warm drink of Fireball cinnamon whiskey and agave nectar with a slice of orange. More refreshing is the Joyful Double: Absolut citron, St. Germain, grapefruit juice and a float of Prosecco. And the wine list is made to impress.
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SUN VALLEY BREWERY AND CAFÉ
Founded in 1986 by Brew Master Gordon Gammell, Sun Valley Brewery and Café serves 12 fresh brews served on-site. Its menu boasts that 99.2% of the ingredients, by weight, are produced in Idaho. This selection includes the Sun Valley Blonde Pilsner, Flying Squirrel Stout and its original White Cloud Amber Ale. If you just aren’t a beer person, there’s a wine list too.
The appetizers are delicious. The Rude Wings pack a bite, the Tiger Won Tons have a dynamic sweet vs. sour flavor and the Veggie Quesadilla surprises you with chunks of grilled zucchini. With a long list of pizzas, cold sandwiches, pub dailies, soups, salads, steaks and pastas being made in the kitchen, you’ll definitely find something you love. Crab & Shrimp Burritos and Cashew Chicken Stir Fry aren’t your average brewery fare, so keep an open mind! (If you’d rather not, there’s an Angus Burger.)
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA GRILL
Bring the family to Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill to enjoy Mt. Baldy views, or order delivery. The menu is huge and appealing: pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, burgers, soda, beers on tap and wine. The Caprese grilled pizza features an olive oil and fresh garlic sauce topped with fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, red onion and fresh basil. The Black & Blue Burger, Greek Salad and Philly Cheese Steak are all classics, and Teriyaki Chicken Fettuccine mixes familiar flavors into a new dish. Gluten free options are available, and your kids will love the mac & cheese and personal pizzas.
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THE HAVEN
Heavenly food in a lime green school bus – that pretty much sums up The Haven, Ketchum’s premier food truck. Although it’s new to Sun Valley, food trucks have been all the rage in large cities across the country. You know the food is fresh and made with care, because the menu changes daily. Check out The Haven’s Facebook Page to see what’s current. You’ll read something like this: “Curry chicken and couscous wrap with roasted veggies, nuts, provolone, spinach, romaine, and side salad.” The owner’s specialty is gourmet grilled cheese, so comfort food could be in your parking lot! (If you’re in the right one.)
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SUN VALLEY ICE SHOWS
Ice staking is a Sun Valley tradition. Every summer, Summer Valley Ice Shows lure visitors to the Sun Valley Ice Rink outside of the Sun Valley Lodge. Although these shows once began as amateurs spinning around on ice, they are now famous events, attracting Olympic medalists and some of the best figure skaters in the world. Dine al fresco in stadium seating as skates chisel the ice in dramatic displays of human movement.
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SUN VALLEY SUMMER SYMPHONY
The Sun Valley Summer Symphony is the largest privately funded free-admission symphony in America. Its 100-player orchestra performs free concerts to more than 50,000 people every year. It attracts the most popular soloists, and a gorgeous setting may have something to do with it.
When you attend a concert, you also get a beautiful natural visual. As music erupts from the Sun Valley Pavilion, you’ll be sitting on the soft green grass, closing your eyes and taking in the sun’s rays or wide-eyed in peaceful amazement. The outline of mountain peaks define the space as the fresh air awakens it.
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THE DUCHIN LOUNGE
The Duchin Lounge has been said to have the best live Jazz in town. A mature crowd gathers on the dance floor after sipping wine and nibbling on Portobello Fries as they sit on padded wooden chairs around marbly tables. The low lighting and live music adds romance to the air, and hot buttered rum, Hot Apple Pie drinks and Sun Valley Margaritas soothe worn-out skiers.
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SLEIGH RIDES TO TRAIL CREEK CABIN
If you’re looking for a magical winter experience, then take a dinner sleigh to Trail Creek Cabin. Feel free to sing, “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go,” as the horse-drawn sleigh pulls you for half an hour through the fresh snow. Snuggled under a blanket, you’ll begin to see the lighted windows of a log cabin, your destination. Inside, you’ll enjoy a hot, savory dinner.
Everything on the menu will sound delicious: Brass Ranch Meatloaf, Grilled New York Steak, Grilled Steelhead Trout, stuffed Acorn Squash and more. Each entrée is served with steamy soup, warm bread, creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Between Chocolate Fondue for Two and Warm Caramelized Apple Crisp, it will be hard to retreat back into the snowy sled. Even so, the distant twinkling lights of Sun Valley will lure you home.
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SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts has a dynamic seasonal performing arts series. Indoor and outdoor concerts have attracted such performers as the Avett Brothers, Michael Franit and Carole King. The Company of Fools brings theatre to life with heartfelt performances, and the big screen displays hard-to-find films. These include documentaries, independent films and international films.
The Center also hosts six visual arts exhibitions annually, focusing on contemporary subjects but occasionally thoughtful historical ones. Ongoing lectures from guests and locals cover a range of intriguing topics.
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POP-TARTS® U.S. REVOLUTION TOUR
If you’re lucky enough to visit during the Pop-Tarts® U.S. Revolution Tour, then you’re in for a treat. The tour normally has a stop in Sun Valley in late February or early March. It attracts excellent talent, as many of its competitors have gone on to become members of the U.S. Olympic Team. A series of ski and snowboard halfpipe and slopestyle events will keep you entertained, whether you’re a skier yourself or are seeing snow for the first time. Just remember to bundle up!
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TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL
Shepherding isn’t just an ancient livelihood or a Biblical pastime. In fact, it’s a real part of Idahoan heritage. Every autumn, the award-winning Trailing of the Sheep Festival honors the tradition of sheep ranching in Idaho and the west. Every fall for 150 years, sheepherders in the region have been driving their sheep through the Wood River Valley, moving their herds from summer pastures in the mountains to milder lowland areas for winter grazing and lambing. The sheep used for the trials have only lived with their guardian sheepherder and dogs for months, so they provide the border collies with a unique challenge.
One of the highlights of the festival is the Sheep Parade. Onlookers witness 2,000 sheep waddle down Main Street in Ketchum! The main event is the sheepdog championship trials, but guests can also participate in gourmet cooking, felting and photography workshops. Peruvian and Oinkari Basque dancers entertain, as do Boise Highlander bagpipers. After attending sheep shearing, spinning and weaving demonstrations, you’ll get a real understanding of the art of sheepherding!
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WAGON DAYS
Toward the end of each summer, Ketchum celebrates its past at Wagon Days with western style. With a weekend packed with activities, you’ll return home with a camera full of pictures and the strange desire to don a bonnet or cowboy hat.
The Big Hitch Parade is the main event. A non-motorized parade, a line of wagons, buggies and stagecoaches will move through town. The Grand Finale pulls out all the stops with Lewis Ore Wagons. Traditionally pulled by a 20-mule jerk line, these freight wagons are the best preserved and functioning ones in existence.
Between these two primary events, Ketchum becomes a town of square dancing, antique shows, rodeos, pancake breakfasts, car auctions, live music and crafts. Yeehaw!
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BROSCHOFSKY GALLERIES
The Broschofsky Galleries in Ketchum hosts an impressive display of 19th-20th Century Fine American Art. The subject of many of its sculptures, paintings and antiques is Native Americans and the West.
A primary exhibit features screenprints from Andy Warhol’s 1986 suite “Cowboys & Indians.” It includes 10 images of western and Native American art. There’s also an intriguing display of Edward Curtis photography. Thirty years in the making, his project “The North American Indian” documents 125 tribes located west of the Mississippi River.
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FRENCHMAN'S GULCH WINERY
If you want to pick up a bottle of wine, then find one at Frenchman’s Gulch Winery instead of the local grocery. The philosophy of this family-run business is to “bring the best grapes to the coolest place,” and hand-crafting each barrel means these wine-lovers have an intimate knowledge of each barrel they produce. Silky tannins and balance define their wax-dipped bottles of red wine, which benefit from the high altitude environment. Buy a couple bottles or an entire case – the ripe taste is worth every cent.
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MAIN ST. MARKET
If you need a snack, want to cook a healthy dinner or need your gluten-free fix, then stop by Main St. Market. It stocks a host of local Idaho brands which you might not be able to find elsewhere. Steph’s Seriously Good Salsa speaks for itself, and Ballard Cheese produces tempting varieties such as Truffle Salt Cheddar and Idaho White Cheddar. You can get your Sockeye salmon cheaper here than in a restaurant, and a large selection of wine and bubbly will keep you warm on a chilly night.
Did we mention there’s a café/deli onsite? The menu items are packed full of veggies and freshness. The long list of soups is perfect for a snowy day, too!
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THE TOY STORE
Get all nostalgic with Slinky and Lincoln Logs as your kids freak out over Hex Bugs and Gotz Dolls. The Toy Store in Sun Valley and Ketchum is a dream for kids of every age. From stuffed animals to toy organizing solutions, there’s a little of everything. You can try to steer your children to the book section, but it’s likely everyone will get distracted on the way by Ogo Sport and Wild Planet toys. If you’re trying to suck up to the kids before the long car ride home, this is the place to go.
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SUN VALLEY VILLAGE
The Sun Valley Village at the Sun Valley Resort is a collection of charming shops geared toward visitors. It’s the easiest place to pick up a gift or souvenir or equip yourself for area activities. At its 15 stores you can purchase hand-dipped chocolates, shoes, sportswear, skis, bike rentals, toys, home décor, jewelry and more. The Brass Ranch has all the name-brand clothing you could want for skiing, and Idaho Wireless will get you phone accessorized to the max.
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HEMMINGWAY KETCHUM CEMETERY
Earnest Hemingway was buried in the unpretentious Ketchum Idaho Cemetery after he took his life in 1961. Toward the end, the author was diagnosed with a terminal illness that brought on a serious depression, even though this was a place he enjoyed. He had moved to Idaho to duck hunt along Silver Creek and store his manuscripts in an arid climate.
To reach the revered author’s grave, take Highway 75 north through Ketchum until it becomes Main Street. The cemetery and grave are open to the public, so access should be easy. You’ll find Hemingway’s granite-slab grave laying at the northeast corner beneath two sturdy evergreens.
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BALD MOUNTAIN
Bald Mountain is located at the heart of Idaho within Sawtooth National Forest. It’s easily the major attraction and site in Sun Valley and Idaho, being the main destination for skiing and snowboarding in the area. It has more uphill capacity than any other ski area with 14 ski lifts. These service 75 runs, not including the more remote, untouched powdery snow that experienced skiers try to access. Its vertical drop is an impressive 3,400 feet. Even if you’re not into sports, this mountain is a beauty, both from afar and upon its summit.
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REDFISH LAKE
If you want to spend some time on the water, then Redfish Lake is the spot. About 5 miles from Stanley, this alpine lake has clear waters that appear deep blue to teal in color. It’s part of Sawtooth National Recreation Area at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains so the view of trees and mountains seems infinite and untouched.
It looks more like a photo of Alaska than the backwoods of Idaho, and the area is closely tied to salmon as well. The sockeye breed used to flood the area so thick that the water was tinted red. The flow of salmon from the Pacific Ocean has slowed to a trickle now that sockeyes are an endangered species, but fly fishing for other fish is common. A marina at Redfish Lake Lodge rents out boats for recreation, and beaches allow for casual sunbathing. If the water is too chilly to enjoy, the area is also great for hiking. Regardless, the lake is worth a look and a photograph.
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CRATERS OF THE MOON NATIONAL MONUMENT & PRESERVE
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve is a national park covered in lava flows. Islands of cinder cones and sagebrush dot the land, and the high desert ecosystem will surprise you with its diversity of plants and animals. In 1923 a geologist recommended the area be preserved as a national monument when he discovered it to have the most recent example of a fissure eruption in America.
Apart from natural beauty and uniqueness, Craters of the Moon has also been the location of a number of historic happenings. In 1805, Lewis and Clark passed through on their way to the Pacific Ocean. A member of that same expedition got separated from his fellow fur trappers almost 30 years later and almost died crossing the Snake River Plain. In 1962, Tim Goodale led 1,905 emigrants with 338 wagons across an Oregon Trail cutoff.
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CUSTER AND BONANZA
Custer and Bonanza are ghost towns with a past. In the 1800s, they were the most important mining towns in the Yankee Fork. These sister cities had the basics of a small western town – a school house, post office, jail and union hall. There was even a baseball team! But as the mining business went downhill, so did the towns. Now a few remote structures are left, waiting for visitors to spook at the faintest creak or wind. Stop by the museum in the old school house and the gift ship inside the Empire Saloon. Free gold panning demonstrations occur frequently. Picnic lunches are recommended.
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Customer Traveled to SAN DIEGO, CA. . . WILLIAM
good customer service
Customer Traveled to POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA. . . Malene
I like the communication between the reps an myself.
Customer Traveled to NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CANADA. . . Christina
Staff was very helpful and quick to get back to me
Customer Traveled to LAS VEGAS, NV. . . Wanda
The price and the discounts offered.
Customer Traveled to ORLANDO, FL. . . Barbara
We stayed at a suite in Orlando. My mom enjoyed her privacy in the front room with her own TV. Also, the employees of your company were very courteous and helpful.I am spreading the word around how wonderful your company is. Thank you for a wonderful vacation & experience.
Customer Traveled to MYRTLE BEACH, SC. . . Jean
We Enjoy the Vacation so we are looking forward for the next one Thank you for the inexpensive vacation some People can take vacation because it to expensive like this every one could get away .Thank you for coming up with this idea. It is Great keep up the good work and have a good day.
Customer Traveled to NEW ORLEANS, LA. . . Monica
It's a good price
Customer Traveled to BRANSON, MO. . . Martha
Kevin was friendly and most helpfu!.
Customer Traveled to FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. . . Ronald
Kevin was "outstanding" in helping us to plan our vacation.
Customer Traveled to BRANSON, MO. . . Beverly
Its a good value, nice location and good accommodations
Customer Traveled to MYRTLE BEACH, SC. . . DARLENE
It's a great deal and the customer service is amazing!
Customer Traveled to NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CANADA. . . Ed
I had a great time in Niagara Falls Canada, thanks for allowing me to do the up grade as I was able to get the type of hotel room I prefered. thanks...
Customer Traveled to CLERMONT, FL. . . Belinda
I loved the apartment and I enjoyed the activities and the pool party.
Customer Traveled to NIAGARA FALLS, ON, CANADA. . . CHARLES
reservation was very easy. Every question I asked was answered right away. Thank you.
Customer Traveled to PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. . . Rose
Timely confirmations and pleasant customer service.