Roadside Attractions
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The Ultimate Sawtooth Mountains Bucket List: 10 Unforgettable Stops
The Sawtooth Mountains Range in central Idaho is one of the most beautiful ranges I have ever been to, and I’ve been too quite a few. It’s one of those places where you feel like you’ve gone back to a simpler time in life. Cell phones don’t always work, and you don’t really care (as long as they still take pictures.) There is so much beauty in every direction, and the outdoor recreational activities are endless! The Sawtooth Recreational Area (SRA) is a vast wealth of resources and opportunities. With over 700 miles of trail and over 400 lakes there is absolutely something for every level or recreation. High peaks…
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Stanley, Idaho: Soul of the Sawtooths
On our way to pick our daughter up from camp last week we were fortunate to have a little extra time to poke around in central Idaho. This was an area I was very familiar with, as I attended the same camp for 8 years when I was younger. I had not, however, spent any time in Stanley, Idaho. It was a super cute little town with absolutely STUNNING views of the Sawtooth mountain range. There were several little hotels and cabins, a gas station, and a couple of restaurants in town making it the perfect stop for your adventures in the area. While we didn’t get to spend a…
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Sunbeam Mine: Echoes of Idaho’s Gold Rush
I don’t know about you, but anytime we’re on a long road trip we take any and every opportunity to get out and stretch our legs. We love to explore new places and learn new things. If there’s a historic marker along the roadside, you can bet we’re going to stop and take a look! That’s exactly how we found Sunbeam Mine historic site! After taking a dip in Sunbeam Hot Springs, we were on our way to Challis, Idaho to our hotel for the evening. We didn’t make it even 5 miles down the road before we came across this awe inspiring historic site. Not only is the site…
