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By Samantha Sais, all photos credit Samantha Sais The rivers of Idaho offer an enormous variety of accessible whitewater rafting, perhaps more than anywhere else on earth. Whether you are seeking a moderate class II-III, or are kayaking some serious class V, there’s a world-class section of river for everyone, and a guided outfitter in … Continued
Sweat equity can make the view at the top so much sweeter. These hikes are some of our favorite uphill treks that pay dividends both along the trail and at your destination. Higher elevation means wildflowers bloom a bit later, the landscape is lush, and the views are nothing short of spectacular. Snowslide Lake/Maki Lake … Continued
Some of our very favorite memories were made camping. There was the time when we all jumped in a huge mud puddle and had the time of our lives…until we had to rinse off in the freezing cold stream. There was that time when we discovered that adding a Reese’s peanut butter cup to our … Continued
It isn’t often we get to experience something truly awe-inspiring. For Lori MacNichol, owner of McCall Mountain/Canyon Flying Seminars, flying does just that. “It changes everything,” she says. “The way you look at things, the way you feel about them…it changes everything about the ‘ordinary.’” With our proximity to 4.5 million acres of wilderness area, … Continued
It is no secret that there is something special about putting one foot in front of the other along a dirt path. From Pythagoras and Hippocrates to Muir, Longfellow and Thoreau, philosophers, writers, and scientists alike love to wax poetic about this simple outdoor activity. And for good reason. There are about a million benefits … Continued
There are not many things better than a hot, hearty bowl of soup after a day in the snow. Except, perhaps, a soup that includes our delicious hand-crafted beer. We asked our three local breweries for a soup recipe to warm us up on a cold winter day…and a craft brew pairing to enjoy along … Continued
A first-timer’s tale of overnight backcountry skiing By Samantha Sais Backcountry skiing tends to have this mythical aura about it. That expanse of untracked snow, the sweat equity earned climbing up a mountain, the thrill of exploration, and just a hint of the unexpected create a temptation few can pass up. McCall may be best … Continued
Mountain Bikers and Dirt Bike Riders Team Up to Preserve Trails (cover photo courtesy RideMcCall.com) Mountain bikers and dirt bike riders would seem an odd couple in most places. In McCall, these recreational enthusiasts have found common ground and formed a partnership to protect the riding areas they both love. This uncommon pairing got its … Continued
The feeling you get when you find a great view can be breathtaking. The beauty of the landscape, the sense of being above the daily grind and the inherent satisfaction of exploring a new place provide an opportunity to pause and take it all in. Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective. Change … Continued
Photos courtesy Nicole Musgrove Josephine Lake is an emerald stunner. The hike is easy and family-friendly, with just under a mile to walk each way. Greeting you at the end of the hike is a beautiful 13-acre lake that hugs an impressive granite cirque capped with a view of the 8,286-foot Squaw Point. Once at … Continued
Payette River Basin Water Trails By: Roger Phillips Look across the mirrored surface and feel the pleasant resistance as you pull your paddle through the water and hear the soft gurgle as you lift it and take the next stroke. You’re surrounded by evergreen forests rising from the mountain slopes, and rocky peaks patched … Continued
McCall’s Single Track Scene Finds its Flow Inviting one of the best freeride mountain bikers in the world to test the trails in McCall is a bit daunting. And when another professional mountain biker, quickly rising to the top of the sport and competing in huge events like Red Bull’s Rampage, comes along on the … Continued
Author Niki LeClair and Illustrator Janet Murphy bring critters from around McCall to life. It all started with Beulah the beautiful basset hound, a dog who needs stilts to keep her belly out of the snow. Long-time friends Niki LeClair and Janet Murphy love to get together to hike and cross-country ski in the great … Continued
