Elk City, Idaho
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Kooskia, Idaho
Whitewater Raft the Selway River
47 mi / -1128 ft gainThe Selway is one of the original eight Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. This section of water is run by both private boaters as well as commercial outfitters, and is regulated by a strict permit system that only allows one group to launch per day. This leads to a feeling of solitude ...Read more -
McCall, Idaho
Soak in Burgdorf Hot Springs
1.0Burgdorf, Idaho's backcountry oasis, features several rentable cabins located about 30 miles north of McCall. Each season provides its own outdoor opportunity, and Burgdorf provides an epic hub in which to enjoy them.To get there from Boise, drive through McCall and hang a right after the Shore L...Read more -
McCall, Idaho
Hike to Loon Lake
4.810 mi / 3355 ft gainThis pretty simple hike is just outside of Burgdorf, though it is fun enough that my friends and I hike it every year. The trailhead starts out at Chinook Campground where there is free parking if you are making the hike; you can also camp there for a small fee. There are two trails you can take ...Read more -
Kooskia, Idaho
Stanley Hot Springs
5.09.68 mi / 2106 ft gainStart your hike to the hot springs at trailhead 211. Trail is roughly 5 miles with an easy gradual incline. Enjoy some of the mountainous views on your way. There are no signs directing you to the hot springs but there will be two forks in the road and you'll take the right path both times. Be...Read more -
Kooskia, Idaho
Hike Sherman Creek Trail #203
7.1 mi / 3790 ft gainIt's always (for me anyway) a good sign when the parking area at a trailhead is devoid of any other vehicles. Such was the case at the Sherman Creek Trailhead in the Clearwater National Forest in west-central Idaho. This trail begins just north of US-12, where Sherman Creek starts emptying into t...Read more -
Lemhi County, Idaho
Whitewater Raft the Main Salmon River
5.080 mi / -1000 ft gainThe section of the Salmon River between Corn Creek and Carey Creek, known as the "Main" among boaters, flows through the second deepest canyon on the continent (only Hells Canyon is deeper). The Main is one of the best all around river trips in the west and offers a spectacular road-less wildern...Read more
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Elk City, Idaho
Walker Cabin
Overview
Walker Cabin is nestled among trees just off Crooked River Road #233, which leads into the Gospel-Hump Wilderness Area, in the N...
Kooskia, Idaho
Ohara
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O'Hara Campground sits along the Selway River amid lush vegetation and old cedar trees. This is the largest campground on the Se...
Kooskia, Idaho
Johnson Bar Group Site
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Johnson Bar Group Site is situated in a large, open field along the Selway River. The site is perfect for gatherings of up to 10...
White Bird, Idaho
Adams Ranger Station
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Adams Ranger Station Cabin is located in the heart of the Nez Perce National Forest at an elevation of 5,150 feet. Adams Camp se...
Grangeville, Idaho
Fish Creek Pavilion
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Fish Creek Pavilion is a day-use picnic area adjacent to Fish Creek Campground. It's situated in a meadow surrounded by conifers...
Kooskia, Idaho
Walde Lookout Cabin
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Walde Lookout Cabin was built in 1941 to house the employees who worked in the adjacent fire lookout, which was built in 1939. T...