This is a great option for an excursion whether you're looking for a 1/2 day or full day of horse…read moreback riding. Personally, I felt as if I were a Native American myself as my group and I journeyed through these serene trails with extremely well trained horses, accompanied by an even better tour guide. Overall, the experience was very memorable and worth every penny. The staff was very responsive, respectful, and accommodating! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area or passing through looking for something to do. I heard they do excellent hunting trips and white water rafting, too.

We were referred to Rawhide, booked our reservations for the next day. Cathy was extremely friendly…read moreand accommodating. Even though the water level was extremely low, the trip was still beautiful, calming and great! The staff were all very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. The morning snack, homemade muffins and granola bars were fantastic. Lunch to was great (chicken, salad, potato salad and blueberry pound cake). Highly highly recommend Rawhide!!

The ladies at the club house were running due to a kids event, but were still extremely helpful and…read moregot us on the course. Course is in terrific shape and was challenging.

Beautiful 9 Hole course that can be a bit challenging. Very laid back and relaxing…read more The people and staff are extremely friendly. Seems to be a hub in the community for activities. Music every other Thursday night on the patio at the club house by Muzzy Braun this summer. They grill great burgers on a nice black stone on the patio. A nice bar area and some really great bloody Mary's! Oh and don't forget the Braun Brothers Music Festival every August at the course. Mickey and the Motor Cars, Reckless Kelly, just to mention a few.

Granite rock, good for climbing, canyoneering, and hiking. My son took me here today for an…read moreadventurous canyoneering trip. We had a great 8 mile hike with about 5 and 1/2 repels of different highlights. I would recommend this spot for climbers that are looking for an alternate spot for after rain and there is no climbing allowed at red rock or if you just want to try a different spot. If you are going to come out, I would recommend a high clearance vehicle. I found these directions on line: To get to Keyhole Canyon from Las Vegas, take Hwy US 95 south through Henderson toward Boulder City. From the junction of Hwys 93 and 95, head south on 95 toward Searchlight for almost 16 miles. At an intersection, take a left (east) on to a dirt road. Follow this dirt road for just over 2 miles to a series of power lines. Take a right (south) on the SECOND power line road, travel almost 2 miles to the Keyhole Cutoff. Take a left (east) and head less than a half mile to the mouth of the canyon. The crags are about a 1-minute hike from the car. There are a bunch of pretty neat hyroglifics on the rocks.

Started out on my honeymoon adventure with my new wife and did the Seeks Out Adventure horseback…read moreriding with Adam and team. So impressed with them ended up staying four nights in the Watermark Inn, which they also own----a nice, friendly, clean atmosphere and VERY welcoming people! Enjoyed Adam and Sahra Beaupre's super friendly and accommodating style so much, I found out Adam also does Horse Creek Outfitters and I couldn't resist a bear hunt on my honeymoon! Wife felt extremely comfortable, safe and taken care of enough to stay back at the inn, laying on the hammock next to the stream while I went on a hunt with Adam's team. Came home with an awesome cinnamon-black bear and a very happy wife! SO IMPRESSED, I AM MAKING THIS TRIP AN ANNUAL TRIP! Even this year with a new baby on the way---I just can't stay away from Challis and all the Beaupres offer!

We booked an eight day non guided Elk/Deer/predator hunt for early October 2025 in January 2025…read more We were told the camp location would be provided around one month before the hunt start date. We received the exact location two weeks prior. For those of us that like to scout and prepare for our hunts this left little time. When we arrived at the camp, the items stipulated by contract to be provided by WIO were not at the camp. While this was not a game changer it was a bad start for sure. Our drop camp was Pierson (11T 690895 m, 4937337 m) The condition of the tent and Sheppard's stove was a definite 1 out of 10. Thank goodness WIO put a new plastic tarp over the canvas tent. That saved us. During our stay we had to completely rebuild the stove flue and do tent repairs with bailing wire just to keep warm / dry. If it was not for my partner who brought some aluminum foil the flue would not have worked. As far as the hunting, lots of 2 month old elk signs but no elk in our valley or the valleys to our sides. That's just the way it goes. When we returned and made a call, the owner George agreed of our assessment with the camp but did not make any effort to secure our rebooking of his services. My advice, if you get put in the Pierson camp location refuse the location and ask for a refund. As far as the the contracted items not being supplied by WIO, be prepared with everything you need as if you were packing in on your own.

This was a bucket list trip for me. Both my son and I had not hunted for mule deer. Wild Idaho…read moreOutfitters did an outstanding job of making this hunting trip a total success. Niether myself or my son really expected to fill our deer tag. Our guide, Anthony, was the best. He was professional and knew how to hunt mule deer in that very rough terrain. At 4:30 am he brought coffee to me in my tent and made sure the wood stove was heating. Both of us filled our deer tags. If you are looking for a great trip in the most rugged mountain terrain you can imagine, then this is the trip.

I was apprehensive when my wife scheduled the 6-day raft trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon…read moreRiver for us. I would not consider myself an outdoorsman but I do enjoy the beauty of the mountains and wilderness areas. It is an understatement to say that our excursion with Adventure Sun Valley exceeded our expectations. We were met at the Boise Airport by Brad, the owner of ASV. He took us to Salmon, ID where we checked-in to the hotel. Unfortunately, winter weather delayed our departure for the river. However, the ASV team took us to Redfish Lake for a hiking trip. They also arranged for us to fly to the alternative put-in spot. Spending an extra night in Salmon, ID was also not an issue because the people are very friendly and several good restaurants are within walking distance. The next day we flew to our put-in spot and were on our way after a safety briefing. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River was exceptionally high, so safety was emphasized throughout our trip. Upon arrival at our camping spot, tents were ready with cots, a pad on the cot, and a sleeping bag, sheet, and pillow (which were assigned to us for the entire trip) were waiting for us. This was the procedure every night. The guests were admonished if we even attempted to pitch-in to help the crew. Next on the itinerary was the first of many (all) fabulous meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (with appetizers, main course, and dessert - along with a bit of wine to share) were served every day. Many thanks to Brad, John, Dawson, Elliott, Cody, Meg, and Sparky for extraordinary service and safe rafting throughout our trip! If you are even THINKING about a raft trip and want beautiful scenery, fun excursions, and great people, don't hesitate. Look no further than the website for Adventure Sun Valley. When you get home you will recommend it to all of your friends.

If you've never been to the Sawtooth Mountains NRA (National Recreation Area) before, you're really…read moremissing out. It's the best "non-National Park" in the continental 48, and in an ideal world would long ago have been elevated to gold-standard, national park status like Yellowstone or Yosemite. Except ... then things would change, and perhaps not for the better. Until that happens, you can continue to enjoy tried-and-true local establishments like the MVR, which is the closest thing to a one-stop shop you'll find in this remotely beautiful part of a state that abounds in remote beauty - especially the Salmon River watershed (aka the "River of No Return"). While I tend to frequent the local campgrounds in better weather in summer and fall, MVR excels at offering clean, affordable rooms with all the necessary amenities: comfortable beds, fluffy towels, working bathrooms, card-reader locking doors, desks, drawers, lighting, the works. A recent renovation to the rooms is - according to repeat visitors I met - a major upgrade in terms of quality, service, and overall value. Sure, these things may strike you as obvious when in the suburbs or the big city, but out here, with millions of acres of national forests and wilderness areas at your doorstep, simply maintaining a semblance of "civilization" 12 months out of the year is ... well, a serious challenge. And truth be told, once you're here, you don't want to hang out in your room; you want to get out and explore the surroundings, and when you return - tired and weary from all that open space - you appreciate a warm shower, a soft pillow, and a heater that works to keep you from freezing in the dark hours of the night. Oh, and then there is the amenity that 5-star hotels in the city can't touch: an octagonal hot springs soaking pool on the premises that allows you to dip (briefly) into the clear waters of the Salmon River before rushing back into the warm waters for another round of hot springs therapy. Book ahead of time at the front desk when you check in. There are changing rooms at the soaking cabin, so all you need is a suit and towel and you're good to go. Internet access, available for free at the bar and restaurant, gives you a chance to reconnect with the wider world (if you really want to), and if you like local craft beer, you'll be happy at the bar, which draws a mix of locals, tourists, and random road travelers in roughly equal numbers, depending on the time of year. On a recent early June visit to the area, with rain and low 30 degree weather complicating our camping plans, the MVR front desk staff really came through with a clean room, an hour-long hot springs soaking session, a complimentary pint of draft beer, and some needed Internet access to alert friends in Montana of our arrival the next day. All for under $100, which in the grand economic scheme of things, is a pretty fair deal, indeed. Thanks for being there when we needed you! First-class hospitality can come sometimes when (and where) you least expect it, and that was very much the case with MVR.

Wonderful part of our trip to Salmon! It's quite a small building but lots of interesting pieces…read moreand the host on duty really knew his history even for a museum employee. Very relaxed without any rush from staff. A good chunk of our visit was spent just getting to know the host and a few other visitors we struck up talks with. A real gem of a place.

Visiting the museum was the highlight of our trip! We were lucky enough to have John give us a…read moretour, which turned out to be the most informative and interesting museum experience we have had. We learned so much, but I know we didnt even scratch the surface. I wish I could give this place more stars!

Had so much fun rafting with North Fork! Great food, Awesome company, Even better memories…read morefloating down class III+ rapids. Can't wait until we can do it again.