How to Plan the Perfect Western Wedding

How to Plan the Perfect Western Wedding

Picture this: The stunning orange sun setting over the Sawtooth Mountains. A bride and groom surrounded by their closest friends and family, ready to embrace all that the ranch has to offer. There’s horseback riding, mountain biking, white water rafting, and of...
Summer in Stanley

Summer in Stanley

With many long sunny days and starry nights ahead, there’s no better time to relax and recreate in the great Idaho outdoors. Here’s a list of our favorite activities for summer in Stanley. 1. A Day at Stanley Lake This high-mountain lake is a mecca for summertime fun...
Sawtooth Bragging Rights and Random Facts Part II – Flora & Fauna

Sawtooth Bragging Rights and Random Facts Part II – Flora & Fauna

Mother Nature created a mountain masterpiece in the Sawtooth Valley. Flora is in every speck of this wilderness. Dirt roads from the Sawtooth Scenic Byway lead off the beaten path into areas that will ‘WOW’ you.  Drive the 4th of July Road to see the...
Idaho’s Bragging Rights and Random Facts

Idaho’s Bragging Rights and Random Facts

Idaho has earned its bragging rights through its rich history, geology, natural beauty and, of course, its Famous Potatoes. Read on for Idaho highlights and also absurd Idaho laws that’ll keep folks entertained at your next social event. Idaho’s name began with a...
New Wilderness to Explore

New Wilderness to Explore

Boulder Chain Lakes, Boulder-White Clouds – Photo courtesy of Ed Cannady Photography The unspoiled beauty we enjoy at the ranch and in the region is the result of decades of hard work and dedication of many. The most recent effort has yielded the “gold standard...
Angling at the Ranch – Meet our Guides

Angling at the Ranch – Meet our Guides

We are delighted to have 3 authentic local characters, Silver Creek Outfitters guides, to enliven the experience of our beginner to expert fly fishing guests. Stanley residents Verlon Herndon and Julie Meissner have been shepherding our guests on fishing expeditions...