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04/07/2024

Happy 4th of July!

Watch fireworks TONIGHT with FOUR different shows 🙌 All shows begin at dusk!

🎆Meadowcreek Golf Resort
🎆McCall Fireworks Over Payette Lake at Legacy Park
🎆Donnelly Fireworks Show. Donnelly Boat Docks
🎆Cascade Fireworks Show. Cascade Golf Course

And bonus - Tamarack Resort will be hosting another show at the Tamarack Marina on Saturday at dusk!

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01/07/2024

Summer in McCall Bucket List 🪣

Okay, this list couldn't even come close to being exhaustive of all the fun you can have in McCall and the surrounding area, but we had to start somewhere! Which ones have you already checked off this year?! HINT: you can cross a few off this th of July week 😉

☀️Enjoy a scoop at Ice Cream Alley

☀️Pack a picnic and listen to amazing music at the Summer Music Festival at Roseberry

☀️Kayak or SUP along the Upper Payette River

☀️Hike to the Narrows Overlook at Ponderosa State Park

☀️Take a family picture in big green Adirondack chair

☀️Spend the afternoon swimming at North Beach

☀️Pick huckleberries

☀️Hit up a summer concert series at the Terrace, Brundage, or Tamarack

☀️Pick up delicious locally grown produce at the Farmer’s Market

☀️Take a sunset cruise around Payette Lake aboard the Idaho with McCall Lake Cruises

☀️Smell a Ponderosa Pine

☀️Hop on the lift for a Scenic Chairlift Ride

☀️Ooh and aah at the Fourth of July Fireworks over Payette Lake

☀️Hike to Boulder or Louie Lake

☀️Raft a river

☀️Eat a gingersnap from Stacey Cakes

☀️Stoll through McCall on a Public Art Tour

☀️Zip Line at Tamarack

☀️Take a family on a trail ride with Yahoo Corrals

☀️Walk the Strand along the river in Cascade

☀️Step back in time at the Central Idaho Museum – we recommend a tour of the Fire Warden’s House at the very least!

☀️Catch a fish at Fischer Pond in Cascade

☀️Spend an evening at a play at the Alpine Playhouse

☀️Take an epic jet boat ride on the Salmon River

☀️Find the perfect beach read at the brand new McCall Public Library

28/06/2024

Summer is all about that ice cold beer and backyard flavors! And our friends at Broken Horn and the River Grill certainly know how to create that state of summer bliss.

Ready to grill it up this week? Start with this delicious recipe from River Grill for a crowd-pleaser. Pick up a growler or 26oz can from Broken Horn to make the perfect summer evening meal 🍻

🥖Garlic Aioli Cheesesteak Sandwich

Ingredients:

Garlic Aioli
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch sugar
- 2 Tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp Tajin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper

Cheesesteak
- 8oz Shaved prime rib (sub ribeye if needed)
- 1 Red pepper, diced
- 1 Green pepper, diced
- 1 Walla Walla Sweet onion, diced
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 2 Hogie Rolls

Directions:

Make the garlic aioli sauce. Add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

Heat up a flat iron grill. Add the shaved prime rib, peppers, and onions to the grill. Toss until onions begin to caramelize. Top with pepper jack cheese and a dollop of garlic aioli sauce. Toss to mix until cheese is melted.

Meanwhile, spread garlic aioli on the hoagie rolls and toast on the grill. Once golden, remove from heat, add the cheesesteak mix and enjoy!

⭐Love this recipe? Head to River Grill and sample a whole menu of more awesomeness!

27/06/2024

Finding a trail with a gentle slope and manageable distance for little legs without sacrificing scenery can seem like a daunting task. But McCall is home to a plethora of short, stunning hikes the entire family will enjoy.

Grab the kids and hit the trail! Check out our guide to hiking with kids at https://visitmccall.org/family-fun-trail-trekking/
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Passionate about preserving these beautiful places in and around McCall, Idaho? Join us by signing the McCall Promise. An easy way to support sustainable recreation AND win some prizes along the way ✨ Visit our website to learn more!

26/06/2024

Your official guide to Fourth of July in McCall is here!

Our 10 days of fun 2024 guide is out and perfect for planning all your favorite summer activities. Our 10 days kick off this Friday, June 28th and run through Friday, July 7th.

From the amazing Lakeside Liberty Fest hosted by the City of McCall to Thunder Mountain Days in Cascade and 5 (yes 5!) fireworks shows throughout our communities, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate 🎆

Hit up our website to download a copy of the guide or visit our event calendar online to see what's happening this holiday week.

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24/06/2024

You may have heard of Sharlie, our friendly lake monster. She resides in the depths of Payette Lake and makes infrequent appearances only a lucky few have been able to witness. She is a bit elusive, and a whole lot mystical. And despite the rarity of seeing her in action, everyone who lives here understands that she is a major thread in the fabric of our local lore.

But she isn’t the only legend in McCall.

Set on Mission Street, just to the west of the McCall airport, there is another elusive, and somewhat mystical being…the McCall Smokejumper Base. Like Sharlie, an occasional glimpse of a smokejumper may catch your eye as they make a few practice jumps in the spring. But you have to be in the right place at the right time. Most of their work is done in the heart of the wilderness, over impassable terrain that many of us will never set foot in. And while we may not always see the work they do, there is no denying the impact the men and women who have earned the title of “McCall Smokejumper” have on our community. Like their lake monster counterpart, they too are an integral part of the history and flavor that is uniquely McCall...

Read the whole story at https://visitmccall.org/trip-ideas/

21/06/2024

You know the spot. That beautiful stretch of river above North Beach where the water is flat and clear and the wildlife are out to say hello.

"The Meanders" hold a special place in our hearts here and if you are wanting to get out and experience this magical place for yourself, Backwoods Adventures is your first stop! Rent canoes, kayaks, and SUPs right at the mouth of the river and get going on your river adventure!

18/06/2024

Mountain biking season is on! Who's ready?!

13/06/2024

Have you ever stopped into a local shop for one thing and found yourself leaving with a bag filled to the brim? Well, Backcountry Boutique is that kind of store!

From women's clothing and shoes to jewelry and stationary to their amazing Toy Nook with games, arts and crafts, puzzles and so much more, this is one shop you will want to add to your must-stop list this summer!

Plus the mother-daughter duo of Mary and Grace are so delightfully friendly you can't help but leave with a smile!

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11/06/2024

It is Farmers Market season! 🥕🍓🥬

The McCall Farmers Market and the Donnelly Farmers Market both open this week.

McCall: Located downtown on 2nd Street, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am - 1pm

Donnelly: Donnelly City Park, Wednesdays 3pm - 6pm

10/06/2024

It is often easy to forget the work and vision of those who came before us. As we walk through downtown McCall with an ice cream cone in hand, we rarely remember that this vibrant town started as a 160 acre homestead. Posting a picture to Instagram of your hike to Louis Lake doesn’t automatically trigger memories of dog sled teams battling the elements to deliver a few letters to the backcountry. New earrings from McCall Jewelry Company don’t conjure images of rugged miners panning for gold in Kennally Creek.

However distant the past may seem, this history played a vital role in sculpting the culture and amenities we know and enjoy today. We invite you to take a stroll down memory lane as we bridge the divide between the past and present. You may be surprised at the secrets that lay just around the corner!

Learn more about the history behind some of your favorite places at https://visitmccall.org/roadside-history/

Photo 1: Downtown McCall, 1914
Photo 2: Roseberry, early 1900s
Photo 3: Warren, 1897
Photo 4: McCall Train Depot Mail Sled, 1931

📷 McCall Public Library collection

07/06/2024

Today is the day! An all-day celebration of our amazing small businesses in Idaho.

is an opportunity to shop small and support local Idaho businesses. Purchase a gift card, order take-out or dine-in, leave a positive review, or say thank you to the businesses that make Idaho great.

And while today may be the official celebration, let's support local gems all year long!

05/06/2024

Get out and try your hand at disc golf this summer!

🥏City of McCall Course
This nine-hole gem sits on 10 acres of wooded land near the McCall-Donnelly High School off of Stibnite along the bike path. Start from the intersection of the bike path and Stibnite and wind your way toward the airport before looping back toward hole #1.

🥏Barbara Morgan Disc Golf Course
This under-the-radar course is a great family friendly option located at Barbara Morgan Elementary School in McCall. Open to the public outside of school hours, this fun 9-hole course takes advantage of both the open space and wooded terrain around the school. Most holes are short, coming in between 110 and 170 feet long. A great course for an introduction to disc golf!

🥏Bear Basin Course
This course can be easy to miss if you don’t know what you are looking for. The easiest way to find it is to drive into Bear Basin and park at the large open space near road 836. Walk about 500 feet down road 836 and you will see hole #1 to the right. The course is a bit rustic, but the setting is unbeatable. It can be a bit tough to navigate, but keep an eye out for natural markers like arrows made of rocks. Find a map online of the 18-hole course online on popular disc golf websites.

🥏Brundage Mountain Resort Course
Situated at the base area, this 9-hole course is a fun way to enjoy summer on the mountain. Hole #1 starts just above the lodge and takes you in a leisurely loop around the Bluebird Express chair, down along the Easy Street area then back up through the treeline to end at the lodge for a bite and a beer at Smoky’s Bar & Grill.

🥏Tamarack Resort
This lovely course rounds out a great lineup of disc golf options in the area. The Tamarack disc golf course is located in the Discovery Chair area right at the base of the Village. Play 9 holes then swing into Seven Devil’s Taphouse, the Reserve, the Triple B Diner, Crusty’s Pizza, El Pueblo Taqueria, or the Village Market.

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03/06/2024

A gardener is an eternal optimist. There is so much hope and expectation that comes with putting a seed in the ground. That optimism is coupled with a healthy dose of determination and grit when it comes to gardening in a high-altitude climate like McCall. Every flower that blooms here, every berry that ripens, every bean or pea or squash that is picked feels like a little victory.

If you are after something beautiful for your landscape, a pot of flowers to cheer up a front porch, or veggies to grow in the backyard, Franz Witte has what you need! Plus, their expert (and insanely friendly) staff are always happy to point you in the right direction and give you the tricks of the trade to help your plants flourish 🌻🥕🌳

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02/06/2024

Golf is officially on in McCall!

Now is a great time to plan that golf getaway and make the most of the stunning mountain courses in the area. Why play one when you can play all five?

⛳ MeadowCreek Golf Course is OPEN!
⛳ Cascade Golf Course is OPEN!
⛳ Jug Mountain Ranch Golf Course + Jug Junior Par 3 Course are OPEN!
⛳ McCall Golf Course (27 holes) is OPEN!
⛳ Osprey Meadows at Tamarack, 9 holds OPEN (18 open July 5th)!

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31/05/2024

After a round of golf or an afternoon on the trails, why not enjoy the simple pleasures of a glass of wine, a delicious meal, and stunning views at the Jug Mountain Ranch Clubhouse Restaurant?

Make it a date night on Wednesdays with their Nine and Dine specials ($49 per person for 9 holes and dinner) or visit on Thursdays for JMR's famous Smoked Prime Rib special. See the full menu on the Jug Mountain Ranch website 💫 Bon Appétit!

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28/05/2024

Nothing beats a day on the water in McCall, Idaho 💦

Ready to plan your next beach day? Visit our website to explore our hotel, motel, and vacation rental partners and get yourself to the lake!

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Passionate about preserving these beautiful places in and around McCall, Idaho? Join us by signing the McCall Promise. An easy way to support sustainable recreation AND win some prizes along the way ✨ Visit our website to learn more!

24/05/2024

You can't do summer in McCall without the right swag 👓

The Laketown Shore Shop is our go-to for all things McCall. From shirts and hats to hoodies and backpacks, outfit yourself for a summer to remember.
📍200 Lenora Street, McCall, Idaho

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20/05/2024

Memorial Day Weekend always feels like the official kick-off to summer and that means camping season 🙌⛺

From local RV parks to private campgrounds, State Parks to dispersed campsites, there is no shortage of places to enjoy a few nights out under the stars.

Find our summer camping guide at https://visitmccall.org/mccall-summer-camping-guide/ for ideas on where to camp and best practices while you are in the piney woods 🌲
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Please be a responsible recreationalist and always Leave No Trace and drown your campfires.

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17/05/2024

We have so much love for the North Valley Rail Trail 💗

This beautiful stretch of trail follows the old Union Pacific line and runs for 3.5 miles between River Ranch and Heinrich Lane. While we love to bike it, the trail is open for walking, running, and horseback riding.

Add this relaxed, family-friendly trail to your summer bucket list in McCall, Idaho!

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Passionate about preserving these beautiful places in and around McCall, Idaho? Join us by signing the McCall Promise. An easy way to support sustainable recreation AND win some prizes along the way ✨ Visit our website to learn more!

13/05/2024

It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned angler or a newbie - a guided fishing trip is an amazing way to learn! From sharing casting techniques to teaching knot tying, showing you what's biting to showing you the prime fishing holes, our area guides are one of the best ways to get acquainted with the waters around McCall.

Want to learn more? Check out our "Things To Do" Fishing page at visitmccall.org. Download our free fishing guide and connect with an outfitter.

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10/05/2024

One of the best things about being in the mountains is the absolutely stunning views of the night sky 🌙

Whether we are watching from our porch or perched under the stars at a high-mountain lake, there isn't a bad view to be found. ✨

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06/05/2024

Welp, it snowed this morning and we are feeling both nostalgia for the ski season and anticipation of the summer mountain bike season...and Brundage Downtown is your one-stop shop to get outfitted for both!

From hats to apparel, gifts to pass purchases, the downtown shop is a gem ripe with all sorts of treasures. What is your favorite find at the Brundage Downtown Shop?

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03/05/2024

We hear them calling our names. Anyone else antsy to get out and start hunting morels?!

To tide us over until these delectable morsels are ready to be foraged, check out a few of our favorite recipes from our local chefs (and a few of our best tips and etiquette reminders) by visiting https://visitmccall.org/its-morel-season/

📷 Samantha Sais Photography

02/05/2024

A massage is a good idea any time of year. And if you haven't met Bo Lewis with About Kneads quite yet, now is the time to book an appointment! With more than 20 years of experience, Bo is the master at customizing an experience to melt your tension away.

Find her list of services at https://hotelmccall.com/amenities/

29/04/2024

Idaho Gives starts TODAY 🙌 Join us in our efforts to support all of the amazing non profit organizations who make a huge difference in our community.

Your donation of any amount will help...yes, even $5! Visit idahogives.org to search for the non profits in our area and give today! Idaho Gives runs through May 2nd!

22/04/2024

Everything just feels better when you have a cup of coffee in your hand ☕

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19/04/2024

We have that craving to get out on the trail 🥾 And here in McCall, snow in the high country can make it a challenge. But never fear! We have several great options for an early season hike to get you back into the swing of summer.

Find 5 of our favorite early season hikes here https://visitmccall.org/5-early-season-hikes/

What others would you add to the list?

🏔️ As you explore the natural amenities in this special place, help us keep that spark, that uniqueness that is McCall intact through Leave No Trace practices. Want to do more? Check out our "McCall Promise" to show your love for this special place. 🏔️

Sometimes we just can’t wait to get back on the trail after a long winter. If you are itching to get out and explore, we rounded up a few options for early season adventures. As with any early season recreation, keep an eye on the weather and postpone your hike if trails are muddy. Rapid … Conti...

17/04/2024

We can feel it. That itch to be on the course again.

One of the hardest things to do in a mountain town is curb our anticipation of that magical day the golf courses open for the summer season. Until then, we have Jug Mountain Ranch Lakeside ⛳

Shake off the cobwebs, get your swing back into shape, perfect that short game. With the Trackman Simulator you can play hundreds of courses or opt for a skills challenge.

Oh, and you can enjoy a beer, glass of wine, or cocktail from the bar, too.

Book an hour at JMR Lakeside by visiting jugmountainranch.com and get your game back before the season starts!

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