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Stanley, ID
208-774-7000
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Things to do in Stanley, Idaho

You would have to stay a lifetime to do it all!

Winters in the Sawtooth come right out of a storybook. The deafening silence and peace of the sun hitting the valley after a fresh snow is a scene that stays in your soul for a long time. Just as the scenes and sounds of a winter Sawtooth day leave an impression, the Stanley High Country Inn winter brunch menu also leaves a lasting delicious imprint on your taste buds. It is the perfect way to enhance an already memorable weekend winter getaway in the Sawtooths. Many of our guests come just for the food!

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Redfish Lake Lodge

Redfish Lake Lodge– Is open Memorial Day through October and offers boat rentals, incredible dining and drinking, free summer concerts, a general store and souvenir shop, and bike rentals, as well as a hikers’ boat shuttle across the lake. Ask about our complimentary shuttle to the lodge!

Redfish Lake Lodge
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Spring Activities

Spring in Stanley and the Sawtooth Mountains holds its own special magic, making it an unforgettable experience as the mountains awaken from their winter slumber.

Steelhead Fishing

Steelhead fishing is a popular sport in Stanley and surrounding areas as the Steelhead return, and new smolts are released March through April, depending on the year.

Photography

If you’re looking for breathtaking vistas, spring in the Sawtooths can provide you with some dramatic landscapes as the icy peaks of the Sawtooths release runoff into lakes and rivers in the valley. Bold wildflowers blanket meadows, and wildlife sightings are common!
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A scenic view of a grassy field with wildflowers and a wooden fence, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.