In 1961, Ernest Hemingway died at 61 in Sun Valley. In 1991 it was confirmed that Hemingway was…read morediagnosed with hemochromatosis. His heath was further compromised with his heavy drinking .His father, sister Ursula & brother Leicester also killed themselves. In 1991 neuro psychiatrist identified lewd body dementia as the cause of Hemingway's death., The monument says "best of all he loved the fall. The leaves yellow on the cottonwoods leaves, floating on the trout streams and above the hills the high blue windless skies now he will be a part of them forever Ernest Hemingway, Idaho 1939."

This little hidden gem off your hike or bike ride is worth a stop especially if you are an Earnest…read moreHemingway fan. I think it really represents who he was quite well. It is really a lovely and quiet place to reflect or meditate. The memorial is a short walk from the bike path and there is a bench to relax on and enjoy the stream and the beautiful views. If you look on-line you can read about the memorial and what it's about. http://www.allsunvalley.com/history_museums/ernest_hemingway_memorial.php Below the memorial is a trail that leads you to a stream. Just a really nice place to stop and enjoy by yourself or with the family. I had no idea this was here when I went for a bike ride but I am so glad that I stopped and checked it out!! All I could think was why has no one yelped about this beautiful lookout yet?? Okay...well I guess I will be the first!! :-)

Stopped by here when we were driving by to check out this National Monument. They have a small…read morevisitor center and gift store that was open for off season hours and part of the driving loop was closed for the season, but we were still able to experience part of the park. We had a great experience.

It's a bit off the beaten path but worth the detour. Some may think this is a barren, volcanic…read moregraveyard but they would be way wrong. There were so many colors, textures, shapes, caves, cones, spatters, and life in this National Monument. Loved the hiking and views. We did the north crater trail starting away from the visitor and going about half way. There are some big hills walking in sand so it's not an easy trek and half way was enough. The views looking into the crater are awesome. The broken top loop trail gave you a more up close look at the vibrant vegetation. The first part is uphill but after it down and flat. We did the Indian Cave which had plenty of light. It does involve traversing rocks so be prepared. You'll need solid shoes. You need to get a stamp to go into the caves. Stop at the visitor center to answer 2 simple questions. My fav trail was the Inferno Cone viewpoint. The first part is steep but the views from the top are amazing. So worth it.

The team at Mystic Saddle Ranch are amazing. Derrick lead us on the breathtaking 1.5 hour tour and…read morewas incredibly knowledgable on all fronts. Would highly recommend as it's just a quick drive from Sun Valley.

We had an incredible morning ride with Maddy as our Guide and Gage as our host. Lanny's horse,…read moreDenver took up the end of the line, while Kim's horse, Rover (appaloosa) was so smooth. We had sunshine and snow flurries. 1 1/2 he was just enough riding around a loop through the woods, along the lake, up on the ridge and back. We need to do this again.

Did a full day trip with Guide Adam Pennington that took us to Silver creek in Bellevue. This was…read moremy first experience and it was out of this world. Adam met us at the shop On SV road. Drove to Silver creek and spend 6 hours of fun, learning all things Fly fishing, caught many fish, had a provided great sandwich with drinks. The experience was one of a kind... Book our guy Adam and enjoy!

Great fly fishing shop. Stopped in from out of town and Pete was super friendly and helpful on…read morewhere we should explore, fish and camp. Caught two rainbows in the warm springs creek. Thank you, Pete!

UPDATE: We have actually used this company several times since writing this post. And its an A+…read moreeach time. Best time. Staff was so much fun, informative and just gave our family the best experience! We had Gusty and Miles as our guides and they were beyond wonderful. The lunch was great (amazing cookies) and the photos after were perfect- captured some amazing shots of us on the river. No one got hurt, no one fell over (in any of the rafts). Just a perfect experience. Thank you!!!

Did a river raft trip with Scarlet. She was AMAZING. Scarlet was great and so were all the staff…read moreincluding the bus driver. The whole trip was about 2 hours plus a 25 minute bus ride to the river. We love you Scarlet! Highly recommend this company for any outdoor adventure.

**As with all my hot spring reviews, I'm starting this out with a plea/admonition: I get a lot of…read moreguff from hot springs regulars for my "irresponsible" compulsion to share hot springs info with the world -- I guess the old-timers are afraid that the more people know about these places, the worse condition they will end up in. I steadfastly maintain that sharing is caring, and that to hoard these locations is greedy and selfish...so I'm sharing this info here with the request that, if you visit these springs, PLEASE be respectful and PACK OUT YOUR TRASH!!! I've see so many hot springs strewn with gross litter (including human and pet waste) that it really turns my stomach.** Not a bad place to soak after a summer hike at nearby Craters of the Moon Nat'l Monument. The water isn't really hot -- just warm, maybe around 100 -- but it feels good on a hot day! This small, all-natural rock-lined sandy bottomed pool is a little oasis in midst of all the lava beds-- lush vegetation all around, but no trees. You could probably camp here (there are a couple small flat areas by the pools), but it's right next to the highway, so might be kind of noisy. At the time of my visit (mid-July 2015) there was no litter or anything, but apparently this place is heavily used. And because it's right by the highway, swimsuits are recommended.........altho my sister and I did go nekkid, much to the chagrin of the two nice Mormon guys who were also soaking, and who pretty much tucked tail and ran away the minute we got there. Well...that's Idaho for ya!

Great style in women's and men's d clothing/ mixed with wonderful local fishing knowledge and…read moreguiding

Great selection of outdoor gear and woman's clothing. Haven't tried their outfitters but I'm…read morereliably informed they are first class

Greatest week of my life. Humbled by the beauty, power and grace of the river. Forever grateful…read moreto the guides for the gift of their leadership that included not just the requisite skill and knowledge, but also a tremendous joy and love that permeated our entire group from the start. I am a changed person and will cherish these memories for the rest of my days.

If you are interested in the most amazing river trip ever, you might want to book a trip with…read morecanyons right freaking now! The guides were the perfect hosts, keeping everyone safe on the river and wanting for nothing in the camp. Props to Wren and Chris as the mother ducks keeping us safe. Tess rules the kitchen with lasagne, New York strips, and salmon dinners. Colin was an excellent oarsman and bartender (wicked recipe on the tequila shot!) Tyler kept everyone organized and brought the Patty's! How in the hell Timmy kept up with this group at almost 80 is beyond comprehension. We enjoyed perfect weather mid June for a 6 day trip, our crew had 3 kids who absolutely thrived on all of the water activities. They can't wait to get back on the river with this group of guides. Way to go canyons crew, we love you all for life! Thank you for letting us be part of your family!

Recommended lunch stop & the log cabin lodge is in a majestic setting. The lake, beach, big porch…read morewith the snow capped mountains in the background are picturesque. The Redfish Lake was cold, no one was swimming but it was perfect for kayaking & paddle boats. I was happy to have Wi-Fi and clean bathrooms. This was the perfect spot to get out of the car and walk around a little bit. There were lots of marked trails around the lake. Besides the lodge, lots of cabins, a marina, a grill, there was a gift shop. There was a lot of parking. The parking lot was busy as a lot of day trippers brought a car full of children, dogs, chairs, picnic stuff & fishing rods,

Very rustic and fun. The Lodge is from the 1920's and has stood the test of time. We stayed in the…read moremain lodge, it is a room with a sink in a corner of the room and the bath across the hall, we are talking old boarding house experience. We had the most wonderful dinner down stairs at Limbert's it was delish, so was breakfast. The grounds are so well keep with hiking, boating and kayaking available. The lodge sits on the edge of the lake which is so beautiful and you see the Sawtooth in the background. This was a fun trip.