To Spring in Boise County, the gateway to an authentic Central Idaho Mountains adventure. The grass is greening up and beckoning the wildlife from the surrounding mountains. A true delight for those that venture along the roads, trails and waterways within the County.
WILDLIFE VIEWING
Wildlife is abundant for viewing this time of year. Deer and elk will remain in the area into April when grasses begin growing and will begin migrating back to higher elevations as the snowline recedes. Late afternoon hours are best times for visitors to view wildlife; however, many will be visible at any hour.
Male (buck) deer will have shed their antlers by this time of year.
Male (bull) elk may still have their antlers, as they generally lose them in late March.
By travelling on three designated scenic byways, you can make a loop trip. From Boise, take Highway 55 to Lowman (be sure and stop in Garden Valley/Crouch). Then go west on Highway 21 through historic
Idaho City. The loop is 120 miles.
Idaho City’s famous Chili Cookoff is held annually in March.
HOT SPRINGS
Early spring is the perfect time to enjoy one of several unimproved hot springs that dot the area. The local merchants, USFS Ranger Stations, and the local Chamber of Commerces can provide more information. Additionally, there are several improved resort hot springs facilities, including Terrace Lakes, Silver Creek Plunge, and The Springs at Idaho City.
Floyd was the first born to Fred and Zell Audette on March 30th, 1925 in Duluth, Minnesota. (His mother’s maiden name was Hovis.) He grew up on his father’s small chicken farm in Burnett, Minnesota, during the Great Depression with four other siblings. His only brother, Bill Audette, came next; then his twin sisters, Rosella and Marcella; then his youngest sister, Shirley.
He was predeceased by all in that family except his sister, Marcella, who lives as a widow in the Vancouver, Washington area at the time of this writing.
Floyd married Claire Audrey Brown in June of 1946 and soon moved to Boise, Idaho. Floyd and Claire raised two children in Boise. Their son, Stanley F. Audette, was born April 10th, 1947; and their daughter, Marilyn L. Audette, was born June 17th, 1948. Both children live in the area at the time of this writing.
His son brought 2 grandchildren into this world, followed by 2 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren. His daughter brought 5 grandchildren into the family, followed by 10 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren. All-in-all Floyd and Claire are responsible for adding 30 heirs to the family tree.
Sadly, in November 1989, his sweetheart of 43 years passed away due to cancer. And although he remarried a few years later, that marriage did not bring happiness to either him or his second wife. It ended just a few years after it began and Floyd was again alone in a rather large house he had built for his second wife. As he grew older, he invited his niece, Konnie Jesmer (daughter of his wife’s older sister, Marjorie), who grew up in Seattle, Washington, to help him with the house and his business. Therefore, he had wonderful companionship during the last 14 years or so of his life in the mountains.
Boise County Guide - March-April 2025
AUDETTE MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES L.P.
Stan & Floyd Audette, General Partners 208-331-7929
www.mtn-property.com
floydaudette@gmail.com
PROPERTIES AVAILABLE AS OF OCTOBER 2024 10% of Purchase Price Down. Payments at 1% of purchase price/ month. 10% simple interest.
BOISE COUNTY
BOISE-HOLCOMB SUB: Clear Creek area. Covenants.
BH 2 Lot 20 1.16 AC $175K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.
HIGH COUNTRY ESTATES: Robie Creek area. Hwy 21. No Covenants. Cell phone coverage.
Lot 2 5.74 AC $180K. Power. Lot 9 1.31 AC $225K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.
CLEAR CREEK ESTATES: Clear Creek Area. Power, phone available. No covenants.
CCE 11 Blk 2 Lot 2 1.8 AC $125K. Power pole on property line.
WILDERNESS RIDGE SUB:Top of the mtn above Wilderness Ranch. Timbered. Several bldg sites. Covenants. Non WROA Road Dues. Cell coverage..
Lot 4 19.9 AC $200K. ROBIE CREEK: Hwy 21. No Covenants. Cell coverage. Lemon Lane Tax 115 1 AC $75K.
ADAMS COUNTY
MIDDLE FORK WEISER RIVER: Approx 3.5 mi east of Hwy 95 - Middle Fork Weiser Rd. 1/2 mi of timbered creek frontage. Many building sites w/ 360 views. Borders State & Federal lands. Cell phone coverage. Lot 4 291.56 AC $499 K Check Back for more properties to come.
However, as his health inevitably declined due to age, Konnie was no longer able to care for him by herself in his home in the mountains. Therefore, the family was able to move him into an elder care home in Meridian, Idaho, under the loving care of Gilbert Bravo and Tammy Walmer, and with the help of Gilbert’s aunt, Janie.
Floyd peacefully passed away in his bed in the elder care home by natural causes early in the morning of Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at the age of 99. (He was just 49 days short of being 100 years old.)
At his request, he will be cremated and his ashes will be spread by his family onto the earth where his life-long sweetheart’s ashes were previously spread in a similar ceremony and celebration of life at the Fairview Cemetery on the north slope of War Eagle Mountain east of Silver City in the Owyhee Mountains of Idaho where Claire so loved the view. However, this ceremony won’t be scheduled until late June or early July, 2025, due to the timeline of melting snow banks.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend was originally settled as a gold miners’ staging area, as prospectors waited along the river for snows to thaw at the higher elevations. Gold had been discovered in 1862 in the Boise Basin mountains to the east, near Idaho City. The settlement became known as Warrinersville, after a local sawmill operator. The name was changed to Horseshoe Bend in 1867 for its location at the horseshoe-shaped U-turn of the Payette River.
After the gold rush quieted, the city became a prosperous ranching and logging community. The railroad, from Emmett up to Long Valley following the Payette River (its North Fork above Banks), was completed in 1913. However, the railroad is not currently in use.
The town’s current culture is a blend of ranching and is a growing bedroom community for Boise.
Lowman
Kirkham Hot Springs
Kirkham Hot Springs is located next to the South Fork Payette River just east of Lowman, Idaho, along State Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Visitors enjoy soaking in popular Kirkham Hot Springs on the banks of the river and exploring the scenic Kirkham Ridge Trail.
Kirkham Hot Springs is open for DAY USE ONLY from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING. Visitors will approach a locked gate, then cross the bridge to enter the site.
Natural Features:
The area offers little shade, though a few Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site. The site can be very hot and sunny during the summer. Wildflowers dot the landscape.
Recreation:
Kirkham Hot Springs is located at the river’s edge. A trail leads down to the soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls. Take caution walking on rock surfaces near the hot springs. They are uneven and can be slick when wet.
Pets are welcome. Please keep them leashed at all times and away from the hot spring pools and runoff areas.
The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are nearby on the road to Garden Valley. Kirkham Ridge Trail is one of the Lowman Ranger District’s premier trails. It begins less than 1/4-mile away and stretches through beautiful country for 35 miles, connecting with many other trails in the area. It is open to hiking, mountain biking and horses. Sections of the trail are open seasonally to off-road vehicles.
Thank you all for an incredible 25th Anniversary Season!! Now that props, sets, and costumes are tucked away for the winter, it’s time to announce next season’s line-up for another great summer of ‘Broadway Musicals Under the Stars!’
May 23 - July 4
June 7 - Aug 21
Located on the banks of the Payette River, Starlight invites you to reserve your tickets now, and come join us for another incredible season of high quality, family-friendly entertainment!
Challenging 18-hole mountain golf course surrounded by tall pines and spectacular views!
Geothermal swimming pool, open year-round.
Restaurant and lounge for your convenience. With no need to cook, every weekend can be a vacation!
Winter fun includes sledding, snowmobiling, swimming and cross country skiing.
462-3250 in Garden Valley 208-377-2121 in
Garden Valley - Lodging
Located one hour North of Boise, The Three Bears Inn is a tranquil destination with mountain lodging and hospitality. We are in the heart of Garden Valley right in “downtown” Crouch. Our beautiful location is perfect for a multitude of activities whether you enjoy fishing, exploring the national forest, Golf, floating the river, whitewater rafting and for winter enthusiasts sledding and snowmobiling. DOWNTOWN CROUCH • 486 S. Middlefork Rd Garden Valley, Idaho 83622
County Guide - March-April 2025 Issue 23 Under New Ownership! Totally Renovated. Formerly “The Wander Inn”
Receptions, Reunions & •
Garden
Garden Valley - Services
-- Boise County Guide - March-April 2025 Issue
Garden Valley - Services
Garden Valley - Services
Business Directory
Ambulance -- Garden Valley F.D. ...... 1-800-632-8000
Avimor Clinic, GV Family Medicine ....... 208-801-4282
Safe T Stor .................................................... 462-8085 Safer Chimney ....................................... 208-695-7542
Severance Sand & Gravel 462-3005
Shippy Tree & Construction 208-602-9860 Sourdough Lodge & Restaurant 259-3326 Starlight Mountaiin Theatre ........................... 462-5523 Suicide Prevention Hotline .................... 208-398-4357 Summers Funeral Homes
Garden Valley - Services
idahochimney@gmail.com
Garden Valley - Services/Construction
Remodel Specialist
Interior
• Interior Renovations
• Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels
• Wood and Metal Stud Framing
• Doors and Windows
• Flooring- Carpet, Laminate, Wood, Vinyl, Tile
• Drywall. Texture, and painting
• Siding CMH is a full construction and restoration company capable of handling projects of all types and sizes. Let us help you through the process.
Exterior
• General Construction
• Concrete
• Waterproofing/Sealing
• Framing and Structural Repairs
• Doors and Windows
• Dry Rot Repairs
$639,000
-- Boise County Guide - March-April 2025 Issue
-- Boise County Guide - March-April 2025 Issue
Terrace
Lakes 11 Lucky Circle
$199,000
Close to clubhouse, pool, restaurant, Lounge & Golf Course. 3 bed, 2 bath MH. Has a BRAND NEW FURNACE. New roof over dwelling and deck. Split level design. Marlette, 726 SF. Perfect for a weekend get-away or full time living. Payment is $950 a month.
Terrace Lakes Resort 5 Summer Drive
$210,000
See this 2300 SF cabin/home at Terrace Lakes Resort. 4 bed, 3 bath. Major space for a minor price. Walk to the clubhouse, restaurant, geothermal pool and golf course. There is a lender that will loan money w/ 10% down w/ good credit. More info and map of Terrace Lakes call Ilene at 208-577-1557. “This place needs a handyman with lots of time, or the money to hire one!’ MAJOR FIXER!.
Terrace Lakes 210 Holiday
$475,000
Motivated Seller! Log cabin w/ many improvements. Great room + dining/game room. .47 ac w/ privacy, parking, dog run. Room for RV. 2 car garage w/ shop + bunkhouse. Year round access. Buyer concession up to $15,000 toward buyer’s closing cost, rate buy down, pre-paid or price reduction.
Garden Valley Granite Basin Rd.
$475,000
Excellent 4 acres w/ views of mountains, meadows and overlooking the city of Crouch. Totally private off county-maintained road w/ good year-round access. A rare find. Close to the school and public lands are only a few feet away. Ideal for solar. Across the road from Lucky Diamond Ranch entrance. Perfect spot to build your dream home.
14 Spur Drive
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $453,000
MLS 98919146
Great location in Shilo Ranch
Estates. Beautifully maintained single level. Furniture included. Move right in.
1 Middlefork Circle
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $699,900
MLS 98921500
Updated, spacious home on 1 ac.3 bed, 3 bath. Bonus room. 35x40 detached garage/shop. Sellers ready to close.
123 Alder Dr
Lowman, ID
Price: $499,995
Enjoy peaceful sounds of nature at Ten Ax Ranch. 3 bed 2 bath log sided home. 2 car heated garage & additional outbuildings. Spacious deck, privacy.
41 Valley View Heights
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $375,000
MLS 98914641
Cozy split 3 bed, 2 bath overlooking beautiful view of mountains. Pristine, turn-key home on foundation.
5 Lucky Circle
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $210,000
MLS 98902048
Newly renovated 3 bed, 1 bath home w/ deck near Terrace Lakes and year round activities.
Land
149 Scriver Woods
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $949,500
Stunning 4.76 acre property.
3600+ SF Elegant Country design home. Panoramic Views. Floor to Ceiling river rock wood-burning fireplace. So many amenities.
22 Lantz Way
Lowman, ID
Price: $175,000
MLS 98936192
Weekend getaway or short term rental? Near S. Fork Payette w/ year round access, upgrades, parking.
11 W River Dr. Lowman, ID
Price: $110,000
MLS 98936194
Deck for RV parking, small storage area, installed septic, power & water.
1 North Shore
Lowman, ID
Price: $445,000
MLS 98911945
Gorgeous 13 acre meadow located near the SF of the Payette. Property includes 20x10 shed & 50x24 2 story shop. Electricity.
3 W River Dr. Lowman, ID
Price: $65,000
MLS 98936195
Quiet. Near S. Fork Payette. Community water available. Roads maintained year round.
