May-June 2024 Boise County Guide

Boise County is located in the West Central Mountains of Idaho, just one hour north of Idaho’s capital city, Boise. The area is the host and backyard playground to many from the “city of trees.” The recreational opportunities are endless and the feeling of being in a rural distant, mountain setting is real. There’s plenty to do as the weather and events warm up for the year.

One of the biggest attractions in the Garden Valley area during the month of June is the Annual Wine and Art Festival held at Terrace Lakes Resort. This is a great time to look for that special gift or art piece for the home or cabin, specially made by wonderful artisans. Wineries & Wine Distributors will guide you through a variety of sample wines. There will be beer on tap & a full service bar in the indoor upstairs lounge. The Festival draws artisans from throughout the northwest, and makes for an enjoyable day of fun in the sun in the mountains. Saturday, June 22nd.. 11am - 7pm. Free to attend. www.terracelakes.com.

SCENIC LOOP

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

Upcoming June Events

1ST ANNUAL IDAHO CITY CAR SHOW

June 8th 10am-3pm

Vendors • Food • Live Music • Beer

ST JUDE’S BENEFIT HORSE TRAIL RIDE AT COWBOY CAMPGROUND AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST

June 11th at 9 AM

Hosted by the Back Country Horsemen

BOISE BASIN SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL MEXICAN FIESTA FUNDRAISING DINNER

June 11th • 102 Bear Run Road, Idaho City, ID

GOLD DUST RODEO

June 24-25th at the Jim Haswell Arena

Strike it Rich in Idaho City!

Where fascinating history and top-notch recreation come together

Relive the golden days of yesteryear, and make memories for today.

In the heart of the picturesque Boise Basin lies Idaho City, a living testimony to the indomitable spirit of the American West.

Once a rip-roaring mining camp, Idaho City was the center of the richest gold strikes in North America during the 1860s; for a time, it was even the largest city in the Northwest. Though the gold eventually gave out and the population shrank, Idaho City refused to die.

Today you can still see much of what made this once bustling, brawling mining town famous as the “Queen of the Gold Camps.”

Additionally, you’ll be able to relish in the opportunity to engage in a variety of recreational activities in the great Idaho outdoors; Boise National Forest is our backyard and offers four seasons of top-notch activities.

Getting There

Idaho City is easily accessible via Highway 21, just 45 minutes from Boise. Highway 21 is also part of the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, which runs from Boise to Stanley, winding through the dense forests of pine, across high mountain valleys and along portions of the Boise River, Lucky Peak, Mores Creek and the South Fork of the Payette River.

Another scenic route to take back to Boise is to head west from Idaho City to Placerville, and check out the charming town square. From there, head 17 miles east to Horseshoe Bend and back into Boise. Or for a real road trip, continue through Lowman, Stanley and SunValley before you head back to I-84.

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Located one mile south of Idaho City, in the Boise National Forest along the Ponderosa Pines Scenic Byway sits a 6 acre gathering ranch. The Bunkhouse uniquely features 6 Queen beds, within the Barn, for a family style stay.

4 New Units

2024!

The Cowboy House is a studio style cabin that features one queen bed and one futon, full bath and full kitchen 877-616-6726

STIRLING SUITES

OUTLAWS HIDEAWAY

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Where rustic and luxury combine together to provide an extremely cozy and romantic setting. Suite features a private uniquely furnished room with a queen size bed and a beautiful soaking clawfoot tub and a stand-alone shower. 2 private sitting decks, BBQ to include a firepit and private hot tub filled with ROCKS Natural Spring Water are available to enjoy while outdoors.

REBELS RENDEVOUS

Sassy, Seductive and Sexy, designed specifically for romance and passion. The sleeping area features an open concept room, uniquely furnished with a queen size bed. Also featuring a 71-inch copper and mosaic soaking tub.

PROPERTIES AVAILABLE AS OF MARCH 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 $200K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.

HIGH COUNTRY ESTATES: Robie Creek area. Hwy 21. No Covenants. Cell phone coverage. Lot 2 5.74 AC $225K. Power. Lot 9 1.31 AC $225K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.

CASTLE MTN CREEKS: Garden Valley. Near Terrace Lakes Golf Course. Timbered. Geothermal. Community Water. Covenants.

Unit 3 Blk 5 Lots 32&35 2.12 AC $100K.

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 $250K.

ADAMS COUNTY

MIDDLE FORK WEISER RIVER: Approx 3.5 mi east of Hwy 95Middle Fork Weiser Rd. 20 mi. from Tamarack. 1/2 mi of timbered creek frontage. Many building sites w/ 360 views of West & Cuddy Mtns. Borders State & Federal lands. Cell phone coverage.

1 27.13 AC $149K.

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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.

Horseshoe Bend - Real Estate

Lowman

Hot Springs -- Lowman Area

Bonneville Hot Springs

Private bathing and communal soaking in a scenic canyon. 19 miles northeast of Lowman on Highway 21. .3 miles north of Bonneville Campground. Great place to ski or snowshoe to. The aging bathhouse straddles the outflow, and hoses channel hot water into a tub that you can drain and refill after each use. The springsy flow past the bathhouse and tumble dfirectly over a rocky cliff into a giant soaking pool on one arm of Warm Springs Creek. More hot water flows down the bank into more pools downstream as well as a secluded waterfall pool or two upstream. The bath house is usable year-round.

Kirkham

In plain view below the highway, these popular pools are frequently filled with people. 4.3 miles east of Lowman on State Hwy 21. Cross the bridge to Kirkham Campground and park at the west end. The Forest Service collects a day-use fee. Large pools with moderate temperatures. Worth trying either during the early mornings or early spring, when congestion in the campground and number of users is at a low point.

Sacajawea

21 miles northeast of Lowman -- pull-off to Grandjean. Ski or snowmobile in approximately 5.3 miles, just past the Wapiti Creek Bridge. Climb down the rocks to the pools. A number of soaker-friendly pools line the shore along the scenic South Fork of the Payette River. The outflow comes from several springs at temperatures up to 153 degrees as it fans out down the bank. Finetune the pool temperatures by adding river water. Welcome refuge for a great warm up during early spring!

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• Bar w/ Fine Wine & Good Beer - 10 taps

• No Charge Billiards (Pool Table)

• 3 Big Enuf TVs

• Your choice music

• Now Serving PIZZA!

Garden Valley - Area Attractions

Hot Springs Near Crouch -- Middle Fork of the Payette River

1 • Rocky Canyon

General description: Highly visible hot pools on the wrong side of the Middle Fork of the Payette River. Swimwear ESSENTIAL.

General location: 12.5 miles northeast of Crouch.

Finding the hot spring: From Hwy 55 at Banks, take the Banks Lowman Rd 8 miles east to Crouch. Follow Forest Rd 698 (Middle Fork Rd) 12.5 miles northeast. (1.5 miles past Hardscrabble Campground) and park in a pullout on your left. You’ll have to wade the wide river, which could be dangerous during high water.

THE HOT SPRING:

Near the mouth of Rocky Canyon, a spring emerges at 120 degrees F from the steep hillside and flows down to the river. Bathers have chiseled out a family-size soaking pool well up the bank. A PVC pipe in the dam provides a great shower for the slightly cooler pool immediately below. Much cooler yet is the shallow soaker at the river’s edge by mid summer.

2 • Fire Crew

General description: Roadside hot dips screened by woods on the Middle Fork Payette River. Keep trunks handy!

General location: 15 miles northeast of Crouch.

Finding the hot spring: 15 miles from the intersection of Forest Road 698 (Middle Fork Rd.) and Hwy 17. (2.5 miles past Rocky Canyon Hot Spring) to a junction at Trail Creek Campground. Take the left fork for .3 miles. Bear left on a rough spur ending at the river. A loop encircles an undeveloped camping area. The pools are out on a gravel bar to your right. The spring is on the river’s edge, but, on the near side. No river crossing necessary. Can get hot as the river drops -some adjusting may be necessary!

Garden Valley - Area Attractions

Boiling Springs Hot Springs where the water cascades down the hillside, with the guard station in the background.

4 & 5 • Moondipper - Pine Burl

Take your choice of trails from Boiling Springs upriver. Two separate springs flow down the banks of a creek just above the river into a pair of scenic soakers spaced 50 yards apart along the treestudded canyon. Both get swamped during high water, so fall is an ideal time go visit these spots. One trail, steep and slippery in spots, hugs the west side of the river all the way. This is the safer route during high water. The Middle Fork Trail is more direct, but you’ll have to ford several times in the 2-mile hike upstream. When you reach Dash Creek, the first side stream on the west side, you’ll find Moondipper 30 yards up the creek against a rocky bank. The large, sandy-bottomed pool can hold several happy soakers and offers a great view up the canyon. Pine Burl, a gem tucked out of sight a few bends up the creek, has a pool roughly 7 to 8 feet in diameter. The name, once inscribed on a small masonry dam at the downstream end, has eroded away, but the inspiration for it still sits up the hill on the north side. The spring perks up through the sandy bottom, and if the water gets too hot, you can shift the rocks at the other end to let creek water trickle in.

3 • Boiling Springs

23 miles from the intersection of Forest Road 698 (Middle Fork Rd.) and Hwy 17, to the road-end campground and trailhead. Stroll .3 miles north on the trail to find the springs flowing down a bank beside a couple of cabins. The cabins, formerly a Forest Service guard station, are now rented to the public for recreational use. Please ask permission before entering and try to avoid the cabin area as much as possible. Steaming water emerges at 188 degrees from many fissures in a cliff just beyond the cabins, and a broad cascade streams down the hillside. One spring flows through a shallow soaking pool or two at the base. The water cools as it runs through a ditch across a wide meadow. A few rock-lined pools at the river’s edge are usually filled on weekends with kids from the nearby campground.

The pool at Pineburl Hot Spring.

Garden Valley - Area Attractions

The Payette River is famous for its whitewater. Experts call the North Fork Class V run one of the most challenging river reaches in North America, if not the world.

Kayaking on the lower North Fork from Smith’s Ferry to Banks is world-class, easily viewed from state highway 55, which closely hugs its bank, primarily on the west side. The lower North Fork narrows and drops 1700 feet in the 16 miles above Banks, providing nearly endless Class V rapids. The average gradient is 110 feet per mile. The North Fork’s flow rate is controlled through the Cascade Dam, completed in 1948, providing relatively warm water from the shallow Cascade Reservoir.

To the east of Banks, the South Fork’s Canyon, west of Lowman, is a challenging Class IV run for rafting. Along this trip is a 40-foot Class VI waterfall (Big Falls), which is portaged. The North Fork and South Fork merge at Banks to form the Payette River (main), providing a float trip with numerous Class III rapids.

After 26 years, we’ve sold the business! From Idaho Whitewater Unlimited, we’d like to thank all the amazing people we’ve met and friends we’ve made, guests and staff alike. Blue Skies and Best Regards,

Big Falls Portage.

Lunch break on the S. Fork of the Payette.

Garden Valley - Area Attractions/Lodging

4 MILES NORTH OF CROUCH IN GARDEN VALLEY

GOLF COURSE - POOL - PICKLEBALL - RESTAURANT - LOUNGE - HOMESITES

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.

Visitors Welcome! Try the food & check out additional info on Terrace Lakes memberships & cabin/home sites. Call - 208462-3250 in Garden Valley 208-377-2121 in Boise. Ask for Ilene Johnson. www.terracelakes.com

Lodging

2 bedroom, 2 bath town houses

Sleeps 4-8 • $245 per night

Two one room cabins • $95/night

Motel Rooms • $79/night

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.

CROUCH • 486 S. Middlefork Rd

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Lounge

Mon - Wed - 2pm to close Thurs - Fri - Noon - to close Sat - Sun - 10am to close

Pool

Mon-Thurs - 10am - 8pm Fri & Sat - 9am - 10pm Sun - 9am - 8pm

Garden Valley - Dining

Garden Valley - Services

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Garden Valley - Services/Construction

Garden Valley - Services/Construction

BOISE CO GUIDE

MANTIS PEST CONTROL

20+ Years Experience

• Treating landscapes & structures

• Commercial & residential

• Weed, insect & plant disease control

• Spider barriers

• Aquatic weed control

• Tree injections

• Rodent control & more!

• Fertilizer options available

Owner Operated w/ degrees in Wildlife

When Paul’s Grandson, Wyatt, saw the new banner, he asked where HIS name was. Paul told him to put it on there....and so he did!! And THERE IT STAYS!

CMH

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

Exterior

• General Construction

• Concrete

• Waterproofing/Sealing

• Framing and Structural Repairs

• Doors and Windows

• Dry Rot Repairs

• Siding

$499,000

Motivated Seller, make an offer. Moving out of state. Take a look at this Manufactured Home. 1456 SF of quality living. Only 4 years old on 1.62 acres. A covered deck, includes a 24x36 garage with a 3/4 bath and craft/shop room. A fenced garden space to keep the deer out, a green house and a 8x8 shed. This wooded lot has RV parking, lots of space and good year-round access.

Terrace Lakes Club House and Pool are open 7 days a week. The Lodge houses a restaurant, lounge, golf shop and offices.

$539,000

1969 Marlette Manufactured Mobile Home that has been completely renovated inside. New kitchen, bathroom with jetted tub, walls, flooring, range, fridge & dishwasher. Snow roof covers the home and a huge deck the full length of the dwelling. On 1/4 acre. 828 SF, 2 bed 1 bath and the expansion add-on that created an 18x22 living room. The Resort has an 18 hole golf course, geothermal pool open yer-round, pickelball courts, restaurant and lounge. The best part is the friendly welcoming atmosphere.

$325,000

See this 2300 Sq. Ft. cabin/home at Terrace Lakes Resort. 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Major space for a minor price. Walk to the Clubhouse, restaurant, geo thermal pool and golf course. It has a new kitchen. A place to relax and enjoy. NOT financible. Possible private money for loan w/ 20% down. For more info & map of Terrace Lakes call Ilene at 208-377-1557.

Terrace Lakes Resort 12 Summer Drive

Pine Tree Sub 6 E Beck Road

Terrace Lakes Resort 5 Summer Drive

Lot 1 Summerset .4 AC $219,900 Lot 2 Starview .4 AC $224,900

TERRACE LAKES SUBDIVISION

One of the last lots in Terrace Lakes with a fantastic golf course view of the “Front 9”. Water, power, septic system and building pad are ready for your mountain dream home or that second home retreat just 60 minutes from Boise. Enjoy all of the amenities Terrace Lakes has to offer; 18 hole golf course, natural hot springs swimming pool, pickleball courts, and lodge with pro shop, restaurant and lounge all within short walking distance.

AC $279,900 Lot 2

Lot 8 Chickadee Ct. 2.15 AC $434,900

NORTH RIDGE SUB

This lot overlooks the 15th fairway and green and is located minutes away from the Terrace Lakes Lodge and its amenities, yet secluded enough to feel you have your own personal oasis. With year around access you will have approximately 600’ golf course frontage, easy access to the course with your own cart path and a great view of the 15th hole. Shovel ready with great rock work and 3 building pads have been developed ready for construction with 400 amp power, water and 3 structure septic system installed.

AC $434,900 Lot 4 Rita

SOMERS SUMMIT SUBDIVISION

2.3 AC $389,900

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own one of only 4 large lots in the new mountain top neighborhood of Somers Summit Subdivision. This lot is located minutes away from the Terrace Lakes Lodge and its amenities ( i.e. golf, natural hot springs pool, pickle courts and restaurant and lounge) yet secluded enough to feel you have your own personal mountain top paradise. With year around access you will have amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valley floor. Building pads have developed and are ready for construction with underground power to the lot and seller to install septic system and a shared well maintained by the subdivision. Directions: Middle Fork, L on Warm Springs, stay R at fork, hard R on Star View, stay L on Star View, L on Rita Lane (Street not marked-look for lot with stacks of logs), lot on right

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9 E Beck Rd $499,000 12 Sunrise Drive .4 ac $539,000 14 Sunrise Drive .44 Ac $695,000

Enjoy the serenity of beautiful Garden Valley in this new manufactured home with 2x6 construction and upgraded insulation on its own foundation and 1.62 acres. Enjoy watching all the wildlife from your covered deck anytime of the year. Love tinkering around in the shop/crafts room with a 3/4 bath in the 24x36 garage that is also 2x6 construction. For the active gardener, you will appreciate a greenhouse and chicken coop. The outside garden area is protected by an electric fence to keep the wildlife out. Seller is moving out of state and is highly motivated so don’t miss this opportunity.

Enjoy the stress-free life of mountain living by relaxing on the wrap around deck overlooking a manicured landscaped yard and the 18th fairway. Take advantage of the finished basement which could be used as a super spacious master bedroom with a lounging area and wet bar as well as its own separate entrance and its own deck. It could also be used as an in-laws quarters or studio apartment for rental income through AirBnB. Just a stone’s throw to the clubhouse you will be able to take advantage of all of the amenities of Terrace Lakes.

Two quaint, adorable, furnished townhouses with attached garages. These turnkey properties have 2 acres of common area that borders a year-round creek and the golf course. Enjoy mountain living on either of the two decks (one upper deck and one lower deck) as well as all of the amenities Terrace Lakes has to offer. When not using, the property has an excellent rental history.1200 SF 2 Bed 2 Bath.

Charming and beautiful log home perfectly located on the 18th fairway (near the green) of Terrace Lakes Ranch Resort golf course. Relax in your own piece of paradise in this roomy home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Plenty of space for family and friends. Recently restained logs which means years of maintenance free exterior. The extra-large garage has enough room for 2 cars plus your other toys. This home has been both a nightly rental and monthly rental with excellent results. All of this is just a stone’s throw to the amenities of Terrace Lakes.

22 Ponderosa Way .62 Ac $552,900

Enjoy your very own 3-bedroom 3-bathroom retreat above the 14th tee box at Terrace Lakes Resort. This beautiful, secluded cabin sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with its own driveway leading to a large parking area which is big enough for a large detached garage or carport. Basement was finished in 2017 with new bedroom, bathroom, and utility room with access to the insulated and heated garage/ shop. Covered porch and large deck with views of the golf course and creek and an abundance of wildlife.

39 Sunrise Dr. $359,000 35 Sunrise Dr. $359,000 TERRACE LAKES SUBDIVISION

Fitch’s Point

Amazing price! Private Garden Valley retreat on an acre!

3 bed/2 bath/RV garage, 1717 sf

Listed at: $554,999 IMLS: 98897659

Brand new! Amazing views and many custom finishes! 3 Bed/2 Bath, 1733 sf

Listed at: $649,000 IMLS: 98892296