Boise Rides!

The STAR Program welcomes you to riding in the great state of Idaho!This beautiful state is most likely the best place you've never ridden.We may be famous for our potatoes, but we're even more famous(among motorcyclists) for the incredible roads and scenery foundthroughout this beautiful state.

There are more than 50,000 miles of roads weaving throughout Idaho'spicturesque landscape, just waiting to be discovered. It truly is amotorcyclist's paradise. This book will introduce you to a few rides thatwill showcase the diversity of the state and its terrain.

The fun and beauty that these roads provide truly prove how valuabletraining courses are in helping all motorcyclists fully enjoy the thrilland excitement that comes with being one with their bike. As the sayinggoes, the more you know, the better it gets!

A very special thanks to Tricia Eberharter for all her hard work anddedication in volunteering to design this book and put it together foryour riding pleasure.

Ride Safe and… ENJOY!

Ron ShepardSTAR Program Director

P.S. If you would like to freshen up your riding skills, visit our websiteat www.idahostar.org, or give us a call at 1-888-280-STAR (7827).

“...no matter where you are in Idaho, you don’t haveto travel far to escape”

Julie Fanselow, Idaho-Off the Beaten Path

Boise Rides!Boise Rides! was inspired by Ron Shepard, Director of the IdahoSTAR Program, who thought a small guide highlighting some of thegreat local rides from Boise would make your riding journeys here anenjoyable adventure.

The rides highlighted here will give you the opportunity to ventureout onto the roads of Idaho, Oregon, and Montana and see why weall love living here! Some of the rides compiled here take only anhour and some of them could go on forever.

Boise Rides! will introduce to you this great state of Idaho and thewonderful people who live here. And when you return home and hearabout those Idaho Spuds, we hope you will have fond memories tothink back upon.

Enjoy your stay and please ride safe!

Many riders contributed to this work and we would like to thank themhere. You know who you are and we thank you for sharing yourriding journeys with us. We would also like to thank Jeff Naylor andGrand Targhee Resort for the cover photograph.

Jerome & Tricia Eberharter

”It's time to be courageous, and maybe a bit rebellious.It's time to regain our naturalness & freedom.

Mostly it's time to start having fun & quit whining.Indulge me on the ride... We journey together.”

Gary Garripoli, Tao of the Ride

Copyright Nube Design 2002Cover Photo Courtesy of Grand Targhee Resort

Revised May 2006

Bogus Basin

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• State Street (going west) to 17th Street• North on 17th (a block or so the road splits

at Resseguie - take Harrison Blvd. north)• As Harrison Blvd. crosses Hill Road

(Stop Light) it turns into Bogus Basin Road • This is your road of endless curves;

approximately 142 of them! The road dead-ends at Bogus Basin Ski resort, so you’llget to ride all 142 curves in the oppositedirection.

RIDE INFO

Bogus BasinBogus Basin you ask? Named after a nasty incident when some outof town boys tried to pass on fools' gold back in the 1880's.

Only an hour for a ride?16 Miles from downtown Boise to the base of Bogus Basin SkiResort.

Head down State Street to 17th Street, take 17th north, where the roadsplits, turn north on to Harrison Boulevard.As Harrison Boulevard. crosses Hill Road (stop light), the road turnsinto Bogus Basin Road.

16 miles of endless curves, we counted them one day and came upwith approximately 142 loving curves to enjoy. You'll arrive exhilaratedand refreshed, as it's 10-15 degrees cooler at the 6,000 ft mark.

A great local coffee house, Moxie Java, is located in the 17th StreetAlbertsons Market Place. For eats, 13th Street in the north end is agreat spot to watch the local attractions.

• Lucky 13 - the local hangout: pizza, sandwiches and the mountainbikers hangout for the summer.

• Goodies - the place to be for a chocolate fix or ice cream sundae.• Richard’s - pastries and caffeine for the road.

• Gas stations throughout town and at the intersection of Hill Roadand Bogus Basin Road.

Hyde Park - North End gathering place.

Governor’s residence on the hill - the one with the big flag.

Moxie Java - Fabulous coffee roasted locally!

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Boise-New Meadows-Weiser-Emmett

• West on State Street• North on Highway 55, 68 miles to New

Meadows• Highway 95 to Cambridge, 47 miles• Continue on to Emmett, 72 miles• Highway 16 from Emmett to State

Street (ID 44), 20 miles

Approximate miles: 270

Take a few minutes out and ride up Hwy95 north approximately 2.5 miles to the45th parallel

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RIDE INFO

Boise-New Meadows-Weiser-Emmett

The Eagle-New Meadows-Emmett ride takes you north - west - southand a little east to end up where you began.

New Meadows is home of Zim's Hot Springs resort.

2.5 miles north of New Meadows on US 95 lies the imaginary line ofthe 45th Parallel - A great photo stop!(Sign-posted line marks the spot halfway between the Equator and theNorth Pole.)

Since 1953, Weiser has been the home of the National Old-timeFiddlers Festival, a weeklong musical celebration of fiddlers & friendsfrom around the world. This annual festival is held in June.

A great ride for an afternoon!

Approximately 270 mile loop from Boise

• Services available along the way

Craters of the Moonand Sun Valley

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KetchumSun Valley

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• Take I-84 to Mtn Home exit to Fairfield• Follow 20 across the plains to the inter-

section of 75• Follow 20 through the flashing light at

75• The Craters are located after Carey and

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The Craters of the Moon ride is a destination journey, so weincorporated the Sun Valley Loop into the map section.

Craters of the Moon is located southwest of Arco, Idaho, in the PicaboVolcanic Field occupying 715,000 acres of federal land. The Craterswere declared a national monument by President Coolidge in 1924.Since then the monument has been expanded through five presidentialproclamations. The most recent and largest expansion occurred whenPresident Clinton signed a proclamation enlarging it 13 fold.

“The strangest 75 square miles on the North American continent.” “Anoutdoor museum of volcanism.” “A weird lunar landscape.” These arejust a few of the things said about the Craters of the Moon.

The central focus is the Great Rift, a 62-mile long crack in the earth'scrust. The Great Rift has some wonderful features; craters, lava tubes,deep cracks, and vast lava fields that form a strangely beautifulvolcanic sea on central Idaho's Snake River Plain. The first volcaniceruptions occurred at Craters of the Moon about 15,000 years ago.The most recent ended about 2,100 years ago. A Shoshone Indianlegend speaks of a serpent on a mountain who, angered by lightening,coiled around and squeezed the mountain until liquid rock flowed, fireshot from cracks and the mountain exploded.

180 Miles - From Boise to the “weird lunar landscape.”See the Sun Valley Loop for info on the loop.

Craters of the Moon - Take I-84 to Mountain Home/Fairfield Exit. Follow20 across the plains to the intersection of 75, continue on 20 pastCarey.

• Full Services in Boise, Fairfield, Carey, Ketchum, Stanley andLowman

Banner Summit Craters of the Moon

Galena Summit

Emmett, Idaho

Boise

• Take State Street (going west) • Go North on the Old Emmett Highway• Go East on Highway 52 to Horseshoe

Bend• Head South on Highway 55 back to

State Street

RIDE INFO

Boise

HorseshoeBend

Banks

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Eagle/Star

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Emmett, IdahoEmmett, Idaho is a small community 30 miles northwest of Boise. Thefur trappers were the first whites to arrive here and the town wasnamed after the first white male born in the area.

Emmett is known for its vast fruit crop and is considered the richestfruit growing area of Idaho.

70 Miles round trip - The Locals’ Favorite!

Take State Street west, going through some old western towns - Eaglethen Star - past the Highway 16 Exit. Keep going west to the OldEmmett Highway. Get on Highway 52 and head north for a few miles.After going through town bear right to stay on 52. Enjoy a set ofsweepers that will take you into Horseshoe Bend.

You will end up on Highway 55. Follow Highway 55 south to StateStreet and you're back in Boise.

Head back into Eagle for great food.

• Smokey Mountain Pizza - Pizza, sandwiches, coconut shrimp!• River Rock Ale House - A favorite here is the fish tacos.• DaVinci’s - Dinners after 5:00 pm with a great selection of Italian

dishes, wines and desserts.

• Full Services in Boise, Eagle, Star, Emmett and Horseshoe Bend

Hells Canyon Byway

Journey from the river's edge to the mountain tops and down to the valley floor. To get there:• West on I-84 to Baker City, approximately: 130 miles• Begin loop at Baker City on Hwy 86 to Richland

Boise to Baker City .............................. approximately 130 miles (I-84)Loop from Baker City to La Grande............... approximately 220 miles solid line(Hells Canyon Scenic Byway)

From La Grand back to Baker City ........ approximately 50 miles (I-84) dotted lineapproximately 61 miles (203) dotted line

Baker City back to Boise...................... approximately 130 miles (I-84)

Total Mileage: 591 miles

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Hells Canyon BywayJourney from the river's edge to the mountaintops and down to thevalley floor.

• West on I-84 to Baker City, approximately 130 miles• Begin loop at Baker City on Hwy 86 to Richland

Considerations:No services between Joseph and Halfway. Make sure you have plentyof gas. Overnight lodging available • Reservations Recommended •Camping is offered.

Visitors Centers are located:Wallowa Mountains Visitor Center • 88401 Hwy 82National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center • 22267 Hwy 86Nez Perce Interpretive Center • 209 E. 2nd StreetLa Grande City Visitor Center • 102 Elm StreetEnterprise City Visitor Center • 936 West North StreetBaker City Visitor Center • 490 Campbell Street

Baker City, ORThe town is in part a historic district filled with beautifully restoredcommercial buildings and homes of the 19th and early 20th century.

Hole in the Wall Slide, ORA major landslide, which once temporarily dammed the Powder River,covers the original road.The new road provides an excellent view of theslide. The slide is just a few miles east of Baker City.

Halfway, ORHalfway lives up to its name; it is the midway point between the town ofPine and the gold mines of Cornucopia.

Hells Canyon Overlook, ORPaved overlook provides outstanding views of McGraw Creek, HellsCanyon and the Seven Devils Mountains.

Joseph, ORJoseph is a flourishing art community with a national reputation for itstop quality bronze galleries and summer activities and events.

La Grande, ORHome of Eastern Oregon University, it is a center for commerce,education, health services and government.

Jordan Valley & Danner, OR

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• Take I-84 west to Exit #35, Hwy 55Nampa Blvd to Marsing

• Turn left onto Nampa Blvd., Hwy 55 headsouth for 1 mile then turn right and headsouthwest

• Turn right on Hwy 55 and head west• Turn left onto US 95, follow 95 south to

Jordan Valley• Continue south on 95• At Danner there is a sign to turn right

Danner Loop Road is a 3 mile gravel roadwhich will take you to the grave site

RIDE INFO

Jordan Valley & Danner, ORWhen the explorers Lewis and Clark asked the Shoshone womanSacajawea and her husband, French trapper Toussaint Charbonneau,to act as interpreters for their expedition, the couple brought along theirtwo-month-old son, Jean Baptiste. Over the course of the two-yearjourney, baby Baptiste won the hearts of the rough men of the corps.Captain Clark called him "my little dancing boy." Jean BaptisteCharbonneau is buried in Danner, Oregon. The ride to his burial sitetakes you through Jordan Valley and the high plains of southeasternOregon.

If you continue on 95 for another 30 miles to Burns Junction you canfill your tank with gas and your sweet tooth with apple pie, bothavailable at the only building in town.

102 Miles from Boise

Take I-84 west to Exit #35 Hwy 55 Nampa Blvd to Marsing. Turn leftonto Nampa Blvd., Hwy 55 head south for 1 mile then turn right andhead southwest, turn right on Hwy 55 and head west. Turn left ontoUS 95, follow 95 south to Jordan Valley, continue south on 95. AtDanner you will see the sign to turn right on to a gravel road marked“Danner Loop Road,” 3 miles will take you to the burial site.

• Services available in Boise, Nampa, Marsing, Jordan Valley andBurns

Jordan Craters - Monogenetic Volcanic Field

Owyhee County Museum

Jean Baptiste Charbonneau Burial Site

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Joseph, Oregon

• State Street (going west)• Hwy 16 to 95• 95 North to Cambridge• 71 NW to Oxbow Dam• OR 86 (Baker, Cooperfield Hwy)

to 39• 39 (Wallowa Mt. Loop) to 350

(Imnaha Highway)

RIDE INFO

Joseph, OregonChief Joseph, Nez Perce Indian Chief, was born in 1840 in the WallowaValley, what is now Northeast Oregon.

His given name Hin-mah-too-Yah-Lat-Kekt translates to “thunder rollingdown the mountain.” In 1877, Joseph and his band of Nez Perce wereordered to leave the Wallowa valley for a reservation in Idaho. Thisbegan the famous flight to Canada, ending with Joseph's bitter capturejust forty miles from Canada.

His surrender speech has become the most famous statement inAmerican Indian History. Chief Joseph is best known for his resistanceto the US government's attempts to force his tribe on to reservations.

225 Miles of curvy riding and spectacular scenery to Joseph,Oregon.

Take State Street west to Highway 16, continue north to 95, atCambridge take 71 west to Oxbow Dam then 86 west to 39. Followsigns to Joseph, OR.

• Wildflour Bakery & Cafe - Main Street - Traditional crusty breadsmade with organic flours. Wide variety of cuisines and vegetarianoptions.

• Outlaw Restaurant & Saloon - Large lunch and dinner menu, fromsteaks to burgers. An Ice Cream Bar!

• Old Town Cafe - Look for the coffee cup screen door! Breakfast allday! Salads, homemade soups and sandwiches. Can't leave townwithout trying the Award Winning Chocolate Pie, not to mention theWhiskey Bread Pudding.

• Services available in Boise, Eagle, Emmett, Payette, Cambridgeand Joseph

Oxbow Dam

A must in Joseph is the Wallowa Lake Tramway ride at the Ferguson SkiResort. A 15 minute ride to 8,200 feet, the steepest vertical rise in NorthAmerica. The view takes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa Lake andIdaho's Seven Devil's Mountain Range. Open June - September.

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• State Street West to Hwy 55• North on 55 to 95• 129 South turns into 3Just follow the directions below.

RIDE INFO

MILEAGEBoise - Grangeville ...... 200Grangeville -Clarkston/Lewiston.......... 70

Clarkston/Lewiston -Enterprise............................ 90

Enterprise - Elgin .......... 45Elgin - LaGrande .......... 44LaGrande - Baker City .. 44Baker City - Unity .......... 72Unity - Vale .................... 65Vale - Boise ................... 78

approximate miles 708

Lewiston, Baker City, ValeA two day loop from Boise taking you north to Lewiston/Clarkstonthrough mighty sweepers and back via the high plateau of Oregon andfinally through the tight turns of Hells Canyon.

Miles - Depends on the route you ride, See map for mileagesections.

Head west on State Street to Highway 55 (seems like the road to getout of town). Follow 55 through McCall and on to Riggins where theLittle Salmon meets the Main Salmon. Riggins is the start of manywhitewater rafting trips.

When you reach Clarkston take 129 South, a great curvy road headingfor the high plateau of eastern Oregon. In Joseph there's an aerialtram that takes you up the mountain for a fabulous view of the SevenDevils!

Depending on your time and commitments there are lots of roads totake...let the wind take you there!

• Services available in Boise, McCall, Riggins, Grangeville,Lewiston/Clarkston, Enterprise and Joseph

Joseph, ORWallowa Lake Tramway ride at the Ferguson Ski Resort

Oxbow Dam

Baker City, OR - Oregon Trails Museum

Vale, OR - Outside Gallery - Over 23 murals

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• State Street West to Hwy 55• Hwy 55 North to Grangeville • 13 through Kooskia to 12• Over Lolo Pass to Missoula• 93 South thru Salmon and

Challis• 75 to Stanley• 21 North to Banner Summit

down to Lowman and then onto Idaho City

• From Idaho City follow 21 intoBoise and it will bring you outon to Warm Springs Road

• Stay on Warm Springs Roadto intersection at Broadway

• Back in downtown Boise

RIDE INFO

MILEAGEBoise - Grangeville ............ 229Grangeville - Lolo............... 158Lolo - Salmon .................... 129Salmon - Lowman.............. 174Lowman - Idaho City............ 33Idaho City - Boise ................ 40

approximate total 763mileage for loop

Lolo PassLolo is located in Missoula County, Montana, 11 miles south ofMissoula along Highway 93 near Cleveland Mountain. An importantjunction in Western history, Lolo is a gateway to the Bitterroot Valley.Visit the Lolo Pass visitors Information Center on US 12 near theIdaho/Montana border to learn more about the historic Lolo Trail, usedby the Nez Perce Indians as a buffalo trail and by the Lewis and ClarkExpedition en route to the Pacific. The buildings at The Lolo VisitorCenter are part of the Old Mud Creek Ranger Station, built near LoloHot Springs in 1923. They were moved to Lolo Pass & restored in1977.

Missoula, Montana began as a tenuous settlement known as Hell’sGate. In 1860, CP Higgins & Francis Worden saw trade possibilitiesand opened a log store in the valley. The search for gold and thecompletion of Mullan Road in 1863 opened travel from Montana toWalla Walla, Washington. This brought people to the Missoula Valleywhich became known as Missoula, taken from the Salish Indian word"near the cold chilling waters."

Approximately 763 Mile Loop

Take State Street west to Hwy 55, north to Grangeville, Follow 13through Kooskia to 12 which will take you over Lolo Pass to Missoula.To return to Boise, take 93 south through Salmon and Challis, at theintersection of 75/21 take 75 to Stanley then 21 north to BannerSummit, then down to Lowman and into Idaho City, Hwy 21 will takeyou into Boise via Warm Springs Road which intersects with Broadwaywhich puts you back in downtown Boise!

• Full services in Boise, McCall, New Meadows, Banks, Kooskia,Missoula, Stanley, Lowman and Idaho City

Lolo Pass

Lolo Hot Springs

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• Head West on State Street to Hwy 55then North to Banks

• At Banks turn right at the bridge andhead east to Garden Valley on Hwy 17

• In Lowman take 21 south to IdahoCity

• 21 takes you into Boise via WarmSprings Road

Lowman LoopOne of the best Sunday morning rides, either way you ride this loop.Whitewater rivers run alongside much of the way, with spectacularviews, elevations and mountain fresh air.

190 Miles - It is said that this ride has 641 curves and over 3,500feet in elevation changes.

From Boise, take State Street west to Highway 55, north along the riverthru Horseshoe Bend to Banks. At the bridge, head east on Hwy 17 toGarden Valley, a long stretch with many splendid sweepers to enjoy.

At Lowman, go right on Highway 21 to Idaho City. 73 fabulous milesback into Boise!

Depending on which way you ride the loop and when you want to eat,there are excellent choices all along the ride. Because isn't that whywe ride? Here's a few suggestions...

• Riverside Restaurant in Horseshoe Bend• Calamity Jane's/Gold Mine in Idaho City• Crow’s Inn on Warm Springs Road

• Full Services in Banks, Garden Valley, Lowman and Idaho City

Banner Summit - Just For the Fun of It!

Idaho City - Old western gold mine town

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• West on Hwy 44 (State Street) • North on Hwy 16 • Continue on Hwy 52 to Payette• South on either Hwy 95 or 20/26• At Nyssa take Hwy 201 to Homedale• Hwy 55 to Marsing• Sunnyslope Rd/N ID-55• ID-55 becomes W Karcher Rd• Right onto Northside Blvd• Merge onto I-84 E toward Boise

Melba

SwartzCorner

Lake Lowell

Snake River

Emmett

Star

Letha

Fort Wilson

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Ontario, OR

Fruitland

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Adrian, OR

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Nyssa-PayetteThe Nyssa-Payette ride takes you on roads made for riding throughIdaho and Oregon.

Nyssa, Oregon and side tripsBrown's Buffalo Ranch: 720 Stephens Boulevard (just off Fairview),Nyssa, OR. Visitors are welcome to view American bison as they roamabout this modern ranch. Brown's offers various cuts of meat andsausage. Gift packs and other items are also available.

Oregon Trail "South Route:" Travel to Adrian, on Hwy 201, where thesouthern route of the Oregon Trail entered Oregon.

Owyhee Dam: 35 miles south of Nyssa, view the Owyhee Dam with its"Glory Hole."

Lake Owyhee: The state's largest lake stretches 52 miles behind thedam. Recreational facilities for boating, fishing, camping, etc. areavailable at the State Park and resort.

Leslie Gulch: 78 miles south of Nyssa, offers spectacular rockformations and great opportunities to view many species of wildlifeincluding big horn sheep. "Shutter bugs" should bring plenty of film.

Marsing, Idaho is the gateway to Owyhee County and home of one ofthe few Jet Sprint Boat racetracks in the United States. Marsing, Idahois also home to Hell's Canyon Winery, Koening Vineyards and St.Chapelle Winery.

Approximately 160 mile loop.Add 50 miles to go out to Melba and back.

• This is a great afternoon ride.• Take a quick 25 mile (one way) diversion for a great meal and

homemade pie at The Blue Canoe in Melba. Be sure to call forhours. 208.495.2269.

Swan Falls

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• I-84 West• Meridian/Kuna Exit - 44 ID 69• At the stop sign turn -south

into Kuna• Follow signs to Swan Falls

RIDE INFO

Swan FallsSwan Falls is approximately 40 miles south of Boise. It lies along aquiet and isolated stretch of the Snake River. Swan Falls lies within theSnake River Birds of Prey area which is home to falcons, eagles, owlsand hawks...so bring your binoculars.

At the north shore picnic area there is a display of petroglyphs;prehistoric markings left by ancient Indian tribes. Accompanying thepetroglyphs are explanations of what some of the symbols mightmean.

The Swan Falls project is the oldest hydroelectric generating site onthe Snake River. The project was constructed at the turn of the centuryto provide power to the gold & silver mines in the Owyhee Mountains.

40 Miles from Boise

Take I-84 west to the Exit 44 Hwy 69 (Meridian / Kuna Exit). At the stoplight proceed south into Kuna. Follow the signs to Swan Falls.

• Services available in Boise, Meridian and Kuna

Sweet & Ola

Boise

• West on State Street• Highway 55 North to Horseshoe Bend • Pass through Horseshoe Bend and

take a left at the sign for Emmett, Hwy 52

• It's a 9 mile ride to the turnoff forSweet & Ola

RIDE INFO

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Sweet & OlaHow do you know you've found Sweet, Idaho? If you've come across agurgling spring along the roadside in a picturesque village in Idaho andyou know you’re not in Kansas, it's Sweet!

70 Miles to the world of Sweet & Ola

Take State Street out of town (west) to Highway 55. Ride north toHorseshoe Bend, pass thru town and take a left at the sign for Emmett(Hwy 52). It's a 9 mile ride to the Sweet/Ola turnoff. When you findshade trees and the gurgling water, you are in Sweet.

After quenching your thirst, keep riding to Ola for some great sweepersalong the way and fresh pie. The pie is easy to find, it's the onlyrestaurant in town with all the antiques (good, old stuff!) piled highoutside.

• Full Services in Boise, Chevron Station on Highway 55, and inHorseshoe Bend

Fresh Spring Water Source in SweetA

Sun Valley Loop

Boise

• Head west on State Street to Hwy 55,north to Banks

• At Banks take Hwy 17 to Garden Valley,(Enjoy the curves!)

• At the Lowman junction, turn left on 21to Stanley

• In Stanley take Hwy 75 South toKetchum, Sun Valley

• Follow 75 thru Hailey & Bellevue, at theflashing yellow light take 20 to Fairfield

• 20 continues on to Interstate I-84 toBoise

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Sun Valley, America's first ski resort, is approximately 150 miles NE ofBoise. Sun Valley was developed through the efforts of Averill Harrimanand became famous as the playground for the stars. Ernest Hemingwayarrived in Sun Valley in 1939 to work on his novel “For Whom the BellTolls.” Hemingway is buried in Ketchum, where he died in 1961. Someof the stars that sometimes live in the area are Arnold Schwarzenegger,Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Hanks.

350 Miles Round Trip - From the Peaks of the White Clouds to StarGazing

From Boise, take State Street out to Highway 55, north on 55 to thebridge at Banks, take a right, then it’s a nice long stretch throughGarden Valley (Highway 17) with many splendid sweepers to enjoy.Continue north on Highway 21 to Banner Summit, a nice 7,056 ft! Theroad will carve through the rugged Sawtooth National Recreation Area.In Stanley you will be at 6,200 feet surrounded by the great beauty ofthe Sawtooth Mountains. You'll reach your top height at GalenaSummit 8,701 feet.

You will then roll through the resort towns of Ketchum, Sun Valley andstraight through to Hailey and Bellevue. Follow 75 to the flashing light(intersection with Highway 20). From there continue on to Fairfield.Highway 20 will take you to Mountain Home and I-84, then back toBoise on the Interstate.

Stanley Spots for those hunger pains:• Papa Brunee's, located on Ace of Diamonds, across from the Post

Office• Smiley Creek Lodge 22 miles south of Stanley on Hwy 75 toward

Sun Valley

Ketchum/Sun Valley Area:• Apples Bar & Grill - Located at the base of the Baldy Mountain• Desperados - The local Mexican joint• Sun Valley Lodge - Does a fantastic brunch• Kneadery - A local landmark• Full Services in Boise, Banks, Lowman, Stanley and Ketchum

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Tamarack

• West on State Street • North on Highway 55, 94 miles to

Donnelly

In Donnelly• Left on Roseberry Rd• Left on Norwood Rd• Right on Tamarack Falls Rd• Left on West Mountain Rd• 3.5 miles to Tamarack

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TamarackTamarack Resort is located in Central Idaho - 90 miles north of thecapital city of Boise. The Frank Church Wilderness lies at Tamarack'sdoorstep. The Frank Church Wilderness is the largest wilderness areain the lower 48 states and spreads eastward covering six nationalforests.

Tamarack is named after the signature grove of Tamarack trees that siton the mountainside north of the resort's entrance.

Tamarack Resort offers four full seasons of activity.

• Summit elevation 7,700' • 850 Skiable acres • 35 runs • 7 lifts• Lifts will serve 600+ acres of groomed trails and 1,100 acres of

skiable terrain• 2 Terrain Parks • Super Pipe 18' H 400 Ft L and 16 degree pitch • Snowshoeing• Nordic Skiing• Snowmobiling• Robert Trent Jones II Signature Gold Course• Mountain Bike & Hiking Trails• Water activities on Lake Cascade include waterskiing, wake-

boarding, kayaking and sailing

Phone: 877.tam.resortwww.tamarackidaho.com

Approximately 100 miles from Boise

• Services available in Boise, Horseshoe Bend, Cascade andDonnelly

• See Eagle-New Meadows-Emmett ride for additional choice onreturn trip to Boise

Thousand Springs

Boise

• I-84 East to Mtn Home (1st Exit andfollow signs to Hammett

• Take a right a few miles past Hammett(avoid getting back on I-84)

• After Glenns Ferry, cross over theInterstate to King Hill then around thegreat right sweeper and before you getback to I-84 you can take an unmarkedleft to see the most unspoiled part of old highway 30

• This will cross over I-84 again at Blisswhere you will turn right towardHagerman

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Thousand SpringsThousand Springs is an abundance of natural springs. The SnakeRiver Plains Aquifer is the source for the water and is one of thelargest ground water systems in the world. Also worth seeing isShoshone Falls, at 212 feet, the falls are 52 feet higher than NiagaraFalls.

200 Miles Round Trip - A ride that can't be beat with sights to seeand a great dinner stop.

Use Old Highway 30 rather than the freeway, and you will see how weonce traveled on narrow, windy two-lane roads which have little or notraffic on them. Hmmm, sounds a little bit like motorcycle heaven to me.

Take I-84 as far as Mountain Home, take the first exit and follow signsfor Hammett. A couple miles past Hammett you need to take a right toavoid getting back on I-84, (you're heading for Glenns Ferry now) afterGlenns Ferry cross over the Interstate & head to King Hill, then aroundthe great right sweeper and before you get back to I-84 you must takean unmarked left to see the most unspoiled part of the old Hwy 30.

This winds through ranch land and crosses I-84 again at Bliss whereyou'll turn right toward Hagerman. At the end of the town (Hagerman)on your right is a wild game restaurant called Snake River Grill. Afterdinner, head on down the road to view Thousand Springs in the bluffsoverlooking the Snake River.

• Full Services available in Bliss, Hagerman, Buhl and Twin Falls

Bruneau Sand Dunes

Hagerman Fossil Beds, Snake River Grill

Shoshone Falls

Carmela Winery, Restaurant & Golf Course in Glenns Ferry, ID

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Vale, Cambridge Loop

Boise

• I-84 West • 20/26 to Vale• 26 North to Unity• 245 West Over Dooley Mtn Summit to

Baker City• Take Hwy 7 thru Baker City• Hwy 86 East to Oxbow Dam• 71 SE to Cambridge• 95 South thru Weiser, Payette• I-84 West to Boise

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Vale, Cambridge LoopVale, Oregon is well known as the pheasant hunting capital of Oregon.It is also a community situated on the Old Oregon Trail. Vale’s cultureand progress of early settlers are depicted on murals throughout thetown. It's an outside gallery reflecting Vale Heritage in over 23 murals.

Baker City, Oregon was once considered to be the premier socialcenter along the Oregon Trail. In Halfway, there is the true blueworking bison ranch which gives a variety of tours, Hells Canyon BisonRanch. Cambridge, Idaho, the gateway to Hells Canyon, 100 milesnorth of Boise, is the home of the oldest published newspaper in thestate of Idaho. Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in NorthAmerica, approximately 5500 feet in depth and 40 miles in length.

340 Miles - The Loop - A fun loop whichever way you ride it.

I-84 West, 20/26 to Vale. From Hwy 26 to Unity, some open expanses,long sweeping curves and a lack of folks living out here. From Unity,taking 245 east, the stretch gently winds along the Burnt River bottom.When 245 turns north to head up over Bald and Dooley Mountains,lots of real nice corners encourage you to check out the amount ofground clearance on your bike. Then you hit Hwy 7 and proceedthrough Baker City. Take Hwy 86 east out of Baker City past theOregon Trail Museum (definitely worth a visit). Route 86 then windsover to Halfway. At Oxbow Dam, take 71 south to 95 which will put youback on I-84.

• Services in Boise, Vale, Unity, Baker City and Cambridge

Vale, Oregon Over 23 Outside Murals

Oregon Trail Museum

Hells Canyon Bison Ranch

Oxbow Dam

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