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Fun for Families

Brundage Mountain Resort boasts “the best snow
in Idaho” and is a favorite for local skiers and
snowboarders. During the summer months, it hosts
mountain bikers who take the chair lift to the top of the
mountain before speeding down as well as hikers who
enjoy the wildflowers and amazing views.

Ponderosa State Park, which covers about 1,000
acres of a peninsula that overlooks Payette Lake, is a
celebrated spot for hiking. Get your heart rate up and
catch the sunset over the lake before taking the kids to
old-school burger joint My Father’s Place.

The McCall Winter Carnival, a tradition that stretches
back generations, transforms this town into a winter
wonderland with carved snow sculptures and parades
— be prepared for crowds, because this week-long
festival attracts 60,000 people!

Buying In a Vacation Town
Despite its raging popularity, McCall is still a small
town that counts fewer than 3,000 full-time residents.
It’s an easy drive from the Treasure Valley on Highway
55 — less than two hours — which makes it a great
getaway any time of year.

McCall is a great place for a second home. For more
than 100 years, Idahoans have been camping, hiking,
and boating in this beautiful spot. It’s a great place to
build a legacy that you can pass down to your children
and grandkids.

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