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CABIN RENTALS
Pinehurst Resort Cabins is located right on the Little Salmon River, 12 miles south of Riggins, Idaho, commonly called “Idaho’s Whitewater Capital “. Our resort is nestled in a beautiful forested canyon on HWY 95 providing amazing views and a feeling of seclusion. We serve the McCall, New Meadows, and Riggins areas on HWY 95.
RV RENTALS
Our resort has seven fully furnished cabins and 1 RV site with power and water but no dumping. We also offer two stationary RV Rentals. Tent camping is also available for $18 per night. Our one RV site has nightly, weekly, and monthly rates.
MEET THE OWNERS
We are Keith and Vicki Markley, parents of nine and grandparents of fourteen! We own the Pinehurst Resort! We moved here 6 years ago, to slow down! We found this little slice of heaven. It’s our desire that other weary souls can enjoy the beauty, peace and joy by the river! This is a great place to unwind, unhook, relax and delight! We’ve accommodated reunions, weddings, travelers and more. Want more information visit our website https://pinehurstresort.us/
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POTATO VODKA
Many distilleries buy neutral grain spirits from large manufacturers and only finish or bottle their vodka on site. Our distillery is a true artisan craft facility which will take the raw products; potatoes, water and yeast, and produce our premium vodka through preparation, fermentation, distillation, freeze filtering, proofing, polishing and bottling all within our building. We have a deep well on site and will use only filtered mountain water for proofing.
WHISKEY
Aged for several years at an altitude of over 6,500 feet at the base of the Teton Range using glacial waters their whiskey is simply wonderful. Each of their five whiskeys are award winning from prestigious peers.
FOUNDED IN 2011 IN TETON VALLEY IDAHO, Grand Teton Distillery is a family-owned and operated craft distillery. We sit at an elevation of 6500 feet in the shadow of the Grand Teton. Using mineral-rich glacial snowmelt and hundreds of thousands of famous Idaho® potatoes annually, our award-winning premium vodkas and whiskeys are made entirely from local and regional ingredients.
Our Mission. To create hand-crafted spirits using pure mountain water and natural ingredients that exemplify the grandeur of our surrounding environment.
Grand Teton Potato Vodka is made from Idaho® potatoes and pure Rocky Mountain spring water from the Tetons. The vodka is distilled the equivalent of 20 times in small batches with every step carefully monitored. It is then freeze filtered six times through charcoal and garnet crystal sand to provide you the cleanest, softest and highest quality spirit possible.
We prides ourselves in using local and regional ingredients, natural fruit and sustainable energy practices in creating our spirits. For us, today’s snow is tomorrow’s spirits!
Tours and tasting are available
Tours are every hour. Tours are $5 per guest 21 and over, under 21 is free. Please select the day/time for your tour and the number of guests in your group. Max of 8 guests per tour group.
Tastings are free and are available up until 30 minutes before closing. No booking is required for tastings, however priority and available seating is given to tour guests.
We are in Driggs, Idaho; on the west side of the Tetons, across Teton Pass from Jackson Hole right on Highway 33. Highway 33 is part of the Yellowstone-Teton Scenic Loop; one of the 10 most scenic drives in the West, according to National Geographic.
Teton Valley Idaho is a high valley at 6500 feet elevation and starts in the foothills and in the shadow of the Grand Teton. The Valley is ringed with three mountain ranges; to the east are the Tetons, to the south is the Snake River Range and to the west are the Big Hole Mountains. The west gate of Yellowstone National Park is one hour north.
In winter our mountains get 400 to 500 inches of snow and that snow melt provides an abundance of clear and pure mountain water. To the west and south are thousands of acres of famous Idaho potatoes. It is only natural to marry the Valley's two most abundant local raw materials to make a premium vodka.
In summer there are activities like hiking, horseback riding, fishing for cutthroat or rainbow trout, hunting, rafting the Snake River, ATV and mountain biking along mountain trails, visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and watching for a variety of wildlife, including bears, moose, elk, wolves, eagles, hawks, mountain blue birds,and even condors. In winter there is downhill skiing at Grand Targhee, cross country skiing, ice skating, sledding, and visiting Yellowstone in winter.
Over 4 million tourists visit the region every year. Visit us soon on your next trip to Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park or Jackson Hole.
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Mystic Saddle Ranch offers guided backcountry trips, packing services and guided hunts in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
0ne Hour Loop Ride
Enjoy an hour of horseback riding through mountain meadows, lodgepole pine forests, and along morainal ridges. This loop provides amazing views of the area and is a great introduction for beginner riders.
1.5 Hour Little Redfish Ridge Ride:
The 1.5hr loop is our most popular and most scenic ride at Redfish Lake Corrals! This loop rides cuts back into the timber before opening up to provide breathtaking views of the Sawtooth Mountain range. The ride gains approximately 200 feet of elevation and offers a scenic overlook of both Big and Little Redfish Lake. Riders may see eagles and Sandhill Cranes along Little Redfish Lake and may spot mule deer does and their fawns in the meadows and in the shade of the aspen trees. This loop is great for beginners and experienced riders.
2 Hour Marshall Ridge Ride:
This ride climbs up on the Marshall Ridge for great close up views of Fishhook Creek Drainage and the Sawtooth Peaks. The trail then descends through wooded aspen groves, and pops out on the ridge above Little Redfish Lake. This loop is slightly steeper and more technical than the 1.5hr and is great for intermediate and experienced riders. Not recommended for kids under nine years old.
Half Day Ride
The Bench Lakes ride leaves from the corral up the north morainal ridge above Redfish Lake to the Bench Lake turnoff. It then enters the Sawtooth Wilderness as it continues to climb the open-faced ridge providing great views of the surrounding mountains. The Bench Lakes are a series of five lakes; the destination is the largest of the five. At the lake you will have about 15 minutes to stretch, take pictures and have a quick break. The ride provides almost four hours of saddle time and is excellent for intermediate to experienced riders. This ride is not recommended for kids under nine years old.
Mystic Saddle Ranch is a family owned and operated company that has been offering guided horseback excursions since 1969.
Marshall Lake Day Ride
Enjoy this beautiful ride with views of Redfish Lake, mountain meadows and the Sawtooth Mountains. Marshall Lake is a small lake nestled under Williams Peak and has fishing available for the angler. Upper Marshall Lake can be hiked to during your lunch break. Upper Marshall is one of the lakes that take a little effort to get to but well worth it. You have time at the lake to really get a feel for being in the Wilderness with breathtaking views and a spectacular lake. This ride is perfect for beginners and intermediate riders.
Sawtooth Lake Day Ride
This ride is about a five mile ride one way to one of the most beautiful high mountain lakes in the Sawtooth range. The last mile between Alpine Lake and Sawtooth Lake is not for the faint at heart, with steep switchbacks reaching up the mountain side to deliver you to the hanging valley of Sawtooth Lake. This trail is great for advanced riders. Not recommended for kids under ten years old.
Hell Roaring Lake Day Ride
This ride is about five miles ride each way. Our easiest ride through wooded terrain to Hell Roaring Lake which is beautiful and pristine. The trail takes you through lodgepole pine forest and along the spectacular Hell Roaring Creek. The trail takes you to Hell Roaring Lake which is gorgeous and nestled below majestic Sawtooth peaks. This ride is great for beginners as it has little elevation gain and easy terrain.
Alice Lake Day Ride
This ride is about six and half miles one way. Probably our most spectacular ride and our most challenging. Spectacular views, mountain meadows, high mountain lakes and a real memory maker. This trail has several creek crossings and provides amazing views the whole way. This ride is great for intermediate and more experienced riders. Not recommended for kids under ten years old.
Bench Lakes Day Ride
This ride is about four miles one way. The Bench Lakes day ride is the perfect ride for those who want an equal amount of time riding and relaxing at the lake. The ride is about two hours up through wooded and scenic terrain and enters the Sawtooth Wilderness. The ride provides great views of Heyburn Peak, Grand Mogul, the White Cloud Mountains, and the upper end of the Sawtooth Valley. The trail will take you to the first two of the five Bench Lakes. On this all day ride you will have time to fish, hike, relax and explore the area around these lakes before you mount up for your two hour ride back to the corral.
MYSTIC SADDLE RANCH HISTORY
Max Bitton started Mystic in order to pursue his passion for horses and the outdoors of Idaho. As the rules and regulations of the area changed, Mystic became an established outfitter, operating on a special use permit in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Sawtooth Wilderness. Max passed along his love of horses and outfitting to his only Son, Jeff who bought the company in 1980. Jeff and his wife grew the company in the years that followed. Mystic had now become a household name in the Sawtooth Valley. Families who had grown up riding horses at Redfish Lake or doing pack trips brought their families back to Stanley to share these same memories with an outfitter they trusted. In 2009, Jeff hired a young couple by the names of Mathew Cain and Rebekah Alseth. They instantly fell in love with the area and the company. Jeff mentored and nurtured those passions, encouraging them to pursue a life of guiding, hunting, fishing and outfitting. In the years that followed, Mathew became a certified farrier, Rebekah earned her bachelor’s degree and the two were married. In 2016, the Bitton family sold Mystic Saddle Ranch to Mathew and Rebekah Cain.
The Cains vowed to run the company with the same strong values and to continue to uphold its spotless reputation within the community. Mathew and Rebekah also purchased a winter location from the Bittons and spend their winters in Arizona doing guided trail rides. The Cains share a passion for horses, hunting, fishing, guiding and meeting new people. They spend their time on the ground with their guides and horses, ensuring that their guests are getting the best possible experience. When they bought the business they knew they were purchasing much more than a way to earn a living, they were ensuring a lifestyle, one that they could be proud of.
Mathew and Rebekah welcomed their son Colter Blaze Cain to the crew in February of 2021. They are excited to share their passions with their son and instill their values of hard work, a love for horses, people and the great outdoors.
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We will highlight a local business in Idaho every month. We hope that you can find a way to support them with a purchase, a follow & a like on social and share that business with friends and family!
Southwest Idaho’s hidden gem … the Sunnyslope tour takes you to some of the oldest wineries in Idaho. These wineries have beautiful sloping vineyards. This tour will leave you wanting more…wine!
The Eagle Foothills & Star tour includes tastings at three amazing wineries in the Treasure Valley. You will visit Sol Invictus, Dude DeWalt, and 3 Horse Ranch.
What Does The Tours Include?
Our standard tour includes round trip transportation from our preset locations, your tasting fees at the wineries, and unlimited water bottles.
At Idaho Wine Tours, we pride ourselves on curating exceptional adventures tailored to both wine enthusiasts and casual explorers alike. Our expertly crafted itineraries showcase the diversity and richness of Idaho's emerging wine scene, illustrating the farmer and the winemaker's story of passion and craftsmanship, all with Idaho's breathtaking adventure scape as the background. We Hope to see you soon!
Idaho has the perfect weather to curate unique and award-winning wines! The rich and volcanic soil throughout Idaho and the high elevation of Southern Idaho, the Sunnyslope Wine Region, and surrounding areas are perfect for your next wine adventure.
During your tour with us, you will find that you’ll be greeted with high-quality, informative, inviting, and friendly staff members in each of the tasting rooms we visit.
We're Kyle and Aiyana Moore, and we are the proud owners of Idaho Wine Tours. As Idahoans we are so blessed to live in this beautiful place, and we're honored to have the opportunity to highlight some of Idaho’s amazing people and their one-of-a-kind creations. Idaho wine country is a true gem and we're thrilled to introduce, share, and educate about the Idaho wine industry and what makes our wineries so unique!
We are proud members of an Idaho family that has lived and worked in Idaho for over four straight generations. We love the outdoors, hunting, camping, fishing, adventuring, trying new foods, and spending time with our six kiddos. As first responders we have dedicated our careers to the service of others, Kyle at the sheriffs office and Aiyana as a nurse with Life Flight. As you can imagine we have seen our fair share of tragedy, most interactions aren't in celebration of life's special moments but rather as a response to someone's worst day. To have the opportunity to be on the other end of the spectrum, being a part of someone's fantastic day, and getting to facilitate the memories that are being built has been amazing!
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