Inspired by the Payette Lake Winter Games of 1924, McCall's Winter Carnival celebrates its 56th year of fireworks, parades, live music and dozens of dazzling sculptures! After missing last year's event due to COVID-19, the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce is proudly...

Find a little slice of heaven this winter with a visit to one of our local hot springs! Rustic geothermal heated pools are a true mountain treasure for the McCall winter adventurist. A little planning (and possibly a snowmobile!) may be required depending on which hot...

Hop on a canoe, kayak or paddleboard from Backwoods Adventures and paddle the wild and scenic stretch of the Upper North Fork of the Payette River. Beginning at North Beach you'll make your way up a meandering and gentle tributary enjoying the calm waters and...

Nestled between Warren Wagon Road and the shores of Payette Lake lies the exquisite and expansive Charlie's Garden.  Originally created by landscape designer, Charlie Davidson, the garden is now maintained by his heirs.  Explore the paths that wind throughout this...

Journey through the heart of the Frank Church Wilderness with Mountain River Outfitters' Salmon River Wilderness Jet Boat tour. Rich in history and river lore, this unique experience offers travel upstream into the largest wilderness area in the Lower 48 where...

Road safety improvements to Idaho State Hwy-55 between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow Bridge (mileposts 98 and 99) have resumed for the season. This section of highway is approximately 45 miles (52 minutes) south of Hearthstone in McCall. Valley County Commissioners...

Due to increasing COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates, diminished hospital capacity and tighter restrictions on public and private gatherings, the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 McCall Winter Carnival.  The...

During late 2019 Hearthstone kicked off a three-year effort to refresh the look and feel of the homes, with plans to spend approximately $20,000 per home, or $375,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund. The Birch homes were completed this year with purchases of new dining,...

This quaint eatery in McCall has moved to a new location! Cafe 6 three 4 offers delicious and unique breakfast and lunch items like their Idaho Waffle (shredded potato waffle with sausage patty and rosemary gravy!) and their Huevos Corn Cheros. Now centrally located...

Central Idaho is one of the best mountain biking destinations in the West. The McCall area alone has more than 500 miles of public trails and was named an IMBA Silver Ride Center in 2015. Whether adventurers are looking for scenic lift-assisted trails, gravity-fed...