Beauty at Every Turn.

You don't have to go out of your way to find beauty here. The attractions are all around you. Crisp, clean air and plentiful water. A mountain backdrop. Crystal lakes, creeks and rivers. A small, intimate community where people know your name. And a wealth of surrounding natural resources, providing beauty, recreation and an inspiring place to live.

Community Life

The small-town feel to the West Central Idaho communities of Cambridge, Council, Midvale, Weiser, and McCall are reason enough for many people to move here. They are places where people stop along their way to chat, and neighbors look out for one another.

Land

From the backyard gardener, to the rancher and farmer, to the outdoor enthusiast, there is property for every need here. Fertile farm ground, an abundance of water and native range land are available for the buyer seeking the rural life.

Recreation Areas

Western Idaho has also set aside much of its land for public use. There are literally millions of acres (that enough for you?) of National Recreation area and Forest land available for people to enjoy. The two most prominent and popular of these are nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and Payette National Forest.

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (USFS)

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is located along the upper 40 miles of Hells Canyon, where the Snake River, infamous for its whitewater, forms the border for northeast Oregon and west central Idaho. Water flowing from the Wallowa Mountains and other sources has helped create America's deepest canyon, even deeper than the Grand Canyon!

Payette National Forest (USFS)

Payette National Forest provides a varied landscape, from the low elevations of Hells Canyon to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, which rises over 9,500 feet. Payette National Forest is bordered by the Salmon and Snake Rivers, and offers opportunities for hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing at the Payette Lakes Ski Club Little Ski Hill and Brundage Mountain Resort ski areas.

Outdoor Recreation & Sports

And then there are, of course, Hells Canyon Rim Country's many outdoor activities. Whitewater rafting down the Snake River. Snowmobiling among the hills against a blue, winter sky. Downhill skiing at nearby Brundage Mountain. The possibilities are unlimited!

Snowmobiling

It is estimated that there are over 7,000 miles of trails, and millions of acres open on Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, State and private land on which to snowmobile. See Idaho State Parks and Recreation's Web site for more information.

Hiking

Hiking is a great way to slow down and experience--at nature's pace--the beauty of the land and the region's wildlife.

Fishing

You may not have to tell stories here about whoppers--we've got 'em--including trout, steelhead, bass, crappie and sturgeon! A Southwest Region Fishing Reports is available. See Idaho fish 'n' hunt's Web site for more information.

Horseback Riding

With thousands of acres of open space, you may find yourself riding off into the sunset.

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, Idaho, is nearby for excellent downhill skiing and snowboarding.

Hunting

Hells Canyon Rim Country is a sportsman's paradise. Hunt for elk, deer, bear, chukar, pheasant, waterfowl and other upland game and game birds. See Idaho fish 'n' hunt's Web site for more information.

Cross-Country Skiing

Imagine gliding through the snow under a clear, blue, winter sky, brilliant with sun. The many surrounding preserved areas provide numerous destinations for cross-country skiing in Western Idaho's Winter Wonderland.

Whitewater Rafting

Rafting along the Snake River offers world-class whitewater, and is a sure way to get your blood pumping and to see awe-inspiring scenery. See Hughes River Expedition's Web site and Hells Canyon Raft's Web site.

Golf

For a change of pace to something more serene, enjoy a game of golf on one of the area's many courses, from the nine-hole golf course in Council, to courses in New Meadows, McCall, Payette, and Weiser.