Summer Activities Near Boise
By Kara Williams | April 4, 2022
Adventure seekers, nature lovers, discerning diners, and beer aficionados flock year-round to McCall, Idaho, and its surrounding Valley County. With thousands of acres of national forest, multiple lakes, the Payette River, and striking mountain scenery, the outdoor playground beckons.
It doesn’t matter if your level of adventure is gentle or extreme, this corner of the West offers loads of opportunity for outdoor fun. And if working up a sweat isn’t your cup of tea, no worries! We’ve got ideas for you, too.
Feel an Adrenaline Rush on the Downhill Mountain Biking Trails
Mountain biking trails abound throughout the McCall, Idaho, area, but if you’re looking for a true adrenaline rush in the summer months, get yourself to the Tamarack Bike Park with its 25 miles of lift-served downhill trails. Relax and enjoy the scenery as you ascend 1,700 vertical feet by chairlift, then take your pick of easy, more difficult, or expert trails for the exciting ride down. Tamarack Resort conveniently offers bike rentals for all ages and abilities.
Want to sample still more lift-served trails? Consider Brundage Mountain or Jugg Mountain.
Soar Through the Sky on a Zipline Tour
If you’ve tried ziplining before, you know how exhilarating it can be to soar high above the ground under a canopy of trees. And if you’ve never sampled ziplining, no problem! There’s no experience necessary for this fun summer adventure at Tamarack Resort, where guides will tell you all there is to know about safely navigating the eight ziplines and two suspension bridges on this zipline tour.
Along the way, admire the gorgeous mountain scenery and views of Lake Cascade. Guides will even share their knowledge of the history, flora, and fauna, of this area surrounding McCall, Idaho.
Dine at The Reserve
Combining the comfort of a neighborhood pub with the discerning menu of an upscale restaurant, The Reserve at The Village at Tamarack delights diners with Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Relax with friends or family over a multi-course dinner accompanied by clever cocktails, delicious wines, and local beers — save room for a sweet dessert! Or stop in for lunch, when the menu features soup, salad, sandwiches, and pasta to help fuel your afternoon mountain adventures. Kids are welcome here with their own menu for munchkins.
