June offers daily viewings of elk grazing in our emerald-green meadow beside our horses and mules. It is also the time of year when mating geese and migratory waterfowl are arguing over nesting spots along full-flowing Johnson Creek. Wildflowers abound in the woodlands and meadows and sightings of Rocky Mountain Bluebirds, hummingbirds and the Western Tanagers are frequent. Fishing in our stocked trout ponds and in some of our lower-elevation lakes is at its best.

July and into August brings wildflowers successively higher along our trails leading to alpine meadows and ridges. Swimming and tubing in Johnson Creek provides excitement, as the high water levels of Spring runoff subside. This is the season for some of the finest fly fishing for West Coast Cutthroat, Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout (Dolly Varden) in Johnson Creek and close-by East Fork and South Fork of the Salmon River. As soon as Spring runoff subsides, gold panning becomes a favorite activity on the East Fork stream, below ancient mining sites. By mid-July, the incredibly hearty but rare and endangered Chinook Salmon begin to make their appearance in the deeper holes of Johnson Creek, one of the last best spawning streams in the Northwest. Whitewater Rafting is available nearby on several branches of the Payette River, and other water sports are destinations in the nearby resort town of McCall. Bird watching changes from songbirds to raptors, with a myriad variety of hawks, eagles and osprey in the skies above the valley.

August brings the pungent aroma of ripening huckleberries to the valley, and in a good year, buckets of these delicious berries can be picked for the Wapiti kitchen which specializes in Huckleberry Pies and Cheesecakes for guest desserts. By late August and Early September, the Salmon become active, spawning in the gravels of the riverbed, a unique sight most areas can only remember with nostalgia.

In September, visitors are in awe of the colors: the Aspen and Tamarack begin to turn amber and yellow, the hillside brush becomes red and rust, and the meadows turn to gold. Pine cone collecting, listening to the bull elk's spine-tingling bugle, hearing the lonely call of a distant wolf or coyote on the hunt provide adventure.

In October, the colors are somewhat dimmer, but still vibrant and sometimes a dusting of snow on the mountain summits adds definition to the long valley views from the cabin and lodge porches and the welcome waters of the hot tub. Everburning, four foot long logs in the lodge's baronial fireplace make a cozy backdrop for an afternoon of reading from the ranch's vast library or playing board games or cards with fellow visitors.

Enjoy your own stunning panoramic view of the timbered mountains flanking this magnificent valley. When you first open your door, you'll be greeted with fresh flowers, snacking goodies, a refrigerator filled with soft drinks, your own coffee maker, and a fruit basket brimming with seasonal selections.

All cabins are light and airy, each with an ambiance all its own. Newly carpeted and refurbished, they boast of both electric baseboard heat and a functional wood stove resting on a stone hearth. You will find your cabin scrupulously clean and the decor warm and inviting. With separate bedroom(s), a modern bath, large living room, fully equipped kitchenette, and daily maid service, you'll find every comfort and convenience to make your stay a pleasure.

Living rooms are furnished for relaxing (both mind and body) with a sofa, easy chairs, and convenient tables. A game or dining table sits just in front of the picture window in each cabin. Indulge yourself with a quiet afternoon nap or host a gathering of new friends.

Although there is no real need for the kitchenette facilities, you may appreciate a refrigerator for midnight snacks. Your cabin will be stocked with your choice of complimentary fruit, snacks, and soft beverages. Most guests enjoy the convenience of their own coffee maker and you will also have fresh baked goods in your cabin for a before-breakfast snack with your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Enjoy your own stunning panoramic view of the timbered mountains flanking this magnificent valley. When you first open your door, you'll be greeted with fresh flowers, snacking goodies, a refrigerator filled with soft drinks, your own coffee maker, and a fruit basket brimming with seasonal selections.

All cabins are light and airy, each with an ambiance all its own. Newly carpeted and refurbished, they boast of both electric baseboard heat and a functional wood stove resting on a stone hearth. You will find your cabin scrupulously clean and the decor warm and inviting. With separate bedroom(s), a modern bath, large living room, fully equipped kitchenette, and daily maid service, you'll find every comfort and convenience to make your stay a pleasure.

Living rooms are furnished for relaxing (both mind and body) with a sofa, easy chairs, and convenient tables. A game or dining table sits just in front of the picture window in each cabin. Indulge yourself with a quiet afternoon nap or host a gathering of new friends.

Although there is no real need for the kitchenette facilities, you may appreciate a refrigerator for midnight snacks. Your cabin will be stocked with your choice of complimentary fruit, snacks, and soft beverages. Most guests enjoy the convenience of their own coffee maker and you will also have fresh baked goods in your cabin for a before-breakfast snack with your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Enjoy your own stunning panoramic view of the timbered mountains flanking this magnificent valley. When you first open your door, you'll be greeted with fresh flowers, snacking goodies, a refrigerator filled with soft drinks, your own coffee maker, and a fruit basket brimming with seasonal selections.

All cabins are light and airy, each with an ambiance all its own. Newly carpeted and refurbished, they boast of both electric baseboard heat and a functional wood stove resting on a stone hearth. You will find your cabin scrupulously clean and the decor warm and inviting. With separate bedroom(s), a modern bath, large living room, fully equipped kitchenette, and daily maid service, you'll find every comfort and convenience to make your stay a pleasure.

Living rooms are furnished for relaxing (both mind and body) with a sofa, easy chairs, and convenient tables. A game or dining table sits just in front of the picture window in each cabin. Indulge yourself with a quiet afternoon nap or host a gathering of new friends.

Although there is no real need for the kitchenette facilities, you may appreciate a refrigerator for midnight snacks. Your cabin will be stocked with your choice of complimentary fruit, snacks, and soft beverages. Most guests enjoy the convenience of their own coffee maker and you will also have fresh baked goods in your cabin for a before-breakfast snack with your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Enjoy your own stunning panoramic view of the timbered mountains flanking this magnificent valley. When you first open your door, you'll be greeted with fresh flowers, snacking goodies, a refrigerator filled with soft drinks, your own coffee maker, and a fruit basket brimming with seasonal selections.

All cabins are light and airy, each with an ambiance all its own. Newly carpeted and refurbished, they boast of both electric baseboard heat and a functional wood stove resting on a stone hearth. You will find your cabin scrupulously clean and the decor warm and inviting. With separate bedroom(s), a modern bath, large living room, fully equipped kitchenette, and daily maid service, you'll find every comfort and convenience to make your stay a pleasure.

Living rooms are furnished for relaxing (both mind and body) with a sofa, easy chairs, and convenient tables. A game or dining table sits just in front of the picture window in each cabin. Indulge yourself with a quiet afternoon nap or host a gathering of new friends.

Although there is no real need for the kitchenette facilities, you may appreciate a refrigerator for midnight snacks. Your cabin will be stocked with your choice of complimentary fruit, snacks, and soft beverages. Most guests enjoy the convenience of their own coffee maker and you will also have fresh baked goods in your cabin for a before-breakfast snack with your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.