Evenings at the Ranch
The Ranch draws on a wide range of local talent to provide entertainment several nights a week. Musicians like Muzzie Braun, Bruce Innes, Tuck Wilson,  Jerry Grusell and others bring their guitars and talent 3-4 nights a week to accompany dinner. Regular fireside chats feature local naturalists and writers like John Rember  provide color about the area and its rich history.   Croquet, horseshoes, and pick-me-up ball games on the front lawn provide entertainment for participants and spectators alike.  And a variety of board games are available for your enjoyment.

There are special event dinners on Monday, Thursday and Saturday nights. On Thursday, guests enjoy an outdoor barbeque of succulent ribs, chicken, fish and other tasty fare while taking in the famous view from our front porch. On Monday evenings, guests take our horse-drawn wagon or walk a short distance to a meadow on the edge of the forest for an authentic Dutch Oven cookout. Saturday’s Idaho Night is our new Burger-Shrimp Barbecue Buffet, where guests may assemble their favorite burger choosing from savory ingredients, accompanied by shrimp and creative side dishes.

Kids' Activities
There are a wide variety of activities for children at the Ranch and in the surrounding area. And children always enjoy the freedom the Ranch. We’ll help you choose the activities most suitable for your family and children’s ages from the many available.

Three nights a week, staff organize front lawn games, crafts and story hour during the adult dinner hours. Children can eat from 5-6 all fine dining nights, and on these nights.

Popular children activities include: Fishing for trout in our well-stocked pond and just paddling around in our paddle boat; pony rides for very young children; part or full-day trail rides; hikes to lakes or along streams; swimming and soaking in our natural hot springs pool - no chills here; exploring nearby Custer and Bonanza ghost towns, deserted after the Gold Miners left the area in the early 1900’s; visiting the Sawtooth fish hatchery and Stanley Museum;  floating the Salmon River and swimming, canoeing and kayaking on nearby Redfish Lake.

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