KIDS ACTIVITIES
Children can fish the pond for trout, play Ping-Pong, hike up Knob Hill behind the lodge, or play games on the front lawn.
Highlights
Kids often enjoy getting a Junior Ranger Badge, feeding the fish at the hatchery down the road, manning a paddle boat or kayak at Redfish Lake, and stopping in to Smiley’s for one of America’s best milkshakes.
Other popular children’s activities include: paddling around the pond in our paddle boat; pony rides for young children or part or full-day trail rides; mellow hikes to lakes or streams; swimming and soaking in our natural hot springs pool (no chills here); exploring nearby Custer and Bonanza ghost towns that were deserted after the Gold Miners left the area in the early 1900s; learning about the plight of the Salmon at the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery (and if lucky, seeing fish jumping up the locks on their return from the Pacific); visiting the Stanley Museum, and stopping for an ice cream at River 1 or Peaks and Perks; whitewater rafting the Salmon River; rock climbing the “slabs” with Sawtooth Mountain Guides; swimming, canoeing, kayaking and playing on the beach at nearby Redfish Lake.
On-Ranch, kids can play cornhole, bocce ball, frisbee, croquet and other games on the front lawn. The lobby shelves are stocked with games, puzzles, and books for rainy day or more restful activities. And the chess and checker table always is ready for a competitive match!
Organized Activities
Three nights a week — Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday — staff organizes front lawn games, crafts, and story hour from 6-9pm. Children can eat early on these nights, allowing their parents some alone time in the lodge dining room.
Child Care
Off-duty staff members often are available for childcare. If you would like to plan an adults only activity during your stay, just ask and we can facilitate these arrangements.
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