Lava Hot Springs
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Guests can soak in the natural geothermal heated Lava Hot Springs when they stay at the resort's lodge, which offers 200 rooms. The resort area has several pools for soaking, swimming and relaxing. Golf, frisbee courses, a coffee bar and a restaurant are on the premises. Lava Hot Springs accommodates events and caters for group meetings and retreats.
Lava Hot Springs
430 East Main
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
208-776-5221
lavahotsprings.com
Sun Valley Resort
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Sun Valley Resort enjoys location in the heart of the mountains, near the former home of Ernest Hemingway, Ketchum. Active types can ski, mountain bike, snowshoe, ride horses and fish from the resort, making it an attractive choice if they are hoping to recreate in the great outdoors during their vacation in Idaho. The resort offers room and suites. Cafes, restaurants, ski and bicycle rentals, a swimming pool, spa and sauna are all on the resort property.
Sun Valley Resort
P.O. Box 10
1 Sun Valley Road
Sun Valley, ID 83353
208-622-4111
sunvalley.com
Riverdale Resort
Riverdale Resort hosts an RV park, motel and campground, catering to all types of travelers. Geothermally heated hot springs on the property lets visitors soak and relax after a day spent playing in the Idaho wilds. Several swimming pools, including one for the kids with water slides, highlight the resort. Large groups and events can be accommodated at Riverdale. Within a 30-mile radius of the resort are hiking trails, mountain biking routes, golf courses and fishing.
Riverdale Resort
3696 N. 1600 E.
Preston, Idaho, 83263
208-852-0266
riverdaleresort.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
