EXPERIENCE STANLEY, IDAHO & THE SAWTOOTH BASIN

Stanley, Idaho, is an outdoor playground where families have unlimited options for local entertainment and outdoor exploration. Mingle with the locals, join the friendly community and soak up everything Stanley has to offer.

The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve is the nation's first International Dark Sky Reserve. You can now experience the wonders of our galaxy through your naked eye without the distraction of light pollution in a protected and preserved area. Visit Stanley for an unrivaled pristine night sky that wi...

The Sawtooth Ski Club is hosting its 16th Annual Sawtooth Ski Festival in Stanley. You’re invited to this fundraising event to help support their efforts to provide quality groomed cross country and skate ski trails at Park Creek and Alturas Lake.

The Ninth Annual Stanley Winterfest is all about getting outside, celebrating winter and having fun at the ridiculously amazing events. The Winterfest has a dizzying amount of things to do to keep revelers entertained all weekend long. Did we mention that all events are FREE?

Bringing your family to Stanley can provide life long memories for everyone. And yes, you can even do this in the winter!

Walking through the trails in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area gives me such an amazing feeling. It is like I am floating in the clouds, but I am on a rugged, partially maintained, narrow trail. I have dirt under my nails, fresh mountain water in my Nalgene, and a mind that is finally at rest.