Don’t let the seemingly close distance fool you. ย Even though Silver City, Idaho, is a mere 72 miles southwest of Boise, the last 15 or so miles of the journey take place on a narrow dirt road winding through the mountains – getting to this tiny ghost town is quite the trek! ย The ramshackle buildings, eyebrow-raising signage, and lonesome feel make the place a unique destination worth the visit, however. ย Take a look!
Sick of the non-wintry winter here in Boise? ย Get your fill of ice and snow with a continuation of the shots from McCall’s annual winter carnival. ย If you didn’t catch the first part, you can get up to speed on what’s already been postedย here. ย Enjoy!
Though it may not boast majestic mountains like its neighbor Stanley, small-town McCall Idaho draws a decent crowd year round with scenic Payette Lake and quaint shops. ย This crowd multiplies drastically for McCall’s annual winter carnival, featuring vendors, live music, and (most importantly) incredible snow sculptures. ย Here’s a sampling of the scene from when I attended the carnival last weekend (and, as always, keep an eye out for part II!).
Too many HDR-toned photos? ย Impossible! ย That’s why we’re up to the fourth installment in the series (you can catch up on parts I, II, and III if you’re behind), with more on the way. ย Enjoy, and as always, be sure to click on the photos for larger versions to appreciate all the details.
A car raises a small dust cloud on a dirt road in small-town Picabo, Idaho