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ARTICLE · 5 min read

Idaho Fall Color in Cascade | The Valley County Larch Season Guide (And Where to Stay)

As summer fades and the temperatures begin to cool, the forests around Valley County start to transform. One of the most spectacular signs of the changing season is the arrival of golden larch season.

Aerial view of Lake Cascade and the mountains along Highway 55 near Cascade, Idaho

Road Trip · 7 min read

The Drive to Cascade: A Guide to the Payette River Scenic Byway

Angler ice fishing for jumbo perch on frozen Lake Cascade, Idaho

Fishing · 5 min read

Lake Cascade: Home of Idaho's Record-Breaking Perch

River winding through forested mountains near Cascade, Idaho, where natural hot springs are tucked along the creeks

Guide · 7 min read

Hot Springs Near Cascade, Idaho: Where to Soak and How to Do It Right

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ARTICLE · 5 min read

Idaho Fall Color in Cascade | The Valley County Larch Season Guide (And Where to Stay)

August 26, 2026

Road Trip · 7 min read

The Drive to Cascade: A Guide to the Payette River Scenic Byway

The route from Boise to Cascade isn't just how you get here. It's one of Idaho's best drives, with rafting hubs, roadside whitewater, and river views the whole way. Here's how to make the trip up part of the vacation.

July 23, 2026

Fishing · 5 min read

Lake Cascade: Home of Idaho's Record-Breaking Perch

Just minutes from the lodge sits one of the greatest perch fisheries in the country: a reservoir that's rewritten Idaho's record book three times and pulls ice anglers in from across the map.

July 23, 2026

Guide · 7 min read

Hot Springs Near Cascade, Idaho: Where to Soak and How to Do It Right

Some of Idaho's best hot springs are a short drive from the lodge. One has a snack bar and changing rooms; others are hidden down a forest road. Here's where to soak and how to do it like a local.

July 23, 2026

Snow-covered mountains above the water near Cascade and McCall, Idaho in winter

Events · 6 min read

The McCall Winter Carnival: A First-Timer's Guide from Cascade

Ten days of giant snow sculptures, a Mardi Gras parade, and a whole town turned into a winter festival, just up the road from Cascade. Here's how to plan your visit (and why it pays to stay south of the crowds).

July 23, 2026

Mountain trail through an alpine meadow near Cascade, Idaho

Trails · 8 min read

OHV & Backcountry Trails Near Cascade, Idaho

Leave the road and take the trail! Five backcountry routes climbing into the high country above Cascade, with room to park the big trailer when you roll home.

July 21, 2026

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