A PLAYGROUND FOR ALL SEASONS – Amid the splendor of the Sawtooth Mountains, Stanley is an unforgettable playground for all seasons. See it during a day of fishing, biking, rafting, hiking, climbing, skiing, or sledding. Feel it while soaking in a natural hotspring after a nature walk, visiting a ghost town or historic museum, reading a favorite book by the lake, or skiing through a quiet winter wonderland. Sense the wonder, watching Chinook salmon return home after swimming 900 miles to their birthplace beneath the peaks, or viewing wildlife in meadows full of wildflowers. See it on foot, on skis, on horseback, from your snowmobile, kayak, or car. But don't miss it!

FALL – As the aspen leaves turn red and gold, many visitors come to take advantage of reduced lodging rates, uncrowded trails in the Sawtooth and White Cloud Mountains, crisp mornings and golden afternoons for quieter, more leisurely vacations. The days of autumn are ideal for hiking, climbing, photography, fishing, hunting, boating, scenic air tours, or simply enjoying the autumn colors.

WINTER – The Sawtooth valley becomes a winter wonderland as the valleys sparkle in a carpet of white powder and incredibly blue skies. Stanley and the Sawtooth Valley offer outstanding recreational opportunities for the winter enthusiast. Activities include snowmobiling, cross country skiing, hut skiing, snowshoeing and ski mountaineering, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and photography.

SPRING – During the spring Stanley is blessed with the annual arrival of our famous Salmon River Steelhead – ocean-going rainbow trout – which many call the region’s premier game fish. These spectacular and colorful fish return to local streams after spending an average of two years in the Pacific, growing to over two feet long. Just seeing these fish is unforgettable; lucky fishermen see them close at hand. In late spring, the valley is carpeted with an endless variety of wildflowers. Wildlife abounds, with elk herds often visible in the open meadows throughout the valley. The snowy peaks and green valleys offer outstanding opportunities for photographers in May and early June, while rafters and kayakers begin riding whitewater rapids of the Main and Middle Forks of the Salmon River. For many of these activities, equipment rentals are available locally, and local expert outfitters and guides can provide completely outfitted excursions.