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located near river-rafting experiences. You
can float mighty Idaho rivers and splash
through the rapids during the day, then end
up at a shoreline camping site, where your
tent is already set up and furnished, and a
chef prepares a gourmet meal.
Far and Away Adventures based in Sun
Valley offers what it calls American Safari
wilderness luxury, with personalized,
guided adventures on the Middle Fork of
the Salmon River. Week-long trips include
tents set up and ready to use when you
arrive in camp. The guides prepare dinner
while guests relax in comfortable chairs.
Similar trips are available on the Owyhee
and Bruneau River canyons. The glamping
experience includes the comforts of “civ-
ilized” camping placed in a secluded, wild
location to which rafters float.
Billie Jean Gerke, owner of Twin Cedars Camping and Vacation Rentals in Sandpoint, Idaho, with her mule Chefs prepare meals, staff sets up and
Buner Pie up Grouse Creek at Wylie Knob in the Cabinet Mountains. Her dog Beau also made the trek. breaks down camp, and the tents feature beds,
Photo courtesy Billie Jean Gerke.
carpeting, and nightstands with lanterns.
of kitchen accommodations and lots of hot Guests can imbibe wines during tastings
GLAMPING | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 water, she said. on site (far-away.com/wilderness-luxury-cus-
“The view is breathtaking day and night tomized-to-your-desires).
a time for five years straight, but missed and there were deer to greet us every morn- Riverdance Lodge, based in Syringa,
this year due to an injury. ing and evening,” Abatt said. Idaho, claims to have the best glamping
She said she likes being self-contained For Gerke, who is a backcountry horse- experience in Idaho. Situated next to the
with everything she needs in a small woman, downhill skier, and bicyclist, hitting Clearwater River, the site is home base for
area while “looking out at an expan- the trails brings supreme satisfaction. Her those heading for hiking trails and moun-
sive view, swimming, and having my guests frequently use the glamping expe- tain and river adventures including rafting,
beloved dogs as company.” rience as a jumping-off point. Skiing at fishing, and horseback riding.
Bess Byers said she and her mom, Mary Schweitzer Mountain is virtually within the Situated by a swift creek, each of their
Jo Abatt, stayed at the Gypsy bell tent as neighborhood, and a host of nearby trails glamping tents are furnished with a king-
part of a road trip to celebrate Mary Jo’s offers great views and adventures. sized bed (which can be separated into two
retirement. The tent was cozy with plenty Nearby, she said, a short trail, suitable twins), antique chairs, a small table, and
for anyone, takes you to Grouse Creek Falls, a wood stove. They feature a back porch
Wylie Knob, and Strawberry Mountain. area with an antique clawfoot bathtub and
The Hemlock trail will take you into the a front porch area.
backcountry. Fault Lake, in the Selkirk There is a cook table with a gas stove,
Mountains takes you to “a really spectacular and each tent has a picnic table. A nearby
alpine lake,” and on the way you pass big shaded area hosts grills and a fire ring. A
granite cliffs and slopes. shower and bath facilities are close by.
Overhead Door Company of Lewiston-Clarkston ™ For those craving even more outdoor They also have small and large custom log

We understand how very important repeat customers adventures while enjoying the glamping cabins (riverdancelodge.com/accommodation/
are. That’s why you’ll notice extra personal attention experience, consider sites strategically glamping-luxury-camping).
given to every person who comes to us.
Linn Canyon Ranch in the Teton Valley
We specialize in: of Idaho offers three glamping tents and a
• Overhead Door Sales timber-frame cabin, all with an eye toward
• Installations and Service Vogts privacy. They specialize in adventures on
• Manually and Electric Doors
• Remote Control Systems horseback, with gourmet dining at the
• Models for every conceivable application Heating Serving the ranch and evenings around the campfire

Let us have an opportunity to earn your trust. & Air Pocatello Area (linncanyonranch.com).
since 1892
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