Monday, July 21, 2014

Redfish Lake

Redfish Lake, Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley, Idaho

A few weeks ago, Daniel and I headed up to the Sawtooth Mountains with his family to enjoy a couple days at the lake—and what a relaxing paradise it was! We vacationed at Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley, Idaho and it was the perfectly rustic, secluded, dream-worthy place we had heard all about. The 18-room lodge sits on Redfish Lake, and is completely surrounded by the rocky, jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains. We were there in late June during the work week, so it was right before the big 4th of July holiday, and hardly anyone was there—it felt like we had the place all to ourselves.

We were up at the crack of dawn (well, I was anyways) each morning hiking, running, and exploring the hills. One morning, Daniel and I beat the sun and trekked 10-miles over a beautiful hiking trail that ended at a beaver dam. That trail began just off Redfish Lake Lodge, and I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for an easy-going, forest hike. While we were there, we also boated, fished, lounged on the beach, and ate our fair share of ice cream—consisting of at least one soft serve cone (if not two) per day.

For meals, we enjoyed breakfast at the lodge's restaurant, dined at the lodge's outdoor gazebo for most lunches, and drove into Stanley each night for dinner. We ate burgers at the Bridge Street Grill, pizza at Papa Brunee's, and a very nice steak dinner at the Stanley Kasino Club. If you visit the Kasino Club, you must try their mud pie. It's out of this world—I get mud pie everywhere I go... I just love it—and this slice was top notch. It was big enough to feed four, but as you can imagine, I ate the entire thing by myself—and savored each bite.

See more photos from our weekend surrounded by the Sawtooths below.

Redfish Lake in Stanley, Idaho
Sawtooth Mountains in Stanley, Idaho
The beautiful Sawtooths in Stanley, Idaho.
Fishing at Redfish Lake in Stanley, Idaho
Fishing off our pontoon boat. I was the unlucky one who didn't catch anything but some good sun rays that day.
Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley, Idaho
The guys, enjoying soft serve under the shade of the lodge's patio.
Redfish Lake in Stanley, Idaho
Redfish Lake, Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley, Idaho
Redfish Lake in Stanley, Idaho
Redfish Lake Lodge General Store in Stanley, Idaho
Redfish Lake Lodge's General Store. There were many, many treats to be found inside.
Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley, Idaho
Redfish Lake hiking trails in Stanley, Idaho, Fishhook Creek Interpretive Trail
This is Fishhook Creek, which runs right alongside most of the trails surrounding the lodge.
Fishhook Creek Beaver in Stanley, Idaho
We spotted a beaver!
Sawtooth Mountains in Stanley, Idaho
Fishhook Creek Interpretive Trail in Stanley, Idaho

If you're in the Idaho area and looking for a getaway spot that's rustic, romantic, and boasts some of Idaho's most beautiful scenery, be sure to check out Redfish Lake. I can't wait for our next trip back.

15 comments:

Aunie said...

Ahh! I'm so glad you had a great time at Redfish Lake Lodge. :) My aunt and uncle own the place and it is definitely my favorite place to vacation!

Aunie said...

WOW! That place is GORGEOUS!

Aunie said...

It looks so beautiful! I love the outdoors! I'm so glad you had a great time :)
xoxo
Allison over at Allison's Eye

Aunie said...

What a beautiful spot!!!! Happiness is all over your face, too. :)

Aunie said...

so beautiful!!

Aunie said...

What?! They do!? How amazing!! I'd spend all summer there if my aunt and uncle owned it :)

Aunie said...

Thanks Meghan... and so secluded!

Aunie said...

So glad you can see it, too. Thanks Shannon!

Aunie said...

How beautiful! Man! I just love this!

My kind of Vacation!

We took Emry on Trainpalooza this past weekend.

Come over to my spot and see the pictures!

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Aunie said...

I think you're due for another visit!

Aunie said...

How fun!! I bet Emry just loved it. I'm coming to check it out now :)

Aunie said...

Now this is my kind of vacation, this place looks AMAZING.

Aunie said...

It was so relaxing. I know you'd love it!

Aunie said...

I really need to come visit Idaho (in the summer of course, so I don't freeze to death!) because all these places you visit are simply beautiful!

Aunie said...

Oh please do!!! It's a rustic place anywhere outside of Boise, that's for sure :)

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