Sun Valley, Idaho
The name "Sun Valley" was thought up by a New York PR man who thought the name appropriate for a place that receives 250 days of sunshine a year. This marked the first time a PR agency was guilty of understatement. To find your sunshine and adventure and for the most up to date travel and vacation planning information on Sun Valley Idaho, the Sun Valley Idaho CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. The website contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.
Sun Valley rock climbing, hiking, and backpacking trips can end at the top of a ten thousand foot peak or at a pristine alpine lake. Spectacular views are everywhere and spotting wildlife is virtually guaranteed. Guided trips are available for any length trip and for any ability. For those choosing to go solo, maps and guide information are available at the Sun Valley/ Ketchum Visitors Center, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center, Ketchum Ranger District, local bookstores, and the Community Library.
Sun Valley features unique festivals you won't find anywhere else. The Annual Hemingway Festival celebrates the life of world-renowned writer Ernest Hemingway. The Trailing of the Sheep Festival in October celebrates the century-old traditional moving of sheep from the summer pastures to winter grazing grounds. Wagon Days, the Valley's largest event, celebrates the mining heritage of Ketchum. The event takes place over Labor Day Weekend and is filled with activities including a shoot-out on Main Street, an old fashioned fiddlers contest, kiddie carnival, and center-piece to the event: the Big Hitch Parade. The parade is the largest non-motorized parade in the Pacific Northwest and features museum quality wagons, buggies, and stagecoaches from around the countries. The Big Hitch is the grand finale to the parade. It is a massive historic Ore Wagon once used to haul ore for refinement to Ketchum. |
