Payette Lake McCall

...               ***** So ends our journey.  We love to travel these United States but it is also great to return home.  Until next time, so long and take care. ...

... Idaho.  We have spent the last couple of days at Pondersa State Park which is located close to the shores of Payette Lake.  This is another beautiful part of a state we are quickly becoming enamored of.   We are actually talking ...

... in the decor. Several restaurants and taverns are located on the lake side of the complex. They all offer inspiring panoramic views of Payette Lake and the mountains that surround it. Wow, what a view! Mom made it a fivesome at our table. We ordered ...

... Fasten those seat belts down snug is all I can say. The ride to the end is worth it as Osprey Point offers fantastic views of Payette Lake and the surrounding mountains. We have also taken a lot of short walks of a mile or less several times a day. Molly ...

... long windy river/lake (river or lake?  it was narrow and windy like a river, but wasn't moving, and fed into the big Payette Lake.)  Anyway it was a great paddle, about 2.5 hours round trip down to the main lake and back. It was early afternoon ...

... we still had to move slowly. After more winding roads, ranchlands and shrouded mountain vistas, we arrived in McCall, a nice mountain town on Payette Lake, becoming more upscale all the time. Lots of summer homes and a few private clubs. The setting ...

... We leave Highway 95 in favor of Highway 55. Another a half an hour of travel puts us in McCall. We travel through the town that lies on the southern bank of Payette Lake. Just a few miles past downtown is our home for several days, Ponderosa State Park. ...