Food Scene
There are a few eateries in Arco and farther north in Mackay. Quite a few restaurants are open for the seasonal summer business- I'd be happy to help you with what I know, depending on your stay!
Pickle's Place
440 S Front StLost River Drive-In
520 W Grand AveLost River Drive-In is only open in the summer from June-August!
Deli Sandwich Shop
119 N Idaho StGolden West Cafe
2431 US-20Ken's Club
302 S Main AveSouth Valley Pizzeria is located in Bellvue, ID, so if you are exploring the Wood River Valley, this is a great pizza option!
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South Valley Pizzeria
108 Elm StSouth Valley Pizzeria is located in Bellvue, ID, so if you are exploring the Wood River Valley, this is a great pizza option!
Parks & Nature
Bottolfsen Park
This is a great 1.5 mile hike along a stream to a gushing spring coming out of a rock wall. There is a 40 mile drive to the trailhead, so you need to plan a 4 hour excursion.
Lower Cedar Creek
This is a great 1.5 mile hike along a stream to a gushing spring coming out of a rock wall. There is a 40 mile drive to the trailhead, so you need to plan a 4 hour excursion.
This iconic preserve is the source for NASA experiments, family explorations, and incredible star gazing. The monument is part of the International Dark Sky Community- they often hold viewings at night, please check with the rangers to see if it might fit with your vacation. This monument is only 10 minutes from the lodge!
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I-Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
This iconic preserve is the source for NASA experiments, family explorations, and incredible star gazing. The monument is part of the International Dark Sky Community- they often hold viewings at night, please check with the rangers to see if it might fit with your vacation. This monument is only 10 minutes from the lodge!
This is a world class fly fishing stream. Hit the water at dawn and dusk!
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Silver Creek Preserve
165 Kilpatrick Bridge RdThis is a world class fly fishing stream. Hit the water at dawn and dusk!
Iron Bog Lake
This high mountain lake has a 2 mile, steep hike into the lake. The views are amazing!
Essentials
A & A Market
218 N Idaho StSightseeing
A great drive to see the base of the tallest peak in Idaho! You can also see the shift in the valley from the 1983 earthquake!
Mount Borah Historical Marker
A great drive to see the base of the tallest peak in Idaho! You can also see the shift in the valley from the 1983 earthquake!