Adam's Gulch

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Atlas ObscuraSep 1

An Autumn in Sun Valley Is Unlike Any Other

Sun Valley is renowned for its winter ski slopes, drawing in thrill-seekers with its 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,500 acres of diverse, snowy terrain. Meanwhile, in summer, this pocket of Idaho comes alive with wildflowers, festivals, and. a slew of outdoor activities. But autumn, considered by locals to be the “secret season,” is full of wonders both cherished and unexpected. With its radian…

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  • Sun Valley ResortHotelThe updated Sun Valley Lodge offers more spacious guest rooms ─ many doubled in size ─ for a total of 108 with modern…
  • The KneaderyRestaurantServes hearty, "Rocky Mountain rustic" homestyle cooking.
  • Pioneer SaloonRestaurantIf you haven’t been to the Pioneer Saloon, you haven’t been to Ketchum!
  • Hemingway MemorialSightMemorial to author Ernest Hemingway overlooking Trail Creek.
  • Sun Valley SpaPlaceRustic oasis at Sun Valley Resort for massages and yoga.
  • Backwoods Mountain SportsPlaceBackwoods is a place for people who like to have fun, to revel in living in an incredible outdoor playground, and to…
  • Bigwood BreadRestaurantOffers delicious pastries, cakes, and sandwiches.
  • Community LibraryMuseumThis independent library is rooted in community service and lifelong learning.
  • SturtevantsRestaurant
  • Adam's GulchTrail
  • Elsewhere
  • Ketchum OktoberfestFestivalKetchum, United StatesWeekend-long celebration of beer and bratwurst in Champions Meadow.
  • Sawtooth BreweryRestaurantKetchum, United StatesLocal brewery serving drinks at the Oktoberfest festival.
  • Big Wood RiverTrailKetchum, United StatesGreat for fly fishing with excellent wading conditions in fall.
  • Ketchum CemeteryPlaceKetchum, United StatesDespite his legacy of work in Spain, Cuba, and Florida, the larger-than-life writer's grave is a simple affair tucked…
  • Trailing of the Sheep FestivalFestivalKetchum, United StatesHonors sheepherding history with sheepdog trials and parades.
  • Friedman Memorial AirportPlaceKetchum, United StatesAirport serving Sun Valley with flights from major cities.
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