Dash through the snow; Idaho sleigh rides offer nostalgic holiday fun

12/18/2009
Boise, ID (December 18, 2009)--Bundle up and get ready for a Currier & Ives-style sleigh ride into a winter wonderland, right here in Idaho.

In Sun Valley, a sleigh ride to Trail Creek Cabin for dinner is traditionally one of the most memorable and fun winter experiences for the entire family. Horse-drawn sleighs leave the Sun Valley Inn three times a night. The 30-minute ride takes riders to the Trail Creek Cabin, built in 1937. The cabin is a memorable place to enjoy a classic dinner. Menu highlights include the Hemingway Meatloaf and locally harvested filet mignon. Reservations should be made well in advance to ensure availability. Weather permitting, sleighs will run mid-December through March. www.sunvalley.com

The Bogus Creek Outfitters Winter Sleigh Ride and Dinner offers a more rustic experience. Snuggle in your blankets as you're whisked off to cozy Kenyan Cabin, nestled deep in the woods, just 17 miles north of Boise. You will be greeted by a warm fire, live acoustic music and hot drinks. Cowboy Bob will spin a few tall tales while you savor a grilled steak and prawns dinner. www.boguscreek.com 

Linn Canyon Ranch offers a sleigh ride in an authentic Western sleigh, drawn by Bill and Bob, the powerful Percheron draft team. The ranch is nestled in its own private canyon on the edge of the Teton Valley near Victor, ID and Jackson Hole, WY, yielding extreme views of the Rocky Mountains throughout the sleigh ride. After listening to jingling bells and gliding across open meadows, have a cup of hot chocolate and an authentic western meal. Afterwards, sit back and relax in front of the ranch’s cozy fireplace.  www.linncanyonranch.com

Idaho is home to thousands of miles of biking trails, mountains to climb, lakes to fish, 17 ski resorts and more whitewater than any other state in the lower 48. So take a break from it all and come out to play. Idaho—adventures in living. Visit www.visitidaho.org for more information and vacation ideas.

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