About Boise County, ID

Grizzley and I set out the front door of my home here in Crouch, Idaho and headed out for a little walk.

There are some great undeveloped properties here in Garden Valley that separate the different communities. I live in the Packer John settlement and we walked through the Mountains Shadows subdivision.

Grizzley had a moment or two where he laughs at me while I stop to admire the streams and flowers along the walk.

The views in this subdivision are just amazing. There are many cabins, properties and land in Mountain Shadows for sale and I would love to walk you through this community to see if you can find your next home in this beautiful area if Garden Valley

I hope you enjoyed tagging along on our walk through the beautiful mountains of Idaho. Contact me to view one of the many cabins, homes, or lots for sale in Boise County. I even have geothermal and riverfront property available. -Dawn

Garden Valley Real Estate

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This part of Idaho is famous for challenging freshwater fishing, and those of us who live here are lucky enough to be within minutes of the water at all times.

Check out this 11lb. Mackinaw (Lake Trout) my friend caught at Stanley Lake two years ago. Believe me, she hasn't stopped bragging about it yet!

This young lady, visiting from Japan, was proud of the Rainbow Trout she caught at Martin Lake. Martin Lake and Bulltrout Lake are located within a few hundred yards of each other, on the Lowman Ranger District of the Boise National Forest. Both lakes are stocked regularly during the summer months, and offer handicapped fishing access.

Martin Lake

Countless small lakes can only be reached on foot, such as Bench Lake. Bench Lake trail is an easy, downhill (if you do it the right way!) overnight backpacking trip.

These two girls just landed this beautiful 17" Cuttthroat/Rainbow Trout hybrid from a small boat on Deadwood Reservoir.

Deadwood Reservoir is a fabulous multi-day getaway located about 25 miles north of Garden Valley. Check out the Idaho Visitor's Bureau for more information on Deadwood Reservoir, or a recent article on Deadwood campgrounds in the Idaho Statesman.

The state record for Atlantic Salmon was set here in 1995, when Garrett Buffington landed one weighing

13 lb. 6 oz. The reservoir also offers Chinook and Kokanee Salmon, and native Rainbow and Cuttthroat Trout.

Of course, it's not always summer here. Closed bodies of water remain open year-round, so these die hard ice fishermen use a hand auger to drill fishing holes at the Lowman Nature Fishing Ponds.

Aren't they adorable?

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game offers fishing licenses for sale by the day at a reasonable price, so prospective buyers can combine a home viewing visit with a day on our waters. Good luck!

-Dawn

Garden Valley Real Estate

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In the 10 years that I have lived in Garden Valley I have never had the opportunity to see this many Snow Geese land overnight in Garden Valley, Idaho.

Thousands of the birds landed in the fields near the Garden Valley School, turning the pastures brilliant white.

Here is a picture of the thousand that were on the ground and the following pictures shows the Snow Geese as they came wave after wave and landed. These Snow Geese were resting during migration, stopping only to feed on plants, rest, and resume flight the following day.

Snow Geese winter in the Pacific Northwest, down through California, across the Southwest, Texas and lower mid-west, the eastern Great Lakes and eastern seaboard. They avoid the warm southern states. The Snow Geese will often migrate back to the same properties every year.



When spring arrives, we may see these snow geese again as they return north to their breeding grounds on the tundra of the Arctic Circle.

By June, the adult pairs (which mate for life), will produce two to six eggs each year in a shallow ground nest. Their chicks are self-sufficient within hours, swimming and eating on their own. They stay with their parents for the first year or two, enjoying parental protection from Arctic Foxes, Bald Eagles, and Skua.

The huge, honking flocks may appear as a "U" formation or simply as a large "snowstorm" of white birds. Along the way, they rest in wet grasslands, and fields. Their diet is entirely vegetarian, consisting of grasses and grains, grazed from damp soils or even shallow water.

Adult snow geese are 27 to 33 inches long, with a wingspan of 4.5 feet. They weigh 3.5 to 7.3 lbs



I hope you enjoyed the rare treat of seeing thousands of these beautiful creatures briefly sharing my valley with me. -Dawn

Garden Valley Real Estate

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What a fun event coming up on September 26th....

The State Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a very fun day abroad the Thunder Mountain Line.

Passengers will enjoy a wonderful scenic train ride along the Payette River....whiile they enjoy Idaho Wine and Appetizers made from Idaho Food Products!

The 15 mile ride will depart from Horseshoe Bend at Noon on September 26th and will return by 4pm. The cost is $40 per person and can be purchased by calling 1 877-IDA RAIL (432-7245).

This event is in it's second year. Governor Butch Otter has declared September as Idaho Preferred Month (R) 30 days dedicated to recognize Idaho's food products and those who grow them!

This event is co-sponsored by The Idaho Department of Agriculture's Preferred Program, and Sysco of Idaho.

What better way to enjoy the wonderful food products of Idaho while sipping wonderful Idaho wine while enjoying the beautiful Mountain scenery and the gorgeous Payette River!

Make your plans to attend now!

I cant think of any better way to show you why you should but real estate in Garden Valley, Idaho then to share this incredible picture with you. I woke up to this view yesturday morning from my homes window. Folks if this doesnt convince you that heaven and earth meet in the mountains of Idaho and Garden Valley was created I dont know what more I can say!! LOL

This is a fantastic small mountain community to own a cabin, home or piece of land. There are lots of properties for sale and this is a great time to buy real estate!

Dawn

Garden Valley Real Estate as

43 Degrees North Real Estate

208-861-0734

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