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Best Off-Road Backcountry Idaho Lodges & Venues

If you explore the great outdoors at all, you already know some of the best places on earth are far beyond the road’s end. Hidden in the folds of our beautiful state of Idaho are oases that miraculously meld creature comforts with authentic wilderness experiences. One of the best off-road, backcountry

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Our Hidden Gem. How We Celebrate Idaho!

Most will agree that Idaho is truly a hidden gem and a place to enjoy monumental outdoor opportunities. We’ve also got high mountain peaks, lots of rivers and recreational opportunities.  Well, so do lots of other states. We have potatoes too, and thats a commodity Idaho is well known for

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Mackay Bar Outfitters Fly Fishing on the South Fork Salmon River

Dreaming of Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River

You’re in the Frank Church “River of No Return” Wilderness [ Upper Salmon River ] on a jet boat,  fishing for steelhead with Mackay Bar Ranch.   Life can’t get much better than that! Its that time of year we start thinking about early spring fishing.  The frozen river thaws,

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Steelhead Fishing with Friends
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Mackay Bar Outfitters and Guest Ranch owners Buck and Joni Dewey (and Dax) have put a lot of effort and emphasis on the details of ...
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If you draw an Idaho Bighorn Sheep Tag, Hire An Outfitter To Ensure the Hunt of a Lifetime
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GOOD NEWS! Entertainment & Recreational Expenses That Survived Tax Reform
As a former financial professional where I ran my own CPA firm for many years, pre-dating a full time gig with Mackay Bar Ranch,   ...
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Avoid Crowded Summer Vacation Destinations. Opt for a 5 star Wilderness Venue on the Salmon River
Mackay Bar Ranch is, by “nature”,  a social distancing vacation destination where You don’t have to sacrifice creature comforts (like hot showers, stylish comfort & ...
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Building in the Backcountry (Part 2 of 6): Guest Room Remodel
As a continuation of our “Building in the Backcountry” series, we want to Share not only the challenges of remodels for the Private Guest Cabins ...
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More than just a Steelhead fishing trip
I was a bit nervous to take a few customers and employees fishing for steelhead… At times they can be hard to catch… However, Buck ...
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