Articles promoting tourism in Central Idaho

Starting Monday, May 16, closures on SH-55 between Smiths Ferry and the Rainbow Bridge will shorten from 4-hour closures to 2-hour closures. The new schedule will be 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and will continue through Thursday, May 26. Outside of those closures, there will still be one-way, alternating traffic with 15-minute … [Read more...]

Full road closures on ID-55 near Smiths Ferry will begin on April 11, 2022.  Drivers can expect closures Monday - Thursday from 10am - 2pm.  Outside of those hours the road will be open to one-way traffic.  Highway 95 can be used as an alternate route. … [Read more...]

Starting Monday, March 14, construction on ID-55 near Smiths Ferry will resume. Drivers can expect one-way alternating traffic with 15-minute delays as crews anchor the hillside for long-term stability. Full road closures are anticipated to start in mid-April through the end of May. Drivers can expect full closures Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. … [Read more...]

SH-55 is open in both directions (Jan 25).  Crews  stabilized and experts assessed the hillside & concluded that it is safe for the traveling public. … [Read more...]

SH-55 is closed north of Smiths Ferry due to a rockslide overnight.  The road will remain closed as the highway safety is assessed.  Use  U.S. 95 as the alternate route. … [Read more...]

Construction on ID-55 near Smiths Ferry has been suspended for the winter.  Crews have winterized the work zone and removed equipment from the area.  The road has returned to two open lanes for drivers and will stay completely open until mid-March 2022. … [Read more...]

ID-55 near Smiths Ferry will remain closed at least through the Thanksgiving weekend (11/28) following a large rockslide that occurred on Thursday November 18, 2021.  Travelers make plans to use US-95 as an alternate route. … [Read more...]

ID-55 near Smiths Ferry is closed in both directions until further notice for rock fall (November 18, 2021).  It is closed at least until tomorrow. … [Read more...]

The unofficial Sisters' On The Fly Pow Wow gathering is this weekend.  We are looking forward to returning guests and new arrivals for this gathering September 23-26.  It's a fun and magical spectacle and if you are in the neighborhood, feel free to drive by and take a look at the wonderful creative display of vintage trailers and more . . . . . … [Read more...]

Riggins HOT SUMMER NIGHTS hosted by the Salmon River Chamber of Commerce welcomes you on July 23rd & 24th, 2021! The rockin’ most time of the year in Riggins happens the fourth Friday and Saturday of July. Gates open Friday at 4:00 and Saturday at 9am in the Riggins City Park. www.facebook.com/rigginshotsummernights/ Talent … [Read more...]