Travelling through western Idaho on a beer tour in...

Travelling through western Idaho on a beer tour in support of my beer blog, I had the opportunity to see and experience many things I don t get at home. I live in the coastal plains so I don t get to see mountains unless I travel. Well, West Central Idaho has plenty of mountains and a resort I stayed at and liked is the Tamarack Resort and its Lodge at Osprey Meadows.

With Tamarack, you get an assortment of lodging options such as cottages, townhouses, and more. I stayed at the lodge and I liked it from the moment I set foot in the lobby. The leather furniture in the lobby, fireplace, wood, and other features make you feel right at home and this home- like feeling continues when you interact with the lodge personnel, all of whom seem anxious to make your visit the best it can be.

Starting with the rooms, they are quiet and once again, have a lodge- like feel, as one would expect. At the same time, they are modernized so don t worry about finding places to plug in your electronics. They have everything you need to keep in touch with the outside world, if you so choose. And they are offered in hotel unit, studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom units.

Outside of the rooms is where you will want to be, however, starting with a walk onto the lobby balcony where you can gaze at the mountains in the distance. Depending on the season, you may also choose to go skiing, snowboarding, hiking, etc. And if you would rather stay right next to the resort, there is an outdoor pool, two hot tubs, fitness center, library, spa, and other extras.

Tamarack resort is currently under construction and because of this, it doesn t have as much to offer as it soon will. Once completed, this area will be like a small village complete with its own shops, stores, restaurants, and other attractions. But even without the village completed, Tamarack s Lodge at Osprey Meadows is still a very cool place to stay. The calm, peaceful atmosphere, mountain views, and attentive customer service make this resort a great place for a getaway right here in west central Idaho, about 2 hours north of Boise.