Today I’d like to talk about one of my favorite
places in the world: Silver City.
Silver City, Idaho is an old mining town turned ghost
town.
My family has been lucky enough to own our cabin in Owyhee
County for the last 57 years. My grandparents
bought our cabin in 1959. Over the
years, my father, grandfather, and uncle have turned the tiny
one-room-cabin-with-lean-to into a vacation home in the mountains. Weekend visits include sourdough pancakes
cooked on the woodstove along with Dad’s “cowboy coffee.” As kids, each of us took turns getting bathed
in the old wash bin and then entertaining ourselves by watching the wood burn
in the fireplace. While we now have
running water and solar power, there is no inside restroom. You’ll have to use the outhouse.
My childhood consisted of stories about Screaming
Alice who haunts the historic Idaho Hotel.
You can also visit two cemeteries viewing headstones dated back to
the1800s.
Since I am related to at least half of Owyhee
County, I have many other family members that also own a cabin in Silver
City. Visiting Silver City anytime of
the year (the road is open from late May to early October) is enjoyable, however,
every September, on the second weekend after Labor Day, this old ghost town
comes to life with the annual Open House.
During Open House weekend, the public is invited to tour 10-12 buildings
and private homes that have been opened up by the townspeople who own
them. This last September, I made sure
to dress for the occasion wearing my Sunday best!
If you have never been Silver City you are sure
missing out. When you are planning your
vacations for next year, make sure you add Silver City, Idaho to your list. You won’t regret it.
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