Who says retirement is the time to slow down? Most retirees these days are looking for a place to spend their days recreating, socializing, and being an integral part of their communities. Recently, our beautiful town of McCall was featured in Where to Retire Magazine. It was a wonderful article featuring several couples who have chosen McCall for retirement. http://www.wheretoretire.com/
According to USA Today, Retirees more than ever before are looking for an active community. A community that offers opportunities for volunteering, keeping fit, a wonderful arts & continuing education programs. They are looking for places that have a rich arts and humanities scene, beautiful scenery, and ample ways to be involved. As a society we are far more active than our parents where at retirement age. To find a city that offers plenty to do on a fixed income, a positive quality of life, and a low cost of living is the goal of most retirees.
McCall, Idaho has a ton of ways to get involved. There is something for everyone.
- Alpine Playhouse
- McCall Arts & Humanities Council
- Kit Worthington Foundation for the Arts
- McCall Folklore Society
- McCall Curling Club
- Payette Lakes Ski Club – Little Hill
- Snowden Wildlife Sanctuary
- American Legion
- McCall Rotary International
- McPaws Animal Shelter
- Awesome Adaptive Wilderness Sports
- Friends of Kelly’s White Water
- Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center
- Friends of McCall Library
- Heartland Hunger & Resource Center
- Central Idaho Mountain Biking Association
- McCall Hiking Club
- University of Idaho – McCall Outdoor Science School
- McCall College
This list is just the tip of the ice berg of non-profits and groups. There is also 3 ski resorts, miles of Nordic skiing, hiking, and biking trails, several golf courses, and countless lakes, rivers, and streams for fishing. If you are looking to be active and spend lots of time outdoors McCall is the place for you. As the saying goes….We live where you vacation. So come live the vacation life style everyday.
