Spring Has Sprung
Spring sprang at the Rankin Motel and we are now open for another wonderful summer. Look at your calendars and put us on the map. You won’t want to miss the streams and fish not to mention the scenic views and cool air. We look forward to seeing you this summer. Send us an email, we’d love to hear from you!
Rankin Motel Room
A little make over always brightens a room. We’ve added some new color to the rooms along with new mattresses. The coffee pot is ready and the summer air is inviting. Hard to believe it is June already. The fishermen have arrived so the rivers must be ready for them. Watch out for that snow run off though, the water could be swift. We hope to see you soon!
Idaho Field
The sheets are being aired and ironed as the Rankin Motel prepares for another wonderful summer season ahead. We welcome all of you future travelers and look forward in anticipation to fish stories and maybe even a few moose sightings. The days will be getting longer as the sun shines across the beautiful Idaho landscape. Give us a call, we’ll be ready with the coffee on.
The days have gotten shorter now and the spuds are harvested. A soft layer of white has dusted the landscape. The Grand Tetons pictured above await the winter crowds to its ski trails and majesty. The Rankin Motel closes for yet another season of hospitality. We rest for a brief time yet stay plenty busy preparing for another summer of fishing, berry picking, and coffee on the lawn. God’s peace to all you travelers and we’ll look forward to seeing you again soon!
Started in 1997 the annual Mesa Falls Marathon draws many a crowd over this upcoming weekend. The race starts at Upper Mesa Falls and tapers down the mountain through Targhee National Forest and eventually into Ashton, Idaho. A route I am familiar with, the mountain unfolds into the rolling hills of farm land with the Grand Tetons accompanying each runner. The wind in the trees will cheer the runners forward. I hope everyone gets a chance to be there. I still am in heart and mind.The Rankin Motel welcomes everyone to the falls!
The Idaho landscape is rich with color and culture. Growing up in this area one gathers a great appreciation for the sky, land, and vistas. From the wind we hear the seasons pass. It is never too late to enjoy the crisp reminders of fall which will all too soon be upon us. We hope you visit and enjoy this country. The rolling hills beckon and invite you to experience.
Rankin Motel Cabin
Wherever you stay tonight, we hope your room has character! Comfort and ease are key to any lodging. These Auto Court cabins have seen many guests throughout their life time. One summer a family arrived too late in the evening to find ice cream in town. Not to be disappointed, Mr. Grover, Manager, delivered cones fresh from his freezer. Children, ice cream, and vacation, good memories.
Fishing is always a sport. When these girls captured their prizes late one evening, the best way to get a picture was the following morning. Someone failed to take them out of the freezer until photo op. You might note that the fish are not standing on their heads but they are quite stiff. Tell us your fish story! Or come see us and live one!
Fish Prize
Nestled in a unique part of southeastern Idaho, the Rankin Motel is a hub for access to fishing, hiking, and huckleberry picking. Don’t miss the upcoming Mesa Falls Marathon in August. Against the scenic Upper and Lower Mesa Falls, you can’t get any closer to ‘breathtaking’ views.
Built circa 1927, in Ashton Idaho, the Rankin Motel sits on Highway 20 to West Yellowstone National Park. In the tradition of the Auto Courts of the 1920s, the Rankin Auto Court provided hospitality throughout the years to travelers from all parts of the world. Join us along your way and enjoy a minute with us. We hope to capture a few experiences we’ve had with the visitors who have stopped by. Reflect, remember, and rest. We hope to see you!
