Surrounded by mountains and located 100 miles from Boise, McCall, Idaho is an ideal destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, skiing, boating, fishing and golf. While the city is a popular winter destination, there is plenty to do all year long. Historically, McCall was a logging community; however, the last of the sawmills closed in the late 1970s. The area that constitutes present-day McCall was first settled by Native American tribes, the city was officially established in the late 1880s. Tourism has been a big part of McCall’s economy since the turn of the 20th century. Around 1923, the popular Winter Carnival began, and in 1938, McCall served as a backdrop for the Academy Award-nominated film Northwest Passage. McCall is home to one of four smokejumper training bases in the U.S., which opened in 1943. McCall is also home to the 1,000-acre Ponderosa State Park. The park boasts some of the oldest trees in the Western United States. The city’s website connects residents and visitors to a wealth of information, including public notices, a calendar of local events, and updates on initiatives in progress. These initiatives include a green building plan and a business park plan. In 2010, McCall received an award from America in Bloom honoring it for community involvement. McCall was one of three finalists for the award for landscaped areas. The city was given a Bloom rating of four out of five blooms, an excellent rating for the first year of participation in the America in Bloom program. In July of 2011, McCall celebrates 100 years of incorporation. The City Council is scheduling a number of events throughout the year with the assistance of a volunteer planning committee. Volunteers are welcome to serve on other city committees, such as historical preservation, transportation and planning and zoning.