We'd love to welcome you to the
TRINITY RIVER ADVENTURE CABIN
JOIN US ON THE UPPER TRINITY RIVER WHERE YOU CAN FISH, YOUR DOGS AND KIDS CAN PLAY IN THE WATER AND THE WORLD KEEPS ROLLING ALONG.
YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE IT.
A New World
It has been a very tough couple of years for most people and our hearts go out to you all. As the world enters a new phase in the C-19 Pandemic, let's all be smart and take care of each other. We have been vaccinated and request our guests are as well. We are still employing extra sanitizing measures.
Give us a call to check availability or send us a text or email by clicking here for Sow's Ear almost on the Trinity River, but with full use of the riverfront, hot tub and more.
Our new video is finally ready! It doesn't cover the more mundane items such as the fact we provide bath towels and beach/dog towels, but it does show you the place and let you get a feel for the delightful vibe here where birds and deer lead the show.
Whatever you do, Get Outside. You have many directions possible right outside your door. We also have noted some of our favorite hikes in the welcome book which we send electronically to guests when they book (a hard copy is in the cabin).
Your dog(s) will love it up here! They are not required to be on leash as long as they're friendly with others. And if they are, our dog Buf (sounds like boof) can't wait to play with them and show them the ropes on taking a river dip.
Our Facebook page is gunked up with too much garbage by FB but it does have pictures of guests and stories about their visits. Check it out here.
During fire season we stage our two fire pumps on the river. Spraying water is great fun and provides cool photo ops. Maybe we'll put some kids on the path to becoming a firefighter. Heidi also will give kids a chance to drive Baby Blue Alice, our wonderful tractor. And yes, adults can qualify as kids to do these things, too.
Around here, we're all kids.
During fire season, our two fire pumps are staged along the river. Want to give it a whirl? It's a total gas.
Heidi also will introduce kids to tractor operation if they're interested and yes, adults can join in as well.
OUR DOG-FRIENDLY LEWISTON LODGING DESCRIPTION IS BELOW
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SOW'S EAR in Bucktail near Lewiston~Rates $165 per night for up to 6 guests. $15 per approved dog per stay. Add 5% of lodging for occupancy tax and $100 cleaning fee. Discounts for 3 or more nights are possible and week-long stays may be heavily discounted so do ask.
We offer a reduced rate for 1-2 guests/1 bed and we offer senior discounts as well as active military, EMS, police and firefighter discounts with ID. Contact us about them.
An end of the road, peaceful place just above the river. Full use of our river's edge hot tub and riverfront patio with fire pit are included. Great for 6, although we will consider going up to 8 guests, but it is frequently rented by couples who appreciate the solitude. Sow's Ear has 3 bedrooms/2 baths, a full laundry, a wood stove (we supply the firewood) and a heat pump for A/C and whole cabin heat. It has a wonderful porch with a bit of a river view. There is a BBQ gazebo outside with a Traeger pellet BBQ and a Weber (bring your own charcoal).
The porch is perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, drying gear and deer watching. Good dogs can run free here; they love this place.
We live on the river down the drive from Sow's Ear and are a great asset if you need to borrow something or jump your vehicle's dead battery, but we're pretty low-key and mostly you'll only see us if you'd like to.
Our location is perfect for water lovers and those who would like a peaceful retreat, not that you can't kick your heels up here. Play your tunes at the hot tub. Throw sticks into the river for your dogs. Enjoy your time here however you like. About our perfect location: Heidi gives guests free introductory SUP lessons right here and this is where our kayak lessons and guided trips start.
We really try hard to provide great lodging that is clean, welcoming and comfortable so it's rewarding when guests notice. We've gotten some of the sweetest thank-you notes from our guests but you'd have to be here to read them so check out our reviews on Google and Yelp to see it isn't just us tooting our horn.
By the way, Sow's Ear got its name thanks to the old saying "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear." Sow's Ear is not fancy but we have turned it into a really nice place to stay. There are all sorts of fine and rustic antiques; the furniture is attractive and comfortable; one bedroom is solid cedar and many walls have been paneled in great old barn wood. A lot of our guests return every year so we must be doing things right. Along those lines: we've made many major improvements in recent years, especially 2020-2021. It's just how we operate.
Check out our older Sow's Ear video here to see just how much it has evolved over the years! Our new video is above.
FISHING UPDATE:
Little beats wetting a line and contemplating the world around you. Choose the Trinity River a few steps down from your cabin, or Lewiston Lake or Trinity Lake 15-30 minutes away. If you're serious about catching steelhead or salmon it sure helps to fish with a local pro at least once, but some of our guests have gotten lucky and landed whoppers right here. Check out our Fishing page to see them as well as the list of fishing guides and more.
Steph & Scupper surf the Trinity
SUP PUPS!
Note the kayak on right has places to stand & SUP!
1st time on a SUP and he did very well
Lewiston Lake is ideal for easy paddleboarding
The big "Aaaah"
Heidi on a winter's day SUP