Johnny Sack and Yellowstone Park flowers

Johnny Sack's Cabin is located at Big Springs, in Island Park, Idaho. The cabin's unique location, construction, and furnishings provide for an interesting visit. Johnny Sack, a German cabinet maker, came to the United States in his 20's. In 1929, he leased a small tract of land at Big Springs from the Forest Service. The cabin was started in 1932 and completed three years later. Even though he was a bachelor all his life, he had many friends and visitors.What makes the craftsmanship of Johnny Sack unique is the use of bark in the details of the house and his furniture. (He did all the work himself). Through careful preparation of the lumber, the bark remains on the wood, providing a creative texture and color to the trim of windows, wall panels, ceiling lamps, chairs, desks, beds, and other wooden items. John Sack was only 4 feet 11 inches tall. After Johnny's death in 1957, the cabin was to be removed along with all the other private Cabins in the area. Through the efforts of interested citizens, the cabin and its colorful history was preserved. The cabin is maintained by a local non profit organization. (Verbiage taken mostly from the Johnny Sack website, pictures are ours!).

This is a carving of Johnny Sack that a "local" did after Johnny died. The height was correct but everyone agreed that according to pictures, his dog was much larger and came well up to Johnny's waist.                  We finally drove in to the park to deliver me to Lamar. Due to all the extra rain the park has had this year the flowers are quite beautiful!