A brief history of Grandjean

The name Grandjean comes from Emil Grandjean, a Dane who came to the United States in the early 1880's. He hunted and trapped in this area before the turn of the century and became forest supervisor of the Boise National Forest in the early days of the twentieth century.

Sawtooth Lodge first opened for business in 1927. The original owner was Babe Hansen, a colorful lady who handled managerial duties and was also the guide and packer. Babe's geographical namesake, Hansen Lake, lies near Observation Peak.

The original structures Babe began with were remnants of a forest service station. The main building now comprises the lobby and kitchen of Sawtooth Lodge, and four rustic cabins are still in use.

Several owners later, the Lockett family took over the lodge in 1954. The second generation, Linda and Rodney Lockett, have been managing the lodge for the past twenty years.