If you are traveling through parts of southern Idaho, you might notice a bit of haze in the air. There is a fire burning near the town of Banks, referred to as the Springs Fire, which has caused some travel delays along Highway 55 and Highway 17. A few campgrounds have been closed as a [...]
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18,000 Miles of Super-cool Mountain Trails
Idaho is blessed with 18,000 miles of super-cool mountain trails located on 20 million acres of national forest lands, 12 million acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and more than 1 million acres of state land. So if you’re planning a vacation to Idaho, and you’d like to try out some [...]
Celebrating Idaho’s Great Outdoors
Idaho celebrated America’s Great Outdoors Month in June and Idaho’s Governor Otter along with Governor’s across America issued proclamations declaring June as Great Outdoors Month in their states. Each state highlighted the benefits of active fun outdoors and the magnificent resources of forests, parks, refuges, public lands and waters. But did you know that Idaho’s [...]
Hard Working Dog @VisitIdaho # TYDTWDay
Last Friday (June 22) was “Take your Dog to Work Day”. I celebrated the occasion from the comforts of my home office with my best friend Gracie, an 11- year old Blue Heeler, Black Lab and Chow mix. Idaho is a dog-friendly place so I seized this opportunity to share some of Gracie’s favorite places [...]
Stars, Close Enough to Touch
Did you know that during the month of August, stars are closer to the earth than during any other time of the year? Star parties are popular in the summer months. Members of the Boise Astronomical Society host star parties in August. The Idaho Falls Astronomical Society also holds star parties throughout the summer. There is one in Lava Hot Springs [...]
“One Minute Idaho” Submissions
When Ira Glass, host and producer of the radio and television show This American Life, visited Boise in 2011, Boise State Public Radio, along with the Idaho Department of Tourism and The Story Initiative at Boise State University, presented “One Minute Idaho.” This was a writing contest open to anyone with an Idaho story to [...]
Big snowstorms increase Idaho snowpack to ideal levels for summer river trips
I went backcountry skiing near Idaho City last Saturday, and it was grand. Our biggest concern? Avalanche danger because more than 5 feet of new snow had fallen in the Idaho mountains since mid-January. It just came in with a bang! “What a difference a week makes,” said Ron Abramovich, Idaho snow survey supervisor [...]
First Experience – Women with Bait Steelhead Fishing Tournament
I was recently invited to fill an empty spot on a steelhead fishing adventure to the Salmon River outside of Riggins as one of my friend’s prior attendees was unable to make the trip. My friend had arranged to participate in the Women with Bait Steelhead Fishing Tournament held each year in Riggins. This was [...]
Stanley and its Sensational Sawtooths
When year-round recreation meets picturesque views, you’ve arrived in Stanley, Idaho. This is Sawtooth Mountain country, Stanley’s most deserved accolade. As a last chance opportunity to vacation before the next semester of school began, Stanley was our trip of choice for fresh powder, outdoor recreation and evenings of pleasant relaxation. The roads were perfectly clear as we [...]
13 Ways to Celebrate with your Valentine
1) Sweetheart Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene A romantic dinner on the lake that includes prime rib, chicken piccata, Caesar salad, au gratin potatoes, fresh fruit and a special Valentine’s dessert, served with a complimentary bottle of champagne. Saturday, February 11th | 6:30 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 14th | 6:30 – 8:00 [...]