National Association of
State Park Directors
2008 Annual Conference
September 1-5, 2008
Boise, Idaho

 
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) and the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) welcome you to participate in the 2008 NASPD Conference, September 2-5, 2008 at the Boise Center on the Grove in beautiful downtown Boise, Idaho.

Located along the river where the desert meets the Rocky Mountains, Boise is one of America’s most livable and likable cities. In a remote urban setting, Boise offers first-class meeting space, quality accommodations, exciting attractions, cultural arts, shopping, fine dining and outdoor adventure all at affordable prices. In addition, moderate temperatures and low humidity make it the perfect place to play year-round.

Whitewater Adventure

Idaho is rolling out the red carpet for this year’s NASPD Conference-goers and plans to make your short stay a memorable one. The setting is perfect, conference programs will be top notch and the diverse tours will provide a taste of what makes our state so great.

Whether you crave a whitewater adventure or prefer a leisurely stroll down our famous Greenbelt, this conference will be memorable.

The conference theme - “Keeping it real in a virtual world,” centers on bridging the gap between natural resource management and the

Hit the Idaho Greens

digital age. We hope to incorporate messages on technology, the implications of climate change within our industry and the importance of creating unique programming for youth. In addition, we’ll touch on our responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint and set examples within our respective states on the importance of living “green.”

Boise!

About the Venue

Conference Programming

Conference Hotel

Draft Agenda

Activities & Tours

Participant Registration

Vendor Information

Planning Your Trip

Come, experience our great state and engage in thoughtful discussion with your peers. Your Idaho adventure awaits!

Download registration materials to assist you with planning your stay and designing your Idaho escapade. Due to their nature, some of the planned activities require pre-registration and will be first-come, first-served. Get your registration forms in early to ensure your seat! Register online to expedite the process or mail your forms and payment to the address provided within. The deadline for registration and payment is May 31, 2008.  

Downtown Boise

Questions? Send us an email:  inquiry@idpr.idaho.gov.