Category: Blog
The Trail Connects Us All
New Waysides Project Honors Shared Cultural HistoryFamed for its expansive and unique beauty, Idaho's outdoor adventures never seem to disappoint. From forest to stream and everywhere in between, there is always something new to discover.
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Avy Savvy 2023 Recap
On Monday December 11, 2023, nearly 400 people gathered together at the Idaho Falls Colonial Theater for the 2nd Annual Avy Savvy event. The large and ornate theater was filled with snow-lovers from all walks of life and all recreational backgrounds, each here to gain a better understanding of the I
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Six Safety Tips for Every Water Sport Enthusiast
The safety and well-being of those who choose to spend their time in one of Idaho's state parks and participate in on-the-water activities on Idaho's lakes and rivers is a priority. So, here are six safety tips for every water sports enthusiast.
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Partnership in Action
The Idaho Trails Association (ITA) recently completed a trail maintenance project on a portion of this trail called the Little Queens River Trail. The workgroup was comprised entirely of female volunteers. They spent 7 days outdoors, brushing trail and moving logs—some of which were more than 30 i
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Our Junior Ranger Story
The state-wide Junior Ranger program was started in Idaho State Parks in 2017. It provides a major marketing component for the agency that connects directly to the agency mission, provides a rallying point for staff and volunteers, adds another attraction, and provides a way for youth to make meanin
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Women in Outdoor Recreation
As the outdoor recreation industry continues to grow, we welcome the many changes along with it. Notably, the increase in diversity, equity, and inclusion movements across the nation, which help to promote the message that the outdoors are for everyone! One example of this comes from a study done by
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10th Annual Magic Mountain OHV Safety Fair
It was one of those late spring mornings that felt like a mid-summer afternoon. The smell of exhaust and the low rumble of a dozen engines hung in the mountain air. Faces peeked out from behind the helmets of new and veteran riders alike as each prepared themselves for the upcoming course.
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New Roots Program
Bags of trash in hand, nine students took to the trails of Eagle Island State Park. Their goal: collect litter, learn about nature, and monitor recently installed bird boxes within park bounds. The students talked excitedly amongst themselves, asking questions about wildlife and local flora.
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Cabin Fever? Get Outside!
In these strange times of uncertainty, we want to remind you that your Idaho state parks will remain open and are a great place to explore the outside world–while still maintaining a safe distance from others.Your safety and well-being is a top priority to us, so we've implemented a few changes fo
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Birder’s Log – February 2020
They know they are messing with us…you know…birds. After hundreds of years and billions of bird records, well-respected ornithologists have amalgamated and synthesized the data into field guides. From Roger Tory Petersen's 1934 A Field Guide to the Birds to The Sibley Guide to Birds (2nd Edition
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