Department of Parks and Recreation

Harriman State Park Programming
2026-07-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Boise) | Harriman State Park, 3489 Green Canyon Rd, Island Park, Idaho, 83429, United States
How do they travel?Wings and Feet.

Harriman State Park Programming
2026-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Boise) | Harriman State Park, 3489 Green Canyon Rd, Island Park, Idaho, 83429, United States
Who came by here?Wildlife Scavenger/ Nature Bingo Hunt

Observatory Program @Bruneau Dunes
2026-06-27 19:30 - 2026-06-28 00:30, 2026-06-26 19:30 - 2026-06-27 00:30, 2026-06-20 19:30 - 2026-06-21 00:30, 2026-06-19 19:30 - 2026-06-20 00:30, 2026-06-13 19:30 - 2026-06-14 00:30, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 2026-06-13 00:30, 2026-06-06 19:30 - 2026-06-07 00:30, 2026-06-05 19:30 - 2026-06-06 00:30 (America/Boise) and 9 more dates
Admission is $5 per person or $20/family. Includes a planetarium show, presentation, and telescope viewing. A Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee of $7 per vehicle is required to enter the park, or a valid Idaho State Parks Passport.

Printable Flyer:

https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/Star-gaze-at-BRU-2026.pdf

Twin Peaks Ranch State Park Grand Opening
2026-06-27 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Boise) | Twin Peaks Ranch State Park, 199 Twin Peaks Ranch Rd, Salmon, Idaho, 83467, United States
🌄 Grand Opening Alert!

Twin Peaks State Park is opening soon—and you’re invited.

Save the date, bring your curiosity, and get ready to explore a new Idaho destination. Full event lineup coming soon!

More details dropping shortly—stay tuned!

Priest Lake America 250 Event
2026-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Boise) | Priest Lake State Park, 314 Indian Creek Park Rd, Coolin, Idaho, 83821, United States
Presentation: “The Stars and Stripes Revolutionary Road” a history of the American Flag through the many faces of Old Glory.

Art was, born in Massachusetts, not far from his Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestors home in Bedford, Massachusetts. Like his Patriot Ancestor, Art proudly served in the military with the 101st Airborne Division, Military Intelligence office in Viet Nam. Honorably discharged in 1975 he went on to become a science teacher spending most of his time with the Spokane Public Schools. He moved to Olympia in 2003 and does not miss shoveling snow. In 2019 he was the founding President of the George Rogers Clark chapter in Olympia, WA.

Priest Lake America 250 Event
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Boise) | Priest Lake State Park, 314 Indian Creek Park Rd, Coolin, Idaho, 83821, United States
Presentation by Arthur “Art” Dolan: “The Worlds Greatest Breakup Letter: The Declaration of Independence”.

Art was, born in Massachusetts, not far from his Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestors home in Bedford, Massachusetts. Like his Patriot Ancestor, Art proudly served in the military with the 101st Airborne Division, Military Intelligence office in Viet Nam. Honorably discharged in 1975 he went on to become a science teacher spending most of his time with the Spokane Public Schools. He moved to Olympia in 2003 and does not miss shoveling snow. In 2019 he was the founding President of the George Rogers Clark chapter in Olympia, WA.

Valley County Boat Idaho Class
2026-05-31 09:00 (America/Boise) | Idaho First Bank 475 Deinhard Lane McCall, ID 83638, 475 Deinhard Lane, McCall, Idaho, 83638, United States

Night Sky Program
2026-05-28 21:30 - 22:30 (America/Boise)
Explore the night sky with Master Astronomer Chuck Schroll! Dr. Schroll serves as a volunteer for the National Park Service.

This will be a family and kid friendly program. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own binoculars to view the night sky. Chuck will have telescopes

Observatory Program (Holiday) @Bruneau Dunes
2026-05-24 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Boise)
Admission is $5 per person or $20/family. Includes a planetarium show, presentation, and telescope viewing. A Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee of $7 per vehicle is required to enter the park, or a valid Idaho State Parks Passport.

$5 – $20

Astronomy Night
2026-05-16 21:15 - 23:00, 2026-05-15 21:15 - 23:00 (America/Boise)
Come see the stars and learn about constellations!

Astronomy Night @ Three Island Crossing
2026-05-15 21:00 - 22:30 (America/Boise) | Oregon Trail History and Education Center, 1083 s Three island Park Dr., Glenns Ferry, id, 83623
Introduction to the Night sky and star gazing. Join us in the Oregon Trail History Centers parking lot. Bring a chair and binoculars if you have them.

$7.00 MVEF applies to all vehicles unless a valid Idaho Parks Passport is attached to the vehicle.

Bonner County Boat Idaho Class
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Boise) | Bonner County Sheriff’s Marine Division – 4001 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint, 4001 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864, United States
The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting several FREE Boat Idaho safe boating classes during 2026. Classes cover important topics such as state and county boating laws, rules of the road, safe boating practices, safety equipment requirements, navigation, boating etiquette, and specifics related to Bonner County waterways. All classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and will last approximately six hours so you may bring snacks or lunch if you would like.

2026 Spring Fishing Tournament @ Winchester Lake State Park
2026-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Winchester Lake State Park, 1786 Forest Rd, Winchester, Idaho, 83555, United States
Join us for the 2026 spring fishing tournament! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes are provided by local businesses. The winners will be determined by the total weight of the 10 heaviest fish submitted. Tiger Muskie not included in total weight. Sign-ups start at 8:00 AM at the boat launch, weigh-ins will need to be completed by 2:00 PM. $7.00 motor vehicle entrance fee applies, free with an Idaho State Parks Passport.
