First Day Hikes 2026
2026-01-01 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Boise) | Idaho
Start the New Year off with a hike at Hells Gate State Park! Check in at the Lewis & Clark Discovery Center and hike our trails. Keep track of how many miles you hike and let us know before you leave. We will have chili, coffee, and hot chocolate available at the Discovery

Center!

First Day Hikes at Lucky Peak
2026-01-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Idaho
Lucky Peak State Park will be participating as a host for First Day Hikes on Thursday, January 1st, 2025. Join us for a fun family event, meandering along the greenbelt at Sandy Point Unit of Lucky Peak State Park. We will have a ranger-led, guided nature walk exploring wildlife, plants, the solar system, and more!The meeting point will be at the Sandy Point park office. See below for start times:*Sandy Point park office is the green building located at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam, under the letter “N” in “Keep Your Forests Green”.

Hike 1 – 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMHike 2 – 11:00 AM to 11:45 AMHike 3 – 12:00 PM to 12:45 PMHike 4 – 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Experience Idaho Loaner Backpacks that include binoculars will also be available to use while you are out hiking. Hot chocolate and cider will also be available at the park office for only $1 (cash only), so bring a thermos if you have one!

Questions? Contact the park!san@idpr.idaho.gov(208) 334-2432

Canyon County Marine Patrol Free Boating Safety Course
2026-01-14 08:00 - 2026-01-17 18:00, 2026-01-24 08:00 - 18:00 | Canyon County Marine Patrol Office, 12974 Iowa Ave, Nampa, Idaho, 83605, United States
Canyon County, ID – The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Division will offer free boating safety courses on Saturday, January 17, and Saturday, January 24. Sgt. Jason Roberts will teach the one-day introductory courses at the Canyon County Marine Patrol Office at 12974 Iowa Ave. (Lake Lowell Park) in Nampa. Attendees will learn general information about boats and maintenance, tips to make their boating experience safer, and how to be a more courteous boat operator. Boaters will also learn about Idaho laws and regulations associated with owning and operating a boat.

Attendees who complete the one-day course will receive a NASBLA boat safety card that is recognized in all 50 states. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch, snacks, and drinks, but a one-hour lunch break will be provided during each course.

People can register for the course on the Canyon County website or by emailing Sgt. Jason Roberts at jason.roberts@canyoncounty.id.gov.

FULL -Winter Observatory Program @Bruneau Dunes
2026-01-17 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Idaho
Public shows are limited to the first 25 reservations.

Call 208-366-7919 to make your reservation. 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.

Winter Observatory Program @Bruneau Dunes
2026-01-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Idaho

FULL Winter Observatory Program @Bruneau Dunes
2026-01-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Idaho

FULL - Winter Observatory Program @Bruneau Dunes
2026-01-31 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Idaho

FULL- Winter Observatory Program @Bruneau Dunes
2026-02-07 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-14 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Idaho

Cassia County Boat Idaho Class
2026-02-21 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 08:00 - 16:00 | Cassia County Sherriff’s Office, 129 East 14th St., Burley, Idaho, 83318, United States
The Cassia County Sherriff’s Office is teaching Boat Idaho Class’s

Bonner County Boat Idaho Class
2026-02-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Observatory Program @Bruneau Dunes
2026-03-13 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-14 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-20 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-21 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-27 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-28 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-03 18:30 - 23:30, 2026-04-04 18:30 - 23:30 and 1 more date | Idaho
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

Spring Bio-Blitz Scavenger Hunt
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Castle Rocks State Park & City of Rocks National Reserve, 3035 Elba Almo Road, Almo, ID, 83312, United States
Calling all naturalists for a citizen science event in Castle Rocks State Park and City of Rocks National Reserve. We want to find as many flora and fauna species as possible to celebrate the first days of spring. We will be using iNaturalist to capture data for this event. Meet at the Castle Rocks/City of Rocks visitor center at 9am to get instructions on data collection and maps of the area.

Boat Idaho Class, Gem County
2026-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | 330 E Main St Emmett, ID 83617, 330 E Main St, Emmett, Idaho, 83617

MASSACRE ROCKS RATTLESNAKE ROUND UP
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Massacre Rocks State Park, 3592 Park Ln, American Falls, Idaho, 83211, United States
DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT
