Tammany Creek is a stream that runs through part of Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston, Idaho that has operated as a living classroom location since 2014. The creek, while beautiful, has suffered ecological damage, mostly due to improper upstream land uses like removal of riparian vegetation, and nat
When we hear the word ‘interpretation’ most of us think about language, but interpretation means so much more than translating. Interpretation is the act of teaching others about the cultural, historical, and biological influences of an area. Many of our Idaho State Park Rangers are skilled interpre
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.
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