IRTI History
The Idaho Recreation and Tourism Initiative (IRTI), created in 1988, is an enduring coalition of state and federal agencies and not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing Idaho citizens and visitors with expanded recreation opportunities.
IRTI wants to make it easy for people to come outside and play.
Idaho has a multitude of land management agencies and recreation providers whose roles can be confusing to the public. By working jointly, the coalition is able to provide information and services more effectively. IRTI-related projects are undertaken on a statewide basis, provide information and services at the local level, and benefit both Idahoans and visitors.
The Idaho Recreation/Tourism Initiative Partners (in alphabetical order) are:
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Idaho Department of Commerce
- Idaho Department of Fish & Game
- Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
- Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board
- Idaho Recreation and Park Association
- Idaho RV Campgrounds Association
- Idaho State Department of Agriculture
- Idaho Transportation Department
- National Park Service
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. Forest Service
- University of Idaho
- 2014-2018 summaries not retrievable
- 2013 Project Summary
- 2012 Project Summary
- 2011 Project Summary
- 2010 Project Summary
- 2009 Project Summary
- 2008 Project Summary
- Stay on Trails
- Idaho’s Scenic Byways
- Be Outside, Idaho!
- Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Plan (SCORPT)
- Visit Idaho
- Idaho Campground Directory
Meeting Minutes
Historic Meeting Minutes
- November 12, 2014
- August 20, 2014
- April 2, 2014
- December 11, 2013
- April 2, 2013
- November 27, 2012
- August 16, 2012
- April 5, 2012
- December 1, 2011
- September 28, 2011
- April 19, 2011
- December 7, 2010
- August 31, 2010
- May 7, 2010
- December, 2009
- August 11, 2009
- May 5, 2009
- December 8, 2008
- August 12, 2008
- April 1, 2008
- December 4, 2007
- August 14. 2007
History of Idaho State Parks
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation owes its existence largely to the vision of one man, Governor Robert E. Smylie. He looked into the future and saw a professionally managed system of state parks available for the enjoyment of all Idaho’s citizens and visitors. He kept that vision in mind when Roland and Averell Harriman offered to donate their beloved Railroad Ranch to the state if a professional managing agency was put in place before the transfer of their generous gift would take place.
Since 1965, the Department has been governed by a six-person board with each member representing a different geographic area of the state. The board has the power “to appoint a director to serve at its discretion” (Title 67, Chapter 42, Idaho Code).
Steve Bly
Robert L. Meinen