Recent Press Releases
October 4, 2023 - Announcing Castle Rocks State Park Facility Closures for 2024September 19, 2023 - The 2023-2024 Be Outside, Idaho! Grant Cycle is Now OpenSeptember 19, 2023 - IDPR Grants Department is Accepting Applications for Recreational Grants Until Jan 2024September 13, 2023 - Ponderosa State Park to Start Prescribed Burning September 2023September 1, 2023 - Fire Restrictions to End, but Fire Safety Still NecessaryAugust 30, 2023 - Fire Restrictions Eased at North Idaho Parks — Campfires Allowed for Labor Day Weekend!August 9, 2023 - Fire Restrictions Within Idaho State ParksJuly 1, 2023 - Join Us for RecFest 2023 and Eagle Island’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Saturday June 03May 26, 2023 - New Observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park to be Dedicated on June 1, 2023 Featuring Idaho’s largest and Most Capable TelescopeFebruary 2, 2023 - City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification from the International Dark-Sky AssociationDecember 12, 2022 - Upcoming Winter Events with Idaho Parks and RecreationNovember 10, 2022 - Hazardous Tree Removal at Eagle Island State Park to Begin Nov 14, 2022September 8, 2022 - The 2022-2023 Be Outside, Idaho Grant Cycle is Now Open!September 1, 2022 - Annual Grant Workshops Start Soon – Sign up now!August 30, 2022 - Volunteers Wanted: Fun Projects at Harriman, Round Lake, Castle Rocks, and City of Rocks on National Public Lands DayAugust 1, 2022 - Honoring Robert Meinen, former Idaho Parks and Recreation DirectorApril 28, 2022 - Bear Lake Gets New Reservation System for North BeachApril 22, 2022 - New Thousand Springs Visitor Center to Provide More Opportunities, Convenience to VisitorsApril 13, 2022 - World Migratory Bird Day – “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night” Event – May 14, Ponderosa State Park, McCall, IdahoDecember 22, 2021 - Upcoming Winter Events with Idaho Parks and RecreationDecember 3, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Makes Changes to Snowmobile and Off-Highway Vehicle Sticker ProgramsNovember 8, 2021 - 2022 Reservations Open for Idaho State ParksOctober 14, 2021 - Mike Roach Appointed to IDPR BoardJuly 15, 2021 - Fire Restrictions Within Idaho State Parks (Updated 08/26/2021)July 12, 2021 - Fire Ban in Effect for all North Region Idaho State ParksJuly 8, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Has Another Large Grant YearMay 27, 2021 - Memorial Day Campers and Outdoor Recreationists Encouraged to Be Good Stewards, Show Respect for Idaho LandsMay 20, 2021 - Annual Magic Mountain OHV Safety Fair Starts June 4, 2021May 18, 2021 - National Safe Boating Week Begins May 22, 2021April 13, 2021 - Idaho State Parks Make Several Fee AdjustmentsMarch 16, 2021 - “Building Idaho’s Future”: Gov. Little Signs Bill Investing in Outdoor Recreation and State ParksFebruary 24, 2021 - Notice: Pasture for Lease at Castle Rocks State ParkFebruary 19, 2021 - Susan Buxton to Lead Idaho Department of Parks and RecreationJanuary 28, 2021 - Idaho State Parks Smash Visitation Record in 2020January 25, 2021 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Increases Registration Vendor Options StatewideDecember 23, 2020 - Idaho’s First Day Hikes Event Goes Virtual for 2021November 30, 2020 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Simplifies Camping Fee Structure; Increase Entrance FeeNovember 23, 2020 - Former Idaho Parks Director Yvonne Ferrell DiesNovember 20, 2020 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Gets New, More User-Friendly Website