Recent Press Releases
September 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 WebsiteNovember 13, 2020 - Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Wins Award for Junior Ranger ProgramNovember 12, 2020 - Reservations for State Park Campsites Available on December 10thOctober 19, 2020 - Idaho Parks and Recreation Receives CARES Act Funding to Cover COVID-19 Impacts to Parks, Sees Record VisitationOctober 6, 2020 - Health Advisory Issued for Cascade Reservoir Due to Harmful Algal BloomSeptember 25, 2020 - Thousand Springs State Park Visitor Center to Provide New Opportunities, Convenience to VisitorsSeptember 18, 2020 - Be Outside Idaho Grant Program to Temporarily Suspend Grant Cycle for 2020-2021September 16, 2020 - IDPR Recreational Grant Cycle BeginsSeptember 8, 2020 - Susan Buxton Becomes Interim Director of the Idaho Department of Parks and RecreationAugust 5, 2020 - Director Langhorst to Retire from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation on August 28July 30, 2020 - Record $13 Million for Recreational Grants Awarded by the Idaho Department of Parks and RecreationJuly 27, 2020 - Idaho Boaters Encouraged to “Mind Your Wake”July 6, 2020 - National Park Service to release General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for City of Rocks National Reserve
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