Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
IDFG Challenge grants fund statewide conservation efforts
Route of the Hiawatha: A treasured spectacle through the Bitterroot Mountains
It was pitch-black inside the cavernous tunnel.
New campground opens near Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
Hayden Lake boat show on Sunday
Digital payments being accepted at Colville National Forest
Washington’s national forests are expanding digital payment options for recreation fees.
State pitches price hikes for parks and campsites
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are reshuffling state park fees to reflect rising costs and better align with rates in neighboring states.
Angler reels in Idaho catch-and-release record brown trout
There on the end of her line was one bruiser of a brown trout, a 30.5-inch monster she hoisted proudly from the boat. With the help of her guide, Caroline stre…
Tiered pricing coming to Ski Idaho passport program
ISAA launched the youth-access initiative in the northern part of the state in 1998, and it expanded the program in 2005 to include mountains in southern and e…
Railway tours combine old and new
The handcars proceed at their own pace along the Palouse River through a rural landscape of farms,horses, cattle, forests, and fields. After about 3.7 miles a …
Steps to protect yourself and the bat
In most cases, bat encounters are harmless situations. If you find a bat outdoors roosting (hanging upside down) on a wall or any other surface, such as trees,…
Many Glacier Valley closed due to flood risk
The entire Many Glacier Valley of Glacier National Park was closed Monday as widespread, heavy rainfall drenched the region.
Distemper found in Idaho raccoon population
Dr. Nicole Walrath, wildlife veterinarian with Idaho Fish and Game’s Wildlife Health & Forensic Laboratory says, “Canine distemper is a widespread disease primarily affecting canids, raccoons, and skunks. It is not…
Statewide trout stocking highlights for July
Twin Peaks Ranch State Park grand opening set
"Opening Twin Peaks Ranch State Park marks a historic milestone for Idaho Parks and Recreation," said IDPR Director Susan Buxton. "This park serves as a gateway to endless outdoor recreation opportunities while cre…
Idaho Falls angler returns to the record books