Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Logan Pass time limits helped juggle record July visitation, Glacier National Park officials say
Labor Day marked the close of Glacier National Park’s pilot season for a timed parking system at Logan Pass.
AmeriCorps deploys team to Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, has announced the deployment of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Phoenix 1 team to complete reforestation work in the Idaho…
IFG seeking public input for upcoming migratory game bird season
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its 2026-2027 migratory game bird season proposals.
River otter trapping in Panhandle Region concludes
The river otter harvest quota for Idaho Fish and Game's Panhandle Region was reached on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. As a result, the otter season for the Panhandle Region closed at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
Draw results available for spring black bear controlled hunts
A reminder that anyone hunting black bears in Idaho in 2026 must pass a bear ID test.
Burbot fishing is the perfect cure for cabin fever
The region's anglers looking to stave off cabin fever are encouraged to try burbot fishing on the Kootenai River Burbot are shifting from deep pools to shallow…
IDFG stocks Fernan, Cocolalla lakes with trout
Early trout stocking took place at Fernan and Cocolalla, delivering nearly 13,000 rainbow trout ahead of the usual April schedule. Normal stocking resumes in M…
Poaching incident at Orofino Elementary School results in conviction
Nelson initially faced five misdemeanor charges but later pled guilty in Clearwater County District Court to a flagrant (clear and intentional breaking of law) misdemeanor charge of taking a deer during a closed se…
Glacier park plans express shuttles, parking limit at Logan Pass
In an effort to make Logan Pass more easily accessible, Glacier National Park is rolling out a new ticketed shuttle system this summer that includes early morn…
It’s all in the genes
The fishers had been live captured from Minnesota forests back in November and transported via pickup truck to a research facility in Northwest Montana. There,…
Construction will cause partial closures in Glacier National Park
Officials plan to close access to Two Medicine at the park boundary during the spring and fall of this year to accommodate a trio of construction projects repa…
Glacier super: Vehicle reservation system didn't work
While no official word has yet to be released on Glacier National Park’s summer operations, Superintendent Dave Roemer told the crowd at the North Fork Interlo…
Mule deer lethally removed from captive elk facility
Volunteer camp host sought for Martin Landing
The volunteer camp host will receive a $200/month stipend and a complimentary RV site at Martin Landing that includes sewer, water, and electricity. The camp host must be on duty Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and al…
Scotchman Peaks' Winter Tracks connects kids with nature
Electronic devices may hold a wealth of information, but there’s nothing quite like a hands-on demonstration to make it stick.
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge ending
As an Iditarod Qualifier and part of the Rocky Mountain Triple Crown, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge has drawn mushers from as far away as New Hampshire, Canada,…