Boise sits right down below. But if you drive sixteen miles up that crazy winding road, you suddenly hit over two thousand acres of snow-packed terrain at Bogus Basin. Locals flock here after work. You can carve down powder runs under stadium lights until nine at night, which feels pretty wild when ........more >

We have 70 campgrounds and picnic areas including some sites that are wheelchair accessible. Over 1,300 miles of trails are maintained. Visitors can hike and ride horseback on Selected trails are open to bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs. In the winter, some trails are groomed for skiers and snowmobilers. ........more >

The tallest single-structured sand dune in North America rises to 470 feet high above small lakes in the high desert south of Mountain Home. The state park includes desert, dune, prairie, lake and marsh habitat with opportunities to observe nocturnal species. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, ........more >

Nestled in the rolling sagebrush hills of southwest Idaho, the watery oasis at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge provides an important breeding area for birds and mammals, as well as other wildlife. The refuge is also a significant resting and wintering area for birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway, ........more >

Eagle Island is a 545-acre day-use park west of Boise that features a popular swimming beach, a grassy picnic area, a waterslide and more than five miles of trails for those looking for a place to ride horses, hike, walk your dog, or play disc golf.........more >

Pack your fishing gear early. Sitting about ten miles east of Cascade at 5,000 feet up, Horsethief Reservoir is basically a haven for hungry trout hunters. You won't find fancy paved RV pads or luxury glamping spots here. Just raw mountain air. Idaho Fish and Game dumps thousands of rainbow trout into ........more >

If you drive north of Weiser on Highway 95, you might miss it. Most people do. Mann Creek State Park centers around a 283-acre reservoir that stays surprisingly quiet even during peak summer months. Bring a boat. Anglers come here specifically for the crappie, though you can also hook rainbow trout, ........more >

Ponderosa State Park covers most of a 1,000-acre peninsula that juts into beautiful Payette Lake near McCall. The scenic overlook at Osprey Point offers a spectacular view of the lake. The park offers hiking and biking trails, guided walks with park naturalists and evening campfire programs. The North ........more >

Three Island Crossing State Park is located on the Snake River at Glenns Ferry. It is home to The Oregon Trail History and Education Center where visitors can learn about pioneer emigrants and Native American history. Oregon Trail pioneers knew this spot well. It was one of the most famous river ........more >

Pioneers hated this spot. Back in the mid-1800s, emigrants traveling the Oregon Trail hit the Snake River right here at Glenns Ferry and had to make a brutal decision. Risk drowning their oxen to cross the deep, swift water using three gravel bars, or take the dusty south route instead It was terrifying. ........more >

You need a break from class Head over to Veterans Memorial State Park right off State Street in Boise, where thirty-eight acres of thick shade trees meet the cold rush of the Boise River. Locals actually drop their fishing lines in the stocked pond during lunch breaks. Trout bite pretty often. You can ........more >

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