As we turned the page into August this week, the Bureau of Land Management has increased the fire danger rating in the Boise District in Southwest Idaho and Twin Falls District in Southern Idaho to “Extreme.” Fire danger in the Idaho Falls BLM District is listed as “High.” That means all of the tall grass […]
This week, we’re sharing information about Idaho’s Invasive Species Prevention program, which safeguards our state’s pristine rivers, lakes and reservoirs from invasive mussels such as Zebra Mussels and Quagga Mussels. Please do your part! Be sure to stop at Idaho’s Invasive Species watercraft inspection stations when transporting a boat(s) into Idaho. It’s mandatory to stop […]
It’s mid-summer in Idaho, and hot temperatures are driving more and more people to the cool waters of the Payette, Salmon, and Boise rivers. This increased traffic means that some of the more popular put in spots are becoming overrun. How do we combat that? Have a Plan A, B, C for your day’s adventure. […]
This week, Richard Gummersall, Off-Highway Vehicle Education Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, provides some quick reminders for all motorized trail users about the five T.R.E.A.D. principles endorsed by the National Tread Lightly campaign. This piece is part of a Resource Stewardship Series that IDPR is producing for OHV riders. Tread Lightly […]
Remember: No fireworks allowed on Public Lands! BOISE – (June 30, 2022) – After a cool, wet spring, Summer 2022 is now in full swing with hot, dry weather and recreationists heading outdoors in potentially record numbers. Campers and outdoor recreationists should use extra care in Southern Idaho during the 4th of July holiday weekend. […]
Summer weather is finally kicking in, and many of us are ready to head for Idaho’s lakes, reservoirs and rivers to go boating, swimming, flat-water kayaking, whitewater rafting, etc. If you go, please be aware that Idaho’s rivers are running at flood stage or just below flood stage after we experienced a late snowmelt in […]
June 11 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho! Visit a pond, lake, stream or river close to home and experience some of the wonderful fishing opportunities Idaho has to offer! Plus, you can teach your kids a fun and inexpensive lifetime sport! On Free Fishing Day, it’s a special day when everyone can enjoy the […]
Plan your outdoor tripin advance to avoid conflicts By Steve StuebnerIdaho Rangeland Conservation Partnership By all accounts, the number of people playing outdoors in Idaho has been growing rapidly in recent years as record numbers of people move here or vacation here. Visits to Idaho’s Public Lands are increasing, and that’s led to an increase […]
Ramps can be a bottleneck for boaters, especially during peak times when lots of people are trying to launch or trailer their boats at the same time. To ensure things go as smoothly as possible, boaters and others can follow these tips to minimize congestion and problems: Be ready to launch when you back down […]
Idaho’s Free Fishing Day is Saturday June 12. This is a great time to introduce someone new to fishing, especially kids! The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a huge list of family friendly fishing waters statewide. They also show up a popular fishing spots on Free Fishing Day to help people with fishing […]