When John McCarthy joined a seasonal Forest Service trail crew in the late 1970s, some of the trails forged through the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in 1964 already were fading. Forty years after he ...

GLENNS FERRY, Idaho — More than 500 miles of the historic Oregon Trail cuts through Southern Idaho. The most dangerous ...

The Portneuf Greenway Foundation board of directors is pleased to announce the completion of two landmark sections of paved, accessible trail in Pocatello, bringing their total footprint to ...

BOISE, Idaho — It’s definitely that time of year to get outside — well, maybe once it’s not 100 degrees — whether it’s fishing, water skiing, hiking the Boise Foothills or biking the Greenbelt.

Whether you prefer well-tested hiking trails or want to avoid crowds, it helps to know how popular a route is before you head out. Outdoor outfitter Kühl recently released its 2025 list of America’s ...

Frank Church, right, backpacks in Idaho. During the 16-year fight for wilderness designation, Church often took long trips into the backcountry he was fighting to protect to get a better sense of the ...

From massive waterfalls and canyons to otherworldly parks and unforgettable forests, Idaho proves its nickname the Gem State may refer to its natural wonders.

BOISE, Idaho — Whether you love to hike, run or ride, Boise’s trails provide the community with a great outdoor experience. However, with the change in seasons and snowfall, those trails become muddy, ...

As the holiday season approaches, the non-profit organization Idaho Trails Association is excited to announce the launch of its Annual Membership Drive, starting on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, and going ...

From the Idaho Trails Association: Idaho Trails Association (ITA) is looking for volunteers to help maintain trails in North Idaho on late summer and early fall projects! Trips range in length from ...

BOISE, Idaho — Central Idaho ranch owners want construction of a trail connecting the popular tourist destinations of Redfish Lake and Stanley stopped and additional work to make it a smooth path for ...

According to Forest Service figures, Idaho had $5.6 million in 2011 to spend on trail maintenance in its seven national forests. In fiscal year 2019, it had $4.2 million — roughly $43,000 more than in ...