Idaho State Parks Challenge
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Castle Rocks State Park: rocking climbing and trails in Idaho
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Off the beaten path in southern Idaho is a playground of rock formations. Castle Rocks State Park is weird and wonderful. Go here to explore Idaho geology at its finest. State Park Overview In addition to very cool geology, you can see remnants of Native American pictographs, the California National Historic Trail and 20th century…
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Bear Lake State Park: sun, sand and swimming
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Utah and Idaho share a lot in common, one thing being the beautiful turquoise blue waters of Bear Lake. Bear Lake State Park is on Idaho’s side of the lake and boasts one of the finest beaches in the admittedly land-locked Idaho. Bear Lake State Park consists of two recreational areas and a whole lot…
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Henrys Lake State Park: camping, fishing and bears, oh my!
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If you like camping in a campground and lake fishing, Henrys Lake State Park is the park for you. State Park Overview There is a lot to recommend Henrys Lake State Park. However, if I am being perfectly honest, this park was not my exact cup of tea. It is beautiful and if you enjoy…
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Ashton to Tetonia Trail: walking, biking, soaking in the scenery
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In between two small towns in Eastern Idaho, a no-longer-needed path has a new lease on life. Ride/bike/walk between two towns and enjoy epic scenery consisting of farms, creeks and the impressive Teton Mountain Range. The Ashton to Tetonia Trail covers the 30 miles between, you guessed it, Ashton (population 1,060) and Tetonia (population 282).…
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Land of the Yankee Fork State Park: mining and ghost towns galore
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Head to Land of the Yankee Fork State Park for a taste of Idaho’s mining history and a chance to explore some cool ghost towns. State Park Overview If you enjoy history, mining, the great outdoors, or all of the above, this is the park for you. Land of the Yankee Fork State Park focuses…
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Bruneau Dunes State Park: Sand and Stargazing
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Did you know that the tallest free standing sand dunes in North America can be found in southwestern Idaho? Well if you make a stop at Bruneau Dunes State Park and try to hike to the top of one of them, you sure would. Bruneau Dunes is a unique place where you can slide down…
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Thousand Springs State Park: Hiking, Kayaking and Geological Wonders
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Thousand Springs State Park is big and geological in nature. That makes for some fun exploring and interesting photos. State Park Overview Overall, we give this park five stars (mostly because there is so much to do and it is so gosh darn beautiful). There are seven areas to explore at Thousand Springs State Park:…
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Eagle Island State Park: Fishing, Swimming, Zip-lining, and More
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Boiseans have a wonderful resource for fun almost at their fingertips. Eagle Island State Park is located just a few miles outside of Boise. Activities here are plentiful: fishing, swimming, horseback riding, disc golf, hiking, zip-lining, or what we did on a recent Sunday afternoon…picnicking. State Park Overview Overall, we give this state park four…
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Lucky Peak State Park: Biking, Kayaking and More
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When summer rolls around, head to Lucky Peak State Park for biking and kayaking and a plethora of other outdoor activities. This Idaho state park is ideal for hot summer days and getting out of the city. State Park Overview Overall, we give this state park four stars. There are three areas to explore at Lucky…
