Idaho State Parks
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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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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…
