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As COVID-19 surge hit, this Meridian family hit the road for a year-long RV adventure

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As COVID-19 surge hit, this Meridian family hit the road for a year-long RV adventure

The family of six is adjusting to condensed living, and they said it has opened their hearts to all the wonderful things the U.S. has to offer.
November 26, 2020, 4:00 AM
Campers, recreators near Grimes Creek are cause for concern

Camping

Campers, recreators near Grimes Creek are cause for concern

How an increase in people camping during the pandemic is impacting Idaho’s forests

Camping

How an increase in people camping during the pandemic is impacting Idaho’s forests

September 11, 2020, 8:00 AM
Emergency closure issued for Idaho’s Grimes Creek camping area ahead of Labor Day

Camping

Emergency closure issued for Idaho’s Grimes Creek camping area ahead of Labor Day

September 3, 2020, 4:48 PM
Forest Service employees prep Boise National Forest campgrounds for Memorial Day weekend

Camping

Forest Service employees prep Boise National Forest campgrounds for Memorial Day weekend

COVID-19 closed Idaho campgrounds. Here’s what will be open for Memorial Day weekend

Camping

COVID-19 closed Idaho campgrounds. Here’s what will be open for Memorial Day weekend

Idaho earthquake caused a popular Stanley Lake beach and fishing spot to collapse

Camping

Idaho earthquake caused a popular Stanley Lake beach and fishing spot to collapse

May 11, 2020, 4:25 PM
After outcry over proposed cell tower in Sawtooths, officials say they’ll ‘vet options’

Environment

After outcry over proposed cell tower in Sawtooths, officials say they’ll ‘vet options’

February 5, 2020, 4:00 AM

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Idaho state wrestling: Meridian snaps title drought, a 4-time state champ is crowned

Boise housing now: Rising prices benefit homeowners, lead to thousands of new apartments

February 27, 2021, 4:00 AM

COVID-19 hospitalizations see slight increase. Idaho adds over 200 new cases, 7 deaths

Teen in hospital for sledding injury dies after dad died visiting her, Ohio mom says

San Diego State sweeps Boise State to end Broncos’ regular-season title hopes

February 27, 2021, 6:25 PM
Cell tower near Redfish Lake could aid in emergencies. But critics say it will ruin views

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Cell tower near Redfish Lake could aid in emergencies. But critics say it will ruin views

Some popular Idaho campsites book up in seconds. So how can you reserve a spot?

Camping

Some popular Idaho campsites book up in seconds. So how can you reserve a spot?

Upgrades unveiled at popular Idaho campground, and even more are on the way

Camping

Upgrades unveiled at popular Idaho campground, and even more are on the way

October 10, 2019, 11:41 PM
Upgrades planned as Borah gains popularity: 30 new campsites, dozens of parking spots

Hiking & Trails

Upgrades planned as Borah gains popularity: 30 new campsites, dozens of parking spots

Bighorn Crags offers spectacular slice of Idaho wilderness

Hiking & Trails

Bighorn Crags offers spectacular slice of Idaho wilderness

September 11, 2019, 12:00 AM
Access to thousands of acres of state-owned land in Idaho is blocked, report finds

Outdoors

Access to thousands of acres of state-owned land in Idaho is blocked, report finds

August 20, 2019, 3:35 PM
Wildfire north of McCall threatens structures, forces campground closure

Outdoors

Wildfire north of McCall threatens structures, forces campground closure

This Idaho hike is a choose-your-own adventure of 9 alpine lakes

Hiking & Trails

This Idaho hike is a choose-your-own adventure of 9 alpine lakes

August 5, 2019, 12:13 AM
Body of fisherman discovered in Snake River near Swan Falls, with help of expert

Camping

Body of fisherman discovered in Snake River near Swan Falls, with help of expert

Young girl pulled from Redfish Lake dies; divers find body of adult male underwater

Camping

Young girl pulled from Redfish Lake dies; divers find body of adult male underwater

June 29, 2019, 1:26 PM
Young girl pulled from Redfish Lake, given CPR; dive team investigating overturned kayak

Camping

Young girl pulled from Redfish Lake, given CPR; dive team investigating overturned kayak

Texas billionaire brothers block another Idaho road, prompting criticism over public access

Outdoors

Texas billionaire brothers block another Idaho road, prompting criticism over public access

A top outdoors magazine says this is Idaho’s best park. Do you agree?

Camping

A top outdoors magazine says this is Idaho’s best park. Do you agree?

June 12, 2019, 10:57 AM
Brush up on big game, backpacking and more at outdoors expo. Plus, there’s free beer.

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Brush up on big game, backpacking and more at outdoors expo. Plus, there’s free beer.

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