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Zimo: We're lucky to have a playground like the Main Payette close to town

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The waves in Mixmaster Rapids on the Main Payette River were huge.

Natalie Bartley: Rafting trips open to people with disabilities

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Adapted rafting programs in the region are exhilarating outdoor experiences for people with special needs.

Ex-Craters of the Moon director to lead National Parks Service

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:18:49 MDT

WASHINGTON � President Barack Obama is appointing the former superintendent of Idaho�s Craters of the Moon National Monument as the director of the National Park Service, the White House said Friday.

Natural Wonder: Hummingbirds building a family

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Hummingbirds are busy this time of the year raising young. This photo was taken at the home of Douglas and Ronda Watson in southeast Boise on Thursday. Ronda Watson said one hatched Wednesday and another on Thursday.

When the Valley heats up, pack up the kids and head to the hills

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Take the kids on a hike on the Mores Mountain Trail

Idaho Fish and Game to stock more salmon in Boise River

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:33:14 MDT

Idaho Fish and Game plans to bring another load of Chinook salmon to the Boise River from the Rapid River Hatchery Tuesday afternoon.

Relax, take in wilderness views from the saddle on trail rides in the Sawtooths

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

See hidden views of the Sawtooths from the saddle

Ask Zimo: Identifying cutthroats is not easy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

What two types of cutthroat are at Goat Lake near Stanley?

Makin� tracks: Take a hike, learn how to kayak or get the scoop on campgrounds

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

A hike around French Creek and Black Tip Mountain near McCall is planned for Saturday.

Apply soon for hunt of a lifetime

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Entries for the second Idaho Super Hunt and Super Hunt Combo drawing must be received at Idaho Department of Fish and Game headquarters in Boise by Aug. 11. The drawing is scheduled for mid-August.

Fish rap: Lake Cascade has plenty to offer right now

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Anglers have been getting some pretty big surprises at Lake Cascade north of Boise this week.

Where to go fishing

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

BROWNLEE RESERVOIR (WARMWATER FISH)

Out and About: Idaho recreation report

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Fish & Game commissioners will meet July 22-24 in McCall

Tackle & Tactics

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Hook: Size 8 dry fly

Zimo: Safe bike commuting takes sharp skills

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Watch it, there's a construction utility trailer parked along the street with its tires in the bike lane.

Natalie Bartley: Educator program brings archery to schools

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

During the summer, teachers catch their breath and prepare for the upcoming autumn classes.

Natural Wonder: Mule deer fawns

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Mule deer fawns are born in May and June and literally lie low for several weeks by hiding and resting while their mother feeds and periodically returns to nurse them. Later, fawns start following their mother on her daily routine.

Head to the mountains for the Fourth of July

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Fourth of July weekend is the unofficial kickoff for camping in the mountains, but you still can't get everywhere.

Zimo: There's lots of camping along the Magruder Road corridor

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Q: I know you have driven the Magruder Road corridor, and I wondered if you have any camping recommendations.

Roger Philips' Fish Wrap: You can enjoy fishing despite crowds

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Fourth of July weekend is to campers and anglers what New Year's Eve is to drinkers. Expect to see lots of people on your favorite lakes, reservoirs and streams.

Tandem kayak a wild ride, especially up front

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Tandem kayak is twice the whitewater fun

Out and About: Free Craters parking and crane hunting

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

It will be a fee-free weekend at Craters of the Moon National Monument near Arco in a celebration of national parks. There will be a special showing of excerpts from the coming Ken Burns documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" throughout the weekend in the visitor center theater. For more information, see www.nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/events.htm

Heading north? Lochsa River campgrounds open for weekend

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT

If you're thinking about heading to northern Idaho for the holiday weekend, recreation sites are up and running.