Hagerman Fossil Beds NM contains the largest concentration of Hagerman Horse fossils in North America.
"We encamped at the city of the rocks, a noted place from the granite rocks rising abruptly out of the ground, " wrote James Wilkins in 1849. "They are in a romantic valley clustered together, which gives them the appearance of a city.
A sea of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush describes this "weird and scenic landscape" known as Craters of the Moon.
For thousands of years the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce people. Explore these places. Learn their stories. Treat them with care.
American Falls Reservoir is formed by American Falls Dam, which is a major facility on the Mindoka Project.
Anderson Ranch Reservoir is formed by Anderson Ranch Dam which is part of the Boise Project. Recreation on this 7.4 square mile (4, 730-acre) reservoir is managed by the Boise National Forest, (Boise National Forest map).
Lake Cascade which is formed by Cascade Dam is part of the Boise Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 44 square mile (28, 300-acre) lake offers 86 miles of shoreline.
At this site near the Oregon Trail, the Snake River is forced through a passage less than 40 feet wide. The Wilson Price Hunt party of 1811 capsized several times here and had to make the rest of their journey on foot.
You can see the birds of prey in their natural river canyon habitat on a scenic float trip.
This 485, 000-acre area, located along 81 miles of the Snake River, is home to the densest population of nesting birds of prey in North America and perhaps the world.
The St. Anthony Sand Dunes consists of 11, 000 acres of clear, shifting, white quartz sand. Although this is a wilderness study area, the dunes support high off-road vehicle traffic. Dunes up to 400 feet high attract riders from throughout the west.
Albeni Falls Dam sits on the Pend Oreille River. Behind the dam, the waters of the Pend Oreille stretch 65 miles through a glacially carved valley that separates three mountain ranges.
Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise River, 10 miles southeast of the city of Boise. When full, the lake behind the dam is 12 miles long with 42 miles of shoreline and about 4, 200 surface acres of public land.
Located in north-central Idaho, lies the Clearwater National Forest. The forest comprises 1.8 million acres that ranges in elevation from 1, 600 to nearly 9, 000 feet.
The Payette National Forest encompasses some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country. Located in west-central Idaho north of Boise, the 2.3 million acre forest extends 100 miles west to east from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork Salmon River.
Located in central Idaho, lies the Sawtooth National Forest encompassing 2.1 million acres. The season of the year makes no difference as the Sawtooth is a "Forest For All Seasons".
Located in north central Idaho between Oregon and Montana, lies the Nez Perce National Forest. Of the Forest's 2.2 million-acres, nearly one half of the land is classified wilderness.
We have 70 campgrounds and picnic areas including some sites that are wheelchair accessible. Over 1, 300 miles of trails are maintained. Visitors can hike and ride horseback on Selected trails are open to bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs.
The Salmon-Challis National Forests are located in east-central Idaho with the impressive crests of the Bitterroot range forming the east boundary and the Idaho-Montana border.
Located in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming, lies the Targhee National Forest. The Forest is situated next to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.