Trails in Idaho national forests and wilderness areas are fading or unusable as Forest Service crews struggle to keep up with maintenance amid budget cuts. Volunteers pitch in, but is it enough?

BOISE — When John McCarthy joined a seasonal Forest Service trail crew in the late 1970s, some of the trails forged through the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in 1964 already were fading.

If you’re interested in hiking or how a changing climate is impacting our public lands or even finding ways to deal with ...

You don't need to visit popular national parks to explore incredible hiking trails. These seven underrated national forest ...

Immerse yourself in Idaho’s alpine wilderness where cool August nights, majestic peaks, and serene lakes craft an unforgettable summer escape.

Take a trip into the distant past to explore the oldest city in the Gem State, and spend some quality time adventuring in ...

BOISE, Idaho — It’s definitely that time of year to get outside — well, maybe once it’s not 100 degrees — whether it’s fishing, water skiing, hiking the Boise Foothills or biking the ...

Boise Ridge to Rivers is reporting significant saturation across the Boise foothills trail systems, with potentially more ...

BOISE, Idaho — Whether you love to hike, run or ride, Boise’s trails provide the community with a great outdoor experience. However, with the change in seasons and snowfall, those trails ...

Boise couple Jeremy and Lisa Johnson thru-hiked the Idaho Centennial Trail this summer. Obstacles on the poorly maintained trail posed a challenge.

The Idaho Trails Association is conducting its annual membership drive. The ITA is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2010 to promote the continued enjoyment of Idaho’s hiking trails.

As the holiday season approaches, the non-profit organization Idaho Trails Association is excited to announce the launch of its Annual Membership Drive, starting on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, and going ...