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Mormon Crickets Are Unusually Intense This Summer in Idaho

Why are Mormon crickets so widespread in Idaho this summer? Here's what's causing this year's unusually intense season and where they're appearing.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jul 16
A close-up of a Mormon cricket on a white table.
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Hell’s Half Acre Loop Sounds Scary, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Idaho

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jul 14
A paved path winds through hardened lava flow in southeastern Idaho.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Round Lake State Park

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jun 27
Two people sit in camping chairs at the end of a dock on a quiet northern Idaho lake.
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Take a Unique Adventure On Northern Idaho’s Best Bike Path

by Courtnie Erickson
on May 12
A pedestrian bridge over the Spokane River with the words "North Idaho Centennial Trail" underneath.
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The Small-Town State Park in Idaho Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Kate Orlando
on Apr 28
A small dam along the Boise River at Eagle Island State Park in Idaho.

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Hiking

6 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Idaho for a Spring Hike

Ready for a spring adventure? Explore six beautiful hiking trails known for waterfalls, wildflowers, and stunning scenery.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Apr 13
A close-up of purple and yellow wildflowers on an Idaho hillside at sunrise.
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Forest Bathing in the Snow: Where To Try It in Idaho This Winter

Discover the peaceful beauty of forest bathing in the snow and explore the best places in Idaho to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature this winter.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Feb 23
A woman sits on frozen ground and meditates while winter fog looms overhead.
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Hiking

Don’t Try This One Hike in Idaho if You’re Afraid of Heights

The Mount Borah Trail is the most extreme hike in Idaho. With class 3 scrambling and exposed ridgelines, it's not for the faint of heart.

by Cait Kontalis
on Jan 30
Rugged mountains are lightly dusted with snow and visible from the Mount Borah Trail in Idaho.
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Hiking

Find 7 Bucket-List-Level Views in Idaho Without Needing To Be an Expert Hiker

You don't have to hike up tall mountains or backpack for multiple days to enjoy some of Idaho's most breathtaking views.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Dec 13
A small pond sits in an open field near the Sawtooth Mountain Range in Idaho.
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Waterfalls

The One Thing To Do in Idaho Before the End of the Year

Looking for a year-end Idaho adventure? This stunning waterfall is quiet, peaceful, and absolutely gorgeous this time of the year.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Dec 5
A snow-covered forest surrounds a large waterfall in southeastern Idaho.