Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ten years ago, with the stroke of a pen, then-President Barack Obama enshrined nearly 300,000 acres of Central Idaho backcountry ...

This national forest nestled in Idaho's mountains is a sprawling outdoor haven with gorgeous lakes, rivers, deep canyons, and ...

I grew up in Utah, not far from some of the Beehive State's most popular national parks. This area is truly an outdoor ...

Teens across Idaho and Montana will have a chance to go on a backcountry adventure this summer—free of charge.The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation has ...

Central Idaho’s Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness got a little bit bigger this fall thanks to a partnership between two land trust organizations. The Payette Land Trust and The Wilderness ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A rafter runs through Ladle Rapids on the Selway River in this 2013 file photo. Two rafters died during a whitewater trip on the ...

Idaho has an abundance of hiking trails to explore during the summer months, but being prepared when exposed to wildlife and areas with no cell service will help you stay safe and have a good time.

Ten years ago, with the stroke of a pen, then-President Barack Obama enshrined nearly 300,000 acres of Central Idaho backcountry as protected wilderness. It was a quiet conclusion to a hard-won ...

Obama designated 300,000 Idaho acres as wilderness in August 2015. Rep. Mike Simpson led a bipartisan effort after years of stalled legislation. New protections may emerge, but require compromise and ...