What to Do if You get Lost in the Woods
Idaho is full of endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, but with opportunity can come danger. It happens to the best of us—you’re out for a hike, either alone or in a group, and suddenly find …
Public Lands vs. National Parks—What’s the Difference?
This year, National Public Lands Day is celebrated on September 22. This provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the important differences between two similar types of natural space: public lands and national parks. If you’ve …
Idaho’s First Outdoor Preschool Lets Kids Explore
After months of listening to the community, Boise has officially opened its first outdoor preschool. The program takes place at the Foothills Learning Center and is operated through Boise Parks and Recreation. September 4 marked …
What is “Digital Leave No Trace”?
If you’ve spent any time outside in Idaho’s stunning wilderness, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Leave no trace.” This guiding principle is essential to backcountry and adventure exploration; it encompasses everything from waste accumulation to …
How to Perform a Gear Check
Gear checks are an essential element to every outdoor adventure. We at Idaho Adventure Education like to say that the trip starts at gear check; after completing the process, you should behave as though you …
How to Load a Backpack
We recently posted about how to perform a proper gear check. In that post, we focused primarily on keeping the items you need together, providing simple and incomplete instructions for loading your pack. Several of …
Top Idaho Adventure Trips
We’re working on building out a comprehensive list of trips, programs, organizations, and partners. We have direct experience with many of these sites and some of these companies, but we’re still trying to figure out …
Creating Your First Aid Kit
Idaho outdoor adventurers can’t seem to agree on the size and scope of a first aid kit. I’ve met hikers whose kits would put paramedics to shame, and I’ve encounters people on longer treks armed …
The 70-Day Walkabout
A personal adventure doesn’t have to be full of risky feats and extreme itineraries. It doesn’t have to be a game one-upmanship or displays of bravado. But it’s still cool to hear people’s stories. A …
Solar Eclipse 2017-Caribou-Targhee National Forest
We have years of memories to draw from, but one of our favorite Idaho moments happened just recently. The Solar Eclipse of 2017 cut right through the heart of Idaho. Few things bring adventure and …