Idaho to Tap Capital Fund to Keep State Parks Open
Idaho’s state parks department took a 17% cut in general funds in fiscal year 2009, and a 56% cut with the Fiscal Year 2010 holdbacks, said state Parks Director Nancy Merrill. Now, she said, “We have...
View ArticleIdaho State Park Visits Up, Despite Higher Fees
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation officials say overall visitation numbers rose this year, though it's still too early to judge the effect of increased recreation fees, the Associated Press...
View ArticleIdaho Parks May Partner with Corporate Sponsors
With backup cash dwindling and no new income streams in sight, the state of Idaho might sign a corporate sponsor to stave off park closures. “We’re trying to get very creative in the way that we...
View ArticleIdaho Eyes State Park Sponsors to Fund Shortfall
Idaho is the latest state seeking out corporate sponsorships to help cover funding losses for its cash-strapped parks system, The Associated Press reported. For those who might cringe at the prospect...
View Article14 of Idaho's 30 State Parks Offer Wi-Fi
Thanks to Wi-Fi at Bruneau Dunes and 13 other Idaho state parks, campers can connect with nature and their families and offices. The first 20 minutes of Internet access are free, then there’s a daily...
View ArticleThe Latest RV Park and Campground Briefs
NEW MEXICO From examiner.com: Santa Fe, New Mexico-based AllStays LLC will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of their free “Camp and RV” military campground app. Designed to locate U.S....
View ArticleIdaho Rolling Out Cheaper Park 'Passport'
Idaho's new $10 annual “Passport” to all 30 of its state parks and recreation areas will go on sale Monday, three months earlier than planned. The new Passport replaces the current $40 annual pass, and...
View ArticleSuccessful Idaho Park to Double Campsites
One of the most successful Idaho state parks will try to double down on that success next year. The campground at Henry’s Lake State Park in Island Park is set for an expansion project that will nearly...
View ArticleIdaho Parks Exec Wants 100% Budget Bump
The director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation wants to double the amount of general fund money the agency gets in 2014 and praised a legion of volunteers for helping keep all 30 state...
View ArticleIdaho Passports Don't Offset Expenses
The good news Idaho Parks Director Nancy Merrill had for lawmakers at the department’s budget hearing this morning: Idaho has sold more than 95,000 of its new parks passports in the first 12 months of...
View Article
