Outdoors Idaho

Travel tips for your Memorial Day plans

FILE - In this May 28, 2010 file photo, the rush hour commute starts in early afternoon and with greater intensity as traffic is jammed in both directions on Interstate 405 on the Westside of Los Angeles as commuters and Memorial Day vacationers hit the road. Its going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nations highways. During Thursday, May 23, 2013 and Monday, May 27, 2013, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to car lobbying group AAA.

More than 164,000 Idahoans will hit the road during the extended weekend, according to AAA's forecast.

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North Fork whitewater championship returning in June (w/video)

Some of the best paddlers in the world will race through the toughest rapid on one of the West’s most challenging rivers.
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Wildlife Watch by Mark Krepps: More than flowers and buds sprout in the springtime

Antlers are fascinating. Elk, deer and moose have them, and their antlers are shed in the spring, and then they start growing back almost immediately until they become that regal headgear prized by hunters.
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Out and About: Outdoors news of note

Squaw Butte Back Country Horsemen (SBBCH) will be hosting their Sixth Annual Most Awesome Yard Sale Ever, Saturday, May 25, in the Key Bank parking lot on Washington Avenue in Emmett.
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Have a voice in where recreation funds are spent

Here's a chance to put your mouth where your money is.
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Roger Phillips: It's tough to beat the last call at dusk

It might not have a cool name like "dawn patrol," but a sunset outing is still cool.
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Camp and cruise oin a motorcycle or ATV

Hauling the ATVs and motorcycles on a camping trip is an Idaho tradition, and there are lots of places that are well-suited for riding and relaxing.
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Pitch camp and hit trails from there

These destinations let you hike light and camp in comfort.
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Plug into comfort with an RV

There are plenty of places in Idaho to enjoy the pleasures of RV camping.
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Gadgets and gear you need to check out

There's a little bit of gear freak lurking in all campers. Here are some items we've run across recently that might be cool additions to your camp kit.
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Here's where to find a lake in the woods

Combining flatwater canoeing and camping in Idaho is as simple as taking a stroke with a paddle on placid waters.