The more than two and a half million acres of Boise National Forest include lakes and reservoirs, abandoned mines, ghost towns, stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. In summer, big game ranges through large areas of the forest.

Recreational opportunities come in many varieties. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular in winter, while 900 miles of hiking trails are available for summer use.

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness | Warm Lake |
Payette Pedal and Paddle the Payette | Location: 1750 Front St, Boise Idaho 83702 Telephone 208-364-4100

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Idaho Events Are: U.S. Pacific Coast Championship Sled Dog Races Priest Lake February 6 thru February 7 "Fools" a Neil Simon Play Boise January 15 Fire & Ice Winter Fest Lava Hot Springs February 6 thru February 7 Festival of Trees Twin Falls December 2 thru December 6 Yuletide Celebration Wallace December 5

Other upcoming events include: Winter Garden aGlow Boise November 26 thru January 10 Festival of Lights Parade Twin Falls December 4 Lincoln: Preservation of a Nation Idaho Falls continuing thru December 5 Tree Lighting & Caroling Party Ketchum December 2 The Eugene Ballet in The Nutcracker Twin Falls December 16