Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR)

Starting August 1, 2024, all 2025 reservations for Idaho State Parks will be paused. The pause will last until we transition to our new system on January 6, 2025. Please note: Reservations will remain available through 2024, even after August 1. Customers with existing reservations for stays in 2025 need not worry – their bookings will be switched to the new system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dbz8BsH5

**What would Brian Do** An update on our East Region Trail Specialist, Brian, and his 5 summer bridge projects. Working with multiple partner groups and agencies the crew loaded up a nice USFS 4500 with bridge parts that will be sling-loaded into the work area. Moving forklifts, heavy loads, and mother nature decides to pour down some rain with a lightning storm to accentuate the work as though bringing Frankenstein to life... Funding through an IDPR RTP (Recreation Trails Program, federal gas tax) and hours of volunteer time. Teams from the Palisades Ranger District Rec program, IDPR Motorized Trails staff, a wildland fire crew, and volunteers from Idaho Single Track Alliance have moved many pieces of the 5 Rainey Creek Bridges upstream to their final resting place. Want you like to be part of this event? Drop an email to Brain at Brian.DiLenge@idpr.idaho.gov. In late August and September, there will be volunteer weekends hosted by Tread Lightly and the Snake River Trail Alliance for food, beverages, and construction of these bridges. #volunteer #trailbuilding #bridgebuilding #parksandrec

Do you have a fondness for nature? Do you prefer to work outside the confines of a cubicle? Would you like your daily view to be Idaho's beautiful landscapes? Become an Idaho park ranger! We're currently hiring at: - Bear Lake State Park: https://lnkd.in/gKnQDCk5 - Bruneau Dunes State Park: https://lnkd.in/gxc2hQRj We're also still looking for: - North Region Trails Program Specialist: https://lnkd.in/gQA5TyDg - HR Business Partner: https://lnkd.in/gQvm7vuV Apply today! #hiring #parksandrec #parkranger #getoutside

Amazing shots of the osprey chicks found at Hells Gate State Park by Laurel Gale! These impressive raptors can dive into water at speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Perhaps even more fascinating is their precision. They can spot prey from over 200 feet in the air and dive down with incredible accuracy. While they may not be nearly as strong or fast as eagles, their dive success rate is close to 70%, making them ferociously good fishers. #WildlifeWednesday

Have you taken a beautiful photo in an state park within the last two years? We bet you have! Turn those photos into prize winnings! Up to $5,000! Deadline to enter is July 15. Enter here: https://lnkd.in/gAx5GCUA

Just another day in the life of an Idaho Trail Ranger! Be sure to thank your trail crews when you see them out and about--they're out there building and clearing trail for you no matter the weather (as you can see here...) Photo taken from Leadore, ID on June 17. #trailrangers #hardatwork #parksandrec

The Novels in Nature program - Little Free Library is OPEN at Hells Gate State Park! Jayden Cao, a high school student from Westchester, New York is passionate about improving literacy across the country. “I spent the first 12 years of my life in Beijing China, before coming to America in 2019,” Jayden shares. “My English learning experience and passion for writing/literature therefore inspire me to actively support the cause of literacy. To me, literacy is not a privilege but a right.” Guided by this belief, Jayden is excited to introduce Novels in Nature—an endeavor that places little free libraries in the campgrounds of state parks around the country, offering campers and visitors convenient book access. Partnering with local libraries ensures the continuous circulation of books, allowing for regular updates and maintenance of the libraries within the parks. In effect, Novels in Nature involves various facets of a community to collectively foster literacy and promote reading for pleasure.

This amazing shot of a Barred Owl was captured by Dworshak State Park manager John Seeley earlier this month. Barred Owls have unique calls (click here to listen https://lnkd.in/g9WJexrn ) Many say that it sounds like the owl is saying, "Who cooks for you?" Have you ever seen (or heard!) a Barred Owl? #WildlifeWednesday

Hells Gate State Park is still looking for an office aide to join their seasonal staff! Apply today and spend your summer by the Snake River! https://lnkd.in/gfSFXrG

We're hiring a Real Estate Manager at our Boise HQ Office! Position starts at $31/hr. In this pivotal role, you'll manage and enforce all real estate contracts, agreements, encroachments, and moorages for the agency. Historically, park staff have handled these agreements, but now you'll bring expertise and structure to the tracking and verification of over 600 agreements. Reporting to the Management Services Administrator, you'll evaluate land use and entitlements, perform due diligence, and oversee statewide land and moorage agreements, ensuring compliance and proper documentation. https://lnkd.in/g7ggBsNU