Tag: Snake River

Idaho's Snake River as seen from Massacre Rocks State Park. Sagebrush and a rocky ridge are visible on either bank of the river. The high desert region is home to many desert species and a thriving ecosystem.
Written by on July 22, 2020

Idaho Campgrounds – Massacre Rocks State Park and the Oregon Trail

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Trailer Camping . Travel . United States

While camping at Massacre Rocks State Park, hike along the Snake River canyon and sections of the Oregon and California Trails. Experience the rich history of the Po’hogwe Trail and learn about the Shoshone people who first inhabited this area of Idaho. Visit nearby attractions in American Falls and fish near the historic American Falls hydroelectric dam, now managed by Idaho Power.

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A young girl hikes up a 45-degree sand dune at Bruneau Sand Dunes in Southwestern Idaho. Bruneau Sand Dunes is the tallest free-standing dune in North America.
Written by on May 1, 2020

Camping in Idaho – Bruneau Sand Dunes

#PNW . Hiking . Idaho . Outdoor Recreation . Trailer Camping . Travel . United States

One of the state parks along the Snake River basin is Bruneau Sand Dunes, the surprising location of North America’s tallest free-standing sand dunes, kept in place by near-constant opposing winds. The Dunes state park also has an interpretive center observatory and day-use area if you’re not planning to stay overnight.

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