Q. Why did the City of Rocks not become a national park? And what’s the difference between a National Monument and a National Preserve? A. Idaho currently lacks a national park primarily due to ...

Idaho offers stunning alternatives to Yellowstone, like Bruneau Dunes State Park, with diverse activities and stargazing ...

But I knew enough about climbing to think I’d like it, so I signed up for a class in the spring, when I visited City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park in southern Idaho. The parks ...