The Latest from ICL
New Guidebook to the Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness
Matt Leidecker began writing guidebooks in 2005 with his award winning "Middle Fork of the Salmon River." Since then he has written four guide books for rivers and hiking trails. This year Matt released "Exploring the Boulder-White Clouds." This great guide book brings big-picture perspective of the landscape, covering every road and trail rather than just focusing on a few select hikes.
Good News in Harney County
"Harney County citizens voted decisively in this week's primary for candidates who opposed the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge."
A Newbie's Perspective of Wild Idaho!
ICL celebrated the 30th anniversary of Wild Idaho!, our annual membership conference, this past weekend. While some in attendance had been to all 30, others were enjoying their very first experience at Wild Idaho! Read about this first-time experience by our newest staffer, Austin Hopkins.
The Economic Value of Quiet Recreation on BLM Lands
A newly released study that looks at the economic value of quiet recreation on BLM lands found that in Idaho alone, there were 3.9 million visits to the state's 11.9 million acres of BLM lands in 2014 to enjoy nonmotorized outdoor opportunities.
How to Kill Goodwill-the Cautionary Tale of Clagstone
When a major landowner and business offers to do a good thing, it's probably not a good idea to poke a stick in their eye.
Trails Vital to Bonner County Life and Economy
Two studies underscore how integral trails are to daily life in Bonner County and support the development of a more interconnected trail system.
What's up with Sage-Grouse?
A quick update on the efforts to protect shrinking sage-grouse habitat and the birds themselves. Attend an upcoming lunch program to learn more.