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| Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway |
May in Idaho
by Josha Brown, Asst. ODR Director
Spring is here and it is time to enjoy the warming Idaho weather. Many people are breaking out the camping gear, bicycles, and boats for the season. It’s a great idea to open up and test out your gear before hitting the field. There is no worse feeling than heading out to your fishing destination and finding out your boat will not start, or getting to camp to set up your tent and discover there are missing parts. So take a few minutes and set up the tent, roll out the sleeping bag, and check the air in your trailer tires.
This is also a great time to plan your summer trips. If you are thinking about Yellowstone as a destination this summer, remember to check with Outdoor Recreation for out Yellowstone Country Trailer Program. If you want to get out on the lake fishing, tubing, wakeboarding, or riding a jet ski, check out the offerings from our very own Strike Marina. Looking for a little more adventure? We have white water rafting day trips Saturdays and Sundays throughout the entire summer. We also have a reference library about everything outdoors from backpacking, hiking, biking, rocks/geology, first aid and more. Utilize the resources you have around you. Get outside and have some fun.
Wherever your travels take you, make sure to be mindful of others and beware of your surroundings. Idaho has many beautiful places. It is our job as recreationalists to preserve them and make sure they remain available for years to come.
Wildlife is another great resource we have in Idaho, be knowledgeable about the areas you will be traveling to and what types of creatures you may come across. Rattlesnakes, bears, wolves are all beautiful creatures that are great to keep at a distance. Ticks, natures little travelers, are abundant in some areas. So, make sure to check yourself periodically and remove them as quickly as possible. Being able to identify poison ivy and other toxic plants is a great skill to have. Be safe, be prepared, always let someone know where you will be going and when you plan on returning home. Life is what you make it, so make it great!
