We hadn’t heard of City of Rocks before driving through Southern Idaho, but once we arrived, our jaws hit the ground—and never quite recovered. The terrain is raw and rugged, a wild patchwork of ...
Discover the hidden gems of Idaho's national parks: from archaeological sites to volcanic parks, there's something for every ...
The City of Rocks, near Almo, Idaho, is known for its hiking, climbing, birding, camping and stargazing opportunities. (Savana Jones/City of Rocks National Reserve) In 2023, tourism across southern ...
The granite outcrops in the City of Rocks are what is left of magma chambers that once were under the earth. They have served as way points for pioneers on the California Trail and, before that, ...
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 ...
These sister parks are iconic locations in the state of Idaho with a combined acreage of nearly 17,000 acres of towering granite spires, hiking trails, and breathtaking views. City of Rocks National ...
The campsite at Castle Rocks State Park at the City of Rocks National Reserve on a January night offered a panorama of coal black across the Upper Raft River Valley — the blackest of black landscape ...
"Contract number 1443-CX9000-93-031." Shipping list no.: 97-0098-P. HISTORIC RESOURCES STUDY : CITY OF ROCKS NATIONAL RESERVE SOUTHCENTRAL IDAHO PREPARED FOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PACIFIC WEST FIELD ...