As visits increase, Idaho Parks and Recreation backs off marketing efforts

In the Treasure Valley and across Idaho, housing developments are springing up, home and rental prices are rising and the population is growing faster than ever.

But the congestion isn’t just confined to the cities. Urban growth is trickling out to Idaho’s wild places. From the Ridge to Rivers trail system in Boise’s backyard to Idaho’s national forests and state parks and campgrounds, there are more people in Idaho’s outdoors.

By Nicole Blanchard The Idaho Statesman