Boise Foothills

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game puts out this warning every year for homeowners and recreationists: be vigilant during coyote denning season and take extra precautions with your pets.

Last October, Boise Parks and Recreation asked for feedback about people's experience on the foothill trails, and now the results are in!

The Boise Foothills trail system sees a lot of traffic throughout the year. Which is why the folks over at Ridge to Rivers are constantly working to improve people's experience.

Now that the days are getting warmer, hiking trails are opening back up in the Boise Foothills.

On Friday, four more trails were closed in the Boise Foothills after rain, melting snow and warmer weather turned them into a muddy mess.

Dogs running off leash in the Boise Foothills can mean the death of deer and elk who winter there.

As more showers are predicted over the coming days, officials are closing a few hiking trails in the Ridge to Rivers system, located north of Boise. The paths have split due to excessive usage and muddiness.

As temperatures drop and Idaho starts to see more snow, some trails are being closed to help protect popular recreation spots within the Boise Foothills.

Cogon grass is considered one of the most invasive weeds in the country; a recent sighting in the Boise foothills has Ada County working to kill and contain the noxious plant.

A new Boise State project is planting sagebrush in the Boise Foothills.