Boise Foothills

Idaho Fish and Game has once again received a report of coyotes attacking a dog in the Boise Foothills.

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.

Rain and melting snow in the Boise Foothills leads to muddy trails, which can lead to erosion and habitat damage.

As Boise continues to attract new residents eager to live in a community where a trail is just minutes from downtown, those same trails are getting crowded. After a 2021 pilot program, trail managers have put together a new schedule strategy to alleviate stress on the system.

Idaho Matters learns about a new trail schedule that's going into effect this week in the Boise Foothills. Demand on the trails has gone up dramatically each year since 2012 thanks to growth in the Treasure Valley and COVID-19.

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