Boise River

It's been a busy summer on the Boise River with thousands of people taking part in one of the area's favorite activities: floating.

Floating down the Boise River is a must-do activity for many people every year, with over 150,000 floaters making the six-mile trip in 2022. The float starts at Barber Park and goes down through the Boise State campus and downtown Boise, ending just before the bridge in Ann Morrison Park.

Idaho Matters takes a look at a new resource that is helping people stay safe on the Boise River.

The Boise Fire Dive Rescue Team was holding a training on the Boise River on Tuesday when it recovered a body that the Ada County Coroner's Office identified as the kayaker who went missing on May 1.

The Boise River is always running fast and cold this time of year and the Boise Fire Department issued a Dangerous River Condition warning last week. On Monday, Boise Fire and Boise Police responded to a report of a missing adult male kayaker.

The Boise River is flowing fast and high these days, but experts say major flooding is unlikely.

Boise and Ada County officials estimate more than 150,000 floaters put in for the 6-mile ride down the river this summer - and there are still four days left in the “official” floating season.

Many irrigation canals in the Treasure Valley will be shut off this week, about a month earlier than usual.

It's hot, and Barber Park is ready for Boise to float from its riverbanks. But there are some changes to the normal flow of operations.

Unseasonably hot weather has Idahoans eying their rafts and paddleboards. But fire officials are warning the Boise River is still far too dangerous to float.