State parks enjoyed a banner year in 2020
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - As COVID-19 kept people closer to home, 2020 became a banner year for Idaho State Parks. Idaho Parks and Recreation said 7,671,482 guests visited state parks last year, 1.2 million more than in any previous year.
The previous record was set in 2019.
“It’s a mind-boggling number,” said Brian Beckley, chairman of the Idaho Parks and Recreation Board, which oversees the department. “Never before have we had so many people come out to our parks. But with the pandemic keeping people indoors and isolated, outdoor recreation became one of the few things people could do responsibly to beat COVID cabin fever.”
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Polar Bear Plunge raises money for Make-A-Wish Idaho
The Polar Bear Plunge has become a New Year s Day tradition in Boise and a fun way to raise money for Make-A-Wish Idaho, but this year the event will be different because of the pandemic.
and last updated 2020-12-31 18:01:21-05
BOISE, Idaho â The Polar Bear Plunge has become a New Year s Day tradition in Boise and a fun way to raise money for Make-A-Wish Idaho.
But this year the event will be different because of the pandemic, only the top ten fundraisers will be able to go to Springs Shores Marina and jump in Lucky Peak Reservoir, Make-A-Wish Idaho asks the public to respect their wishes and not show up at the marina.
UPDATE
Great news! Marcus, Mindy, Ambria and Scout have been found safe and are heading home. The family spent the night in their truck near Spring Shores after getting stuck. Snowmobilers found them today and were able to pull them out. Thank you to everyone who called in tips, kept an eye out and shared the message.
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Boise Police Detectives are asking for the publicâs help keeping an eye out for a missing Boise family.
Yesterday around 11 a.m. 45-year-old Marcus, 33-year-old Mindy, 13-year-old Ambria, and their dog Scout left to Lucky Peak Reservoir for a day trip.