IN THE BOISE MOUNTAINS, Idaho — Daybreak’s rose-colored light glows over the snowy mountain peaks surrounding Stargaze Yurt in the Boise Mountains. It’s minus 6 outside, and the January air is so cold ...

IDAHO CITY — Leo Hennessy could have retired a year ago. One project — perhaps his signature project — pulled him back. The six-yurt system north of Idaho City that Hennessy developed for Idaho State ...

Idaho State Parks and Recreation has been told it “likely” won’t be able to operate its popular yurts near Idaho City this winter because of the Pioneer Fire. The fire has covered more than 80,000 ...

A new backcountry escape is finally coming to life in the mountains near Idaho City — The Petersen Yurt — Idaho Parks and Recreation's newest addition to their system of wilderness yurts.

It’s time to book a yurt in the Idaho backcountry to ensure that at least for one long weekend this winter — or more likely, several days during the week — you can look forward to having a great time ...

Dec. 21--Looks like an early Christmas for backcountry trekkers. The popular Idaho City yurts are now available for those who have reservations. They will be available for new reservations starting ...

IDAHO CITY, Idaho – A southwest Idaho wildfire burning timber in rugged terrain early on Thursday crossed a state highway and threatened a backcountry yurt system popular among winter recreationists.

There’s nothing like renting a backcountry yurt in the winter for a guaranteed great time. Get a bunch of friends together, pack in your favorite food and drink, get out for a grand adventure every ...

POCATELLO — The Idaho State University Outdoor Adventure Center yurt rentals will be open for the season starting Nov. 1, and reservations can be made starting Oct. 1. The Portneuf Yurt System ...

IDAHO CITY — The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will begin accepting reservations for 2018-2019 winter stays in the Idaho City Backcountry Yurt System on Wednesday, September 19. The ...

The lack of snow on the ground has not deterred area adventurers who want to spend a night in the mountains using the local yurt system. Dana Olson, the director of Idaho State University’s Outdoor ...

IDAHO CITY, Idaho — Leo Hennessy could have retired a year ago. One project pulled him back. The six-yurt system Hennessy developed for Idaho State Parks and Recreation was badly damaged by the 2016 ...