City Of Rocks National Reserve Grows By 105 Acres
The City of Rocks National Reserve in southern Idaho has grown by 105 acres thanks to an acquisition made by the National Park Service.
- December 1st, 2022
City of Rocks National Reserve
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A Visit To City Of Rocks National Reserve
The two of us had traveled through Idaho on numerous occasions, most often during drives across the scenic northern panhandle on the way from North Cascades National Park to Glacier National Park. We had also followed the Snake River during several trips and visited Craters of the Moon National Monument on at least three occasions. Despite multiple journeys through the state whose license plates have long saluted its “famous potatoes,” we had never visited City of Rocks National Reserve.
Visually Impaired Students Retracing Oregon and California National Historic Trails.
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City of Rocks National Reserve is a Model of Interagency Cooperation
Established on November 18, 1988, Idaho’s City of Rocks National Reserve is more than just a geologic wonder, a touchstone of our pioneer past, and a magnet for climbers. It’s also a model for interagency cooperation.
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