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Good News! Idaho has a Plan to Keep Parks Open
January 24, 2010 by Connie Herbert · 2 Comments
I was glad to read the article in the Times News written by Ben Botkin that stated “Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Idaho Parks and Recreation Department Director Nancy Merrill announced on Friday plans aimed at shifting the agency’s dependence away from the state’s general fund and making Idaho’s parks more self-sustaining through business plans tailored for each park. . . . “ This welcome plan should have been addressed years ago before they become a drain on our state’s general fund. According to the article the plan will go before JFAC on February 1. I have said in several conversations that if they raised the fees slightly, it would help with the cost. I’m certainly willing to pay $1 more to camp in a state park. The article didn’t mention any changes to the cost of the annual state parks pass, but a small increase there certainly shouldn’t affect sales. Until now, I figured very few would even buy the annual pass, not knowing if there were going to be very many state parks still open. Cudos to those who have worked hard and provided input to come up with a plan. As a Hagerman resident I am pleased that we will not be looking at closure of the state parks in our area. Read the entire Times News article.
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Idaho Budget Cutting could negatively affect Recreational Opportunities
January 17, 2010 by Connie Herbert · 6 Comments
I just read about another wonderful state park that is in jeopardy of loosing its funding from the State of Idaho. That park is Harriman State Park located in Island Park. It is a wonderful park along the banks of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, home of beautiful, elusive rainbow trout, wildlife, birds, history. Over the years I’ve visited it in the winter on cross country skis, and in the summer while fly fishing. It would be a shame to see this park and others in our great state go by the wayside because of budget cuts. Other parks that are threatened include Thousand Springs State Park Complex in the Hagerman area. Communicate with your legislators about these parks and their importance to our communities. Read more about Hariman State Park, Thousand Springs State Park Complex
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Thousand Springs Festival
September 23, 2009 by Connie Herbert · Leave a Comment
The Thousand Springs Festival is being held again this weekend in the Hagerman Valley. This fun event that is in its 17th year features Idaho artistans, live music, food, beverages, fly fishing booth, activities for the kids. The Ritter Island paradise and the surrounding waterfalls can also be enjoyed on wagon rides and canoeing. Come visit the Hagerman Valley and this special treat that it offers anually. Schedule avaialble at http://www.thousandspringsfestival.org/main.asp.
