As one of only four territorial prisons open for tours (like the infamous Alcatraz), the Old Idaho Penitentiary offers a look at life behind bars. In 1872, it started receiving criminals to its ...

The Idaho Botanical Garden occupies 33 acres of what used to be the grounds of the Old Idaho Penitentiary, but now succulents, roses and native Idaho plants fill those acres. There are also ...

Now, it’s helped launch Idaho to the top of the list of “Top 20 Places with Small-Town Charm to Visit for the Fourth of July.

The state wanted no part of the operation, so the Nez Perce stepped in to partner with the federal government.

Long before the American government removed them both from their ancestral homelands, wolves and Native Americans coexisted ...

RATHDRUM, Idaho — In Idaho, the second Saturday of June is reserved as the state’s only Free Fishing Day. This year, cast a ...

Big projects are underway to draw even more tourists, including a $71 million gondola and mountain top development in Idaho Springs. The Mighty Argo Cable Car will travel 1.2 miles from the Argo Gold ...

Wild Hearts is a local non-profit that provides outdoor adventures for girls -- all for FREE. This summer, they are exploring Idaho with rafting, backpacking, camping and rock climbing adventures.

At over 880 acres, the Silver Creek Preserve is not only a haven for fly fishing but also a place of peace, nature, and ...

Governor Brad Little visited Magic Valley to highlight irrigation improvements that help conserve Idaho's finite water supply, with $30 million in new funding available starting July 1.

The Idaho State Journal invites you to take part in the community conversation. But those who don't play nice may be uninvited.

Town officials this month approved funds to power-wash and repaint the exterior of a historic structure in Irwin Park. The ...