We are so grateful to ITA Board Member and Crew Leader Pam Bond for 10 years of service with ITA! Her first ITA project was Perjue Canyon in 2016 and since then she has been a rockstar volunteer for ITA, helping us with GIS mapping projects, building and maintaining our Trail Reporter, serving on our Board of Directors, recruiting volunteers and supporters through the Trail Master Presentation series, starting ... Read More

Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and  keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More

Our 2026 Project Schedule preview is here! We are so excited to share over 100 volunteer projects planned with you. The preview is open for one week and signups for members begin on Sunday, March 1 at 8am PT/ 9am MT and open for the public open on March 15. Spots are limited, and some projects will fill up fast! If you’re not yet a member, now’s the perfect ... Read More

Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and  keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More

Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and  keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More

Please join us in welcoming Taylor to ITA’s staff! With a background in outdoor education and stewardship—and a deep belief in the power of trails to shape lives—Taylor brings experience, passion, and heart to our work with youth. We’re grateful to have her on the team and excited for the energy, curiosity, and commitment she brings to connecting young people with Idaho’s trails and landscapes. What is your background ... Read More

Trying to maximize your charitable giving for 2025? The new tax law passed by Congress, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), made changes to charitable giving that will take effect in 2026. Starting in 2026, charitable donations must exceed .5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) to be deductible. For example, if a taxpayer has $100,000 AGI and $5,000 in charitable giving, the first $500 of their charitable giving ... Read More

Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, windstorms can knock trees down across trails, and snow can come earlier than expected. Please take these recommendations as a jumping off place and do additional research to understand current conditions and  keep yourself safe if you choose to hike this trail. Physical guidebooks and maps are always good to ... Read More

There’s something powerful about trails. No matter who you are, where you come from, or how far you plan to go, a trail invites you in. Step by step, it connects us—to the land, to ourselves, and to one another. In a world that can feel divided and overwhelming, Idaho’s trails remind us of what we all share: a love for wild places, open space, and the freedom to ... Read More

"Thanksgiving makes me think of...." I remembered this writing prompt from elementary school the other day while at Costco, of all places. It came to me in a wave of cynicism, as in, "Thanksgiving makes me think of crafty marketing campaigns pushing Christmas shopping before the pumpkin pie’s cold". But once removed from the crowded confines of bulk purchase land, blood pressure back down in the healthy range, I ... Read More