Camping news and tips by Idaho Statesman in Boise

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Dont be fooled by hot, dry conditions in the Valley. Theres still plenty of snow above 6,000 feet elevation. Roads and trails and may be wet and muddy.

Snow and fire? Watch for both Memorial Day weekend in Idaho

Here's your Memorial Day outlook for camping in national forests.

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Hells Canyon faces low flows this summer

Near record-low runoff could make Idaho Power stingy with water.
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Read our Camping Guide live chat replay

The chance to ask questions of Statesman Outdoors writers Roger Phillips and Pete Zimowsky starts at 1 p.m. today.
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2013 Camping Guide: Plug into comfort with an RV

There are plenty of places in Idaho to enjoy the pleasures of RV camping.
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Camp and cruise on a motorcycle or ATV

Hauling the ATVs and motorcycles on a camping trip is an Idaho tradition, and there are lots of places that are well-suited for riding and relaxing.
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Two camping books for better camp eating and children's adventures

The new trailside cookbook
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Camping gadgets and gear you need to check out

There's a little bit of gear freak lurking in all campers. Here are some items we've run across recently that might be cool additions to your camp kit.
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If you're indoors, is it still camping?

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation wants to make your camping life a little easier.
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Don't leave home without all your passes and permits

You're not going to get a pass for being forgetful if you show up in the mountains or on a lake without all your necessary permits and passes.
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Out and About: Outdoors news of note

The Boise and Salmon-Challis national forests temporarily closed Forest Road 579 until June 6, or until the road dries out, the federal agency announced this week.
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Here's where to find a lake in the woods

Combining flatwater canoeing and camping in Idaho is as simple as taking a stroke with a paddle on placid waters.