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Ask Zimo: Fourth of July still good target date for high-country hikes

Q: A few years ago, some friends and I went backpacking in the White Clouds. I have wanted to go back ever since, but haven't had the time.

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Ask Zimo: Trinity campgrounds will open in mid-July despite fire

Q: I was planning my first camping trip up to the Trinity Lakes last year, and then the fires happened.
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Pete Zimowsky: Low snowpack means more floats on the Boise River

A lack of high water means we can get on the water earlier.
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Ask Zimo: You don't want your potty tent turning into a kite

Q: Have you been able to find a shower tent that won't blow over in a stiff breeze and has zippers that will work for a while?
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Ask Zimo: Get ready to see the wildlife mural at MK Nature Center

Q: What's going on at the MK Nature Center? The underwater fish display is all covered.
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Pete Zimowsky: Wildfires change sagebrush communities

Southeast Oregon looks much different than it did a few years ago.
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Ask Zimo: Rattlesnakes need a little more warmth before coming out

Q: Did I see you post something in the past about dogs and snakes?
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Ask Zimo: Ticks and wild asparagus: It's definitely spring in Idaho

Zimo note: It seems like we go from snow to ticks in a heartbeat.
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Pete Zimowsky: Boaters, don’t forget to buy your invasive species stickers

Get your current invasive species sticker if you're an Idaho boater.
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Ask Zimo: Chief Parrish recreation site has an interesting history

We have so many recreation sites that bear the names of interesting folks, many with a pioneering and independent spirit. Knowing the history of an area enhances the experience, whether hiking, rafting or dirt biking. It gives you an appreciation for the pioneers and the land.
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Ask Zimo: It's important to clean nesting boxes to prevent disease

Q: We've had a bird using one of our nesting boxes all winter.

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