It was a trust forced on the West more than 100 years ago, one that has defined us ever since: our public lands. They are a playground for many, the source of our water and wildlife. But there is a price to be paid when more than 60% of your state is federally owned.

Outdoor Idaho spends time with young writers at a unique camp on the grounds of Harriman State Park. The young writers not only get instruction in their craft, but also enjoy the scenery and wildlife of one of Idaho's most beautiful parks.

Idaho's outdoor enthusiasts can be a gritty bunch -- especially this time of year. Cowboys on horses pull skiers on a snow-packed track, reaching speeds up to 40 mph. Climbers scale 100-foot columns of ice along basalt cliffs. And powder hounds hitch a helicopter ride to a mountaintop in Palisades range. Together, these adventure-seekers demonstrate it takes true grit to brave Idaho's elements.

Ours is not a landscape for the timid. In this explanation of a geology that has inspired and frustrated every generation, we examine the forces that unite us and divide us, and bind us together as a state.

Home to the largest nesting population of bald eagles in the state, eastern Idaho's Palisades region is a favorite for anglers and wildlife enthusiasts of all kinds.

Home to wildflowers found nowhere else in the world; the Boise Foothills offer recreational opportunities, solitude and the chance to teach the value of being in nature. The Foothills’ story tells of heroes stepping up to save land when no one thought it could be done and of public agencies coming together in ways unheard of in the West. Come explore Boise’s backyard, Outdoor Idaho: The Foothills.

They once flooded Idaho's rivers and streams by the millions, an army of migrating fish, hell bent on returning to the place of their origin. But today they are all but gone, their abundance lost to human needs and excess. Outdoor Idaho explores the decline of Idaho's remarkable salmon and what is being done to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Journey across Idaho with men and women who use horse and mule power to tour the state’s back country. From teamsters pulling wagons, to a horse trainer setting a new pack record, to riders heading high into the Selkirk Mountains these Idahoans love traveling with their animals.

This program documents a journey down the Main Salmon River through the wilderness section starting at Corn Creek, traveling by raft and jet boat to rustic lodges on the river. Along the way we learn about the early pioneers and meet folks who are keeping the legacy alive.

This program documents a journey down the Main Salmon River through the wilderness section starting at Corn Creek, traveling by raft and jet boat to rustic lodges on the river. Along the way we learn about the early settlers and meet folks who are keeping the pioneer legacy alive. The lodges include The River of No Return Lodge, Whitewater Ranch, China Bar Lodge, Mackay Bar Lodge, and Shepp Ranch.