Idaho Outdoor Association

Welcome to the IOA!
Our Mission and Objectives are:

To promote and encourage stewardship of the wildlife, habitat, and recreational resources of the state of Idaho.
To encourage good sportsmanship, ethics, and responsibility in outdoor activities.
To conserve, protect, and help maintain both public and private property used for recreational purposes.
To promote and encourage healthy outdoor activities.

We believe that anyone who participates in outdoor recreation of any kind should be willing to help protect and improve the natural resources of the state of Idaho.

General meetings are held at our hall at 7:00 P.M., the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

Our meetings are free, open to the public, and refreshments are encouraged.

Check out our events tab.

Proud Partner of:

Image of the number three principal: Dispose of Waste Properly. - LNT Trainer's Course 2018. Hosted by the IOA. Campout Weekend 2018, Idaho City, Idaho.

2017 Leave No Trace Training Food Prep

The Idaho Outdoor Association is a chartering organization for a Scouting Unit. As more information becomes available we will provide an interest page and schedule a parents meeting. This Scouting unit will focus on outdoor recreation, conservation and outdoor ethics in alignment with the IOA mission.

The First General Meeting of the Season-

What We Did on Our Summer Vacation

Tuesday, October 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM @ IOA Hall

Join us at the first General Meeting of the season for socializing and photo sharing of our summer outings. Sandy Epeldi will present images from rarely visited hiking destinations, a seven day pack trip through the heart of the Sawtooth Wilderness and peak bagging adventures. Other members are encouraged to bring photos on a Thumb Drive to share with the group. We'd like to see what outdoor adventures you've been up to!

Bring your own refreshments.

See you there!

Please Register at Our Events Page

Queen Mine Hike

Wednesday, October 09, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM @ Sandy Point Park

Join us for a hike to the historic Queen Mine in the Boise River Wildlife Management Area. This outing follows a rarely used trail for one mile to the mine site. The trail is overgrown, so wear pants. Also, bring a headlamp and a warm layer of clothing, as the days are getting short.

We will meet at the Turnoff to Sandy Point Park at 4:30 PM, then caravan to the trailhead from there. A high clearance vehicle is needed for the final two miles of the drive.

For those who are not able to meet us by 4:30, here are the directions from Sandy Point Turnoff:

Continue up Highway 21 for 3.5 miles to Highland Valley Ln, watch for a sign indicating an archery range. Turn left on the dirt-surface Highland Valley Ln. and follow it for 1.3 miles to the archery range. Veer right and continue up the road for another mile to a trailhead parking area that will accommodate 4 or 5 cars. Park here, then walk back down the road for about 100 yards to the start of the trail. The trail starts on the left side and is marked by an old faded trail marker (43° 34' 26", 116° 3' 40"). The trail is overgrown from lack of use. We can text a map if requested.

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For snail mail, please use P.O. Box 15943, Boise, ID 83715, to contact us. Thank you!

3401 S. Brazil St. , P.O. Box 15943, Boise, ID 83715

The Idaho Outdoor Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization.