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.

Finding Jack

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

@ The Idaho Outdoor Association Hall

Join us for a presentation by local guidebook author and Idaho Outdoor Association board member Sandy Epeldi who will tell the story of a very sobering experience in the Sawtooth Wilderness.

On June 15, 2016, an outdoor adventurer vanished without a trace into the Queens River area of the Sawtooth Wilderness. Seven years later, Sandy and his hiking partner Frank Burke happened upon some of the missing man's personal items. A few weeks later, the authorities located his remains.

Sandy will discuss his journey leading to the discovery and the events of that fateful day. He will also touch on the story of another missing hiker that has yet to be found.

This event is free and open to the general public. See you there!

Please sign up at our Events page.

Queen Mine Hike

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM

@ Sandy Point Park Turnoff

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.

We will meet at the Turnoff to Sandy Point Park at 5:45 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 5:45, 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.

Please sign up at our Events page.

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

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

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