Armed with Steve Stuebner's trail guide to the Station Creek Trail, LONECONE Management decided to see if things had changed since then. They hadn't. It's just steep. Actually really steep. But here are the pics: ...

  A short weekend or a long week still involves a lot of gear. Ken and I have three kids who are 5, 3, and 2 years old. For the most part, they are entertained...

MIX ‘N’ MATCH BACKPACKS & LUNCH BOXES (PLUS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FUN & HOMEMADE TREATS)! This summer is an exciting time for the Lone Cone family! Besides fishing and camping trips, we’ve been busy...

1. PLAN AHEADCHOOSE THE RIGHT HIKE:If this is your first hike, keep it simple. Low miles and minimal elevation change are key. Show your child maps and pictures to get them psyched about the upcoming...

Writing about this topic has me really excited about the backpacking season and getting my kids out in the wild. It also has me dreading it at the same time. Here are some tips for...

This isn’t the Boise River, but these rafts are amazing. (Mckenzie River, c. 1969)When it comes to summer in Boise, beat the heat like the locals do—float the Boise River. As the temps rise so...