Category: River Access

Posted on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020
Boise River Team
boating, Boise River, Recreation, River Access

Boise River Water Trail 6th Edition Now Available

by Adam Bass Have you ever wondered about the sections of the Boise River beyond the crowded Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park reach? Would you like to know what […]

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019
Boise River Team
access, Barber Dam, birds, boating, Boise River, Fish and Aquatic Habitat, Fishery, Floodplains, Geomorphology, History, Instream Habitat, Recreation, River Access

Barber Dam: The Hydropower Project in our Backyard

By Mary Lucachick The Barber Dam Hydroelectric Project is the closest hydroelectric power plant to Idaho’s capitol. It’s located about 1/3 mile above Eckert Road east of downtown Boise. Fulcrum, […]

Posted on August 8, 2017May 31, 2018
Boise River Team
access, boating, Boise River, Recreation, River Access

Barber Pool – A Completely Different River Experience

by Tom “Chel” Chelstrom Dipped my paddle In the cool clear water Canoe slices through Like a sleek river otter Paddle ‘round the bend What will you see Splashy […]

Posted on April 19, 2017April 19, 2017
Boise River Team
Boise River, City of Boise, Floodplains, Geomorphology, High water, River Access, Safety

A Place for Floods to Go

BY ROCKY BARKER rbarker@idahostatesman.com The moment of truth for the development of Ada County since 1955 has arrived. For more than 27 days, the flood-swollen Boise River has rolled through […]