Boise National Forest officials project most developed campgrounds and rental cabins will be open by Memorial Day weekend.

Recreation staff are inspecting facilities, testing water, removing hazard trees and cleaning sites to ensure public safety at over 70 developed campgrounds in the forest, according to a U.S. Forest Service press release.

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A list of developed campground projected date openings can be found on the Boise National Forest’s website. About half of the campgrounds can be reserved by visiting the Recreation.gov website.

Cartwright Ridge and Shady Pines (formally Antelope Annex) campgrounds, located near Sage Hen Reservoir, will be closed beginning May 28 through the rest of the year due to reconstruction. Work will include new roadways, vault toilets, furniture, signage and relocating infrastructure to better accommodate camping trailers. The four other Forest Service campgrounds surrounding Sage Hen Reservoir area will remain open, according to the release.

Forest visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and prepare by bringing extra food, water and warm clothing.

“Be prepared to pack out your trash and strive to leave no trace. Tell a friend where you are going and when you will be back as many areas of the forest have no reliable cell phone coverage,” the press release said.

Other safety tips for accessing public lands can be found at Recreate Responsibly Idaho.

Lillis Wing Jobe, age 79, of Idaho Falls Idaho, passed way peacefully at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia on May 3, 2024.

Lillis was born December 31, 1944, in Idaho Falls Idaho, a daughter to LeRay and Gertrude Birch Bruckhart. Lillis attended and graduated from High School and continued her education into getting an Associate’s Degree.

She then married William Crossley and later divorced and found her way to Richard Jobe. She was a Register Nurse in the NICU at Riverside Hospital and followed onto retirement homes. She lived in multiple areas such as San Fransisco California, Salt Lake City Utah. Idaho falls Idaho, Grant Idaho, and Blackfoot Idaho.

Lillis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also participated on a bowling team. She enjoyed crosswords, ranching, puzzles, knitting, sewing, cards, golf, and horseback riding.

Lillis is survived by her daughters Carrie (Michael) Flitton, Tawna Mortensen, Martha (David) Roller, Jolene Case, Charity (Justin) Noe, and Paula Jobe. Sons Michael Crossley, Christopher Jobe, David Jobe, Robert Drinkard, and Waylen Jobe, and 13 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son Kelly Jobe, Parents LeRay Bruckhart and Gertrude Birch Williams. Her siblings Karen Bowers, Kay Birch, Beth Birch, and Leroy Wing. Grandparents John Peter Birch, and Bertha Vilate Thompson. Great-grandparents George Washington Birch, Josephine Evelina Malmberg, James Medad Thompson, and Polly Vilate Davis.

Services will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 at Eckersell Memorial Chapel. The family will visit with friends and family at 2:00pm with a Funeral at 3:00pm. With an Interment at Rigby Pioneer Cemetery to follow.

For those who love the outdoors and everything it has to offer this Boise hike is perfect for you. The weather is getting colder so going on a hike this time of year feels great! It’s not too cold and it’s not too hot anymore so being adventurous is both fun and healthy.

Table Rock is one of the most well-known Boise hikes and it’s definitely for a reason. While it hurts to work your way up it is extremely rewarding once you get to the top. The hike is just a little over 3 miles, 1.5 miles to the top and 1.5 miles back to the bottom. This hike is great for families to go on and doesn’t require any expertise. It’s great for anyone who wants to get outside and be active before the snow starts to come. Grab your running shoes, your water bottle, and even your furry friends, and get to this hike for spring!

The trail is a little rigid composed of rocks and dirt so it’s smart to keep your eyes on the trail while you are there. The way up is not too steep with the biggest climb being at the end but for the most part, even if you aren’t active this should still be manageable for you! The whole way up you have a great view of Boise and the mountains so even your water breaks will be joined with a view.

The way down is not bad either with only a few steep declines as long as you are going slow and steady you will be perfectly okay. As you go down it even helps to zig-zag down the trail just to be safe.

The best part is being at the top of the hike. The view is great and there’s even a giant cross at the very top! Table Rock has benches for you to sit and take a breather before you make your way back down again and just take in all of Boise below you. The pictures are amazing and you can see everything from downtown Boise to Boise State University!