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Idaho's Snake River State Park Thrills With Outdoor Recreation, Dramatic Geology, And Historic Charm

Few people would associate the word "massacre" with sublime natural beauty, yet Massacre Rocks State Park is actually one of the most stunning parks in the country. The ominously-titled destination is ...
OPB

An inside look at Idaho’s $3M fight against invasive quagga mussels

Clark Corbin / Idaho Capital Sun Now in its third year, the effort to rid Idaho’s Snake River of invasive quagga mussels is a near 24/7 operation taking place both on the water and in a nearby ...
Idaho Statesman

Idaho poisoned Snake River for invasive mussels. Was it worth ‘heartbreaking’ loss?

Idaho spent $3M in 2023 on chemical treatments to kill invasive quagga mussels in the Snake River. A study found that the treatment destroyed up to 90% of invertebrate populations. Mussels reappeared ...
KREM

Tiny mussels, big threat: Idaho's battle to save mid-Snake River continues

BOISE, Idaho — They are smaller than a finger nail, but have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage across the country. Idaho is continuing its unprecedented battle to stop quagga mussels ...