Bruneau Overlook, 18 miles south of the town of Bruneau, has a jaw-dropping view 800 feet above the Bruneau River. The southern Idaho desert.

Bruneau Dunes State Park has similarities to Mars. Here, scientists set up a simulated NASA spacecraft to prepare for a future space exploration mission — as part of a conference held at Boise ...

To vote on more great Idaho parks, hiking trails, city parks and more, check out Idaho Statesman’s Best of Treasure Valley. This story was originally published June 16, 2020 at 4:00 AM.

Immerse yourself in Idaho’s alpine wilderness where cool August nights, majestic peaks, and serene lakes craft an ...

It may look like an empty desert, but Bruneau Dunes State Park has 400-foot-tall windswept sand, wide-open skies, and 4800 acres of nature with countless adventures and opportunities that Idaho ...

Planetary scientists met in Idaho in June to discuss space missions to set up mock NASA spacecraft to simulate measurement-taking on Mars at Bruneau State Park.

Idaho’s Bruneau Dunes State Park is working with the International Dark-Sky Association to earn designation as a Dark Sky Park, which requires low light pollution and community support.

BRUNEAU, Idaho — It may look like an empty desert, but Bruneau Dunes State Park has 400-foot-tall windswept sand, wide-open skies, and 4800 acres of nature with countless adventures and ...

Besides Bruneau Dunes, there is also City of Rocks National Reserve in Cassia County which is located south of Twin Falls along the Idaho/Utah border.

A hidden gem just past Mountain Home, Bruneau State Park has an international "dark sky designation." The Idaho Today team does some stargazing. For more info, go HERE.

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