My goodness things are warming up! The Chinook run is shaping up to be nice and big, the rivers are flowing with clean whitewater and farmer's markets are starting to pop up with the best and most tasty parts of our region. Get a full list of everything we've got planned on our Calendar of Events.

While you're planning your next trip to Idaho, be sure to check out our brand new Scenic Drives and Byways page - lots of descriptions, directions, even bookmarks that let you send the maps straight to your phone. There are ten drives to choose from and one is sure to add to your adventures!

It's time to take a look at what's close to happening - read on!

14th Annual Big Water Blowout River Festival; June 2, 2012
This is an action packed, family fun event with experienced Outfitters and Guides offering deeply discounted raft trips all day. Anyone can enter the Dutch Oven Cook-off and afterward, you can enjoy live music and dancing with Current Flow. Learn more about the Big Water Blowout. Browse more of North Central Idaho'sJune events.

Grangeville Border Days; July 2 - 4, 2012
Idaho's oldest rodeo promises another banner year in 2012 complete with fireworks and Aaron Tippen in concert! Join the community of Grangeville, Idaho for 3 days and nights of rodeo, parades, wild horse races, cowboy breakfasts, art, a fun run, street sports, carnival rides and more. What a way to celebrate the 4th of July! Learn more about Border Days. Browse more of North Central Idaho's July events. (image courtesy grangevilleborderdays.org)

Zimfest; August 2 - 5, 2012
The largest annual celebration of Zimbabwean music and culture in North America is coming to Moscow, Idaho! Zimfest is a fun-filled three-day weekend of concerts, workshops, community conversations, a marketplace and more. Learn more about Zimfest. Browse more of North Central Idaho'sAugust events.

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Spring time in Idaho and the Chinook are running! Yep, it's prime fishing on the rivers of North Central Idaho and you can book your trip with one of our licensed and experienced guides for the catch of a lifetime.

Our Calendar of Events is bursting with rodeos, picnics, festivals and farmers' markets this summer - take a look at a few of the highlights here then grab a copy of our new Discover Visitors Guide to plan your visit.  We'd love to see you - when are you coming?

55th Annual NAIA World Series
May 25 - June 2, 2012
Play ball! Watch as 10 of the highest ranked teams in NAIA Baseball come to Lewiston, ID, for a 19 game series to vie for the right to call themselves NAIA World Series Champions. Real dirt, real grass, real baseball and not a bad seat in the house, come visit!

Learn more about the 55th Annual NAIA World Series.  Browse more North Central Idaho  May events.

Junior Ranger Programs
June 9 & 30, 2012
Hells Gate State Park Junior Ranger Program is offering a series of free programs for kids this summer including one on flowers and one on birdwatching!

Learn more about the Flowers and Birdwatching programs.  Browse more North Central Idaho June events.

Hot Summer Nights
July 27, 2012
Riggins might be a small town but it brings Hot Summer Nights to life with two full nights of family friendly fun in July!  Gates open at 4pm and all diets are in danger with the food court and beer garden. There's more games and family activities than you can shake a stick at, including spin art, water slides, face painting ... there's just too much to list here.

Learn more about  Hot Summer Nights.  Browse more North Central Idaho July events.

If you come, we'd love to see pictures and video -  share your story with us!