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The Area wraps up summer season with Activities, National Public Lands Day Celebration
Boise, Idaho – Bogus Basin announced plans today for its final weekend of the 2025 summer season. On Saturday, the mountain will host a variety of vendor activities, volunteer opportunities, expert panels, and more to celebrate National Public Lands Day.
All summer activities and The Basin Gravity Park are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Area officials encourage guests purchase their activity tickets online in advance.
National Public Lands Day
The United States is home to more than 640 million acres of public lands — including 34.5 million acres in Idaho. Bogus Basin operates on over 2,904 acres of Boise National Forest land under a special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service.
“We are grateful for our strong partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, which allows us to steward over 2,900 acres of public land responsibly. Together, we work to promote a healthy mountain environment, expand terrain responsibly, mitigate fire risks, and ensure this cherished recreation area thrives for another 83 years.”
– Cissy Madigan, Community Impact Manager
National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day volunteer effort in the United States each year, with over 41,500 hours of volunteer service dedicated in 2024. To celebrate, the Bogus Basin team invites the Treasure Valley to the mountain on Saturday, September 27th, for a day filled with hands-on volunteer opportunities, activities hosted by more than 20 local vendors, expert panels, and more fun ways to connect with the community.
“We are excited to invite both familiar faces and first-time summer visitors to Bogus Basin to celebrate National Public Lands Day with engaging activities, hands-on learning, and a deeper appreciation for the mountain and our shared public lands.”
– Nate Collins, Stewardship & Sustainability Coordinator
Booth activities include Tree Ring Stamping with the Bogus Basin Environmental Education team, crosscut sawing with the Idaho Trails Association, coffee sampling with Lonely Larch Supply Co, and more.
Participating Organizations Include:
- Wild Hearts Idaho
- Idaho Fish & Game
- Idaho Conservation League
- The Sawtooth Society
- Ridge to Rivers
- National Forest Foundation
- Golden Eagle Audubon Society
- Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
- US Forest Service
- Sierra Club
- Winter Wildlands Alliance
- Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
- Friends of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Bogus Bash Online Auction Fundraiser
The Bogus Bash Online auction is a great way to support local, non-profit mountain recreation. Get all of the information, and see auction items, at bogusbasin.org.
About Bogus Basin Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to engaging the community to provide accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation and education. Opened in 1942, Bogus Basin offers 2,600 acres of daytime skiable terrain and 200 acres for night skiing, seven chairlifts and three people-mover carpets, and an 800-foot tubing hill. The Nordic Center offers 37 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Environmental education and community outreach programs, primarily youth, serve over 20,000 individuals annually. Summer activities include The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, The Mine Shaft Challenge Course, mountain biking, events, hiking and chairlift service for hike and bike transport. Bogus Basin is located 16.5 miles north of Boise, Idaho, and operates under a special use permit with the Boise National Forest. www.bogusbasin.org
