Payette Lake in Idaho. Melissa L Shelby/Getty Images “This high mountain lake is located near McCall, Idaho , and is surrounded by national forest lands and high mountain streams and lakes ...

Why is this Idaho high-mountain lake drying up? Sadly, it’s likely a familiar culprit | Opinion. Scott McIntosh. Tue, October 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM UTC. 6 min read.

On a backpacking trip in Idaho’s White Cloud Mountains in September, we were shocked and disappointed to find that Ocalkens Lake #2 was nearly dry. So much for the fishing gear we brought with ...

BIGFORK – The “high” part of high mountain lakes can discourage some hikers, so that’s where the Jewel Basin comes in handy. A well-maintained U.S. Forest Service road acquires most of the ...