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### Overview

Situated along the Snake River, Celebration Park (managed by Canyon County)
was established as Idaho's only archaeological park in 1989. A walk through
the basalt deposited by the Bonneville flood reveals petroglyphs 100 to 10,000
years old. Visitors learn about the Paleolithic and Archaic lifeways and can
enjoy throwing a dart with an atlatl. Experience a walking tour of historic
Guffey Railroad Bridge and be captivated by southwest Idaho's early mining and
railroad history. A non-motorized trail along the north bank of the Snake
River provides access upstream to Halverson Lake, a small pond nestled along
the canyon wall. Other non-motorized trails lead through the Bonneville Flood
boulders scattered across Halverson Bar. These trails converge into one trail
and can be followed up stream approximately 10 miles toward Swan Falls Dam.
This trail opens to motorized use about halfway to the dam. Guffey Bridge,
located at the downstream edge of Celebration Park, provides one of the few
crossings over the Snake River. The one-time railroad bridge built in 1897 has
been restored for non-motorized use and provides access to primitive trails on
the south side of the river.

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<h3>Overview</h3>

Situated along the Snake River, Celebration Park (managed by Canyon County) was established as Idaho's only archaeological park in 1989. A walk through the basalt deposited by the Bonneville flood reveals petroglyphs 100 to 10,000 years old. Visitors learn about the Paleolithic and Archaic lifeways and can enjoy throwing a dart with an atlatl. Experience a walking tour of historic Guffey Railroad Bridge and be captivated by southwest Idaho's early mining and railroad history. A non-motorized trail along the north bank of the Snake River provides access upstream to Halverson Lake, a small pond nestled along the canyon wall. Other non-motorized trails lead through the Bonneville Flood boulders scattered across Halverson Bar. These trails converge into one trail and can be followed up stream approximately 10 miles toward Swan Falls Dam. This trail opens to motorized use about halfway to the dam. Guffey Bridge, located at the downstream edge of Celebration Park, provides one of the few crossings over the Snake River. The one-time railroad bridge built in 1897 has been restored for non-motorized use and provides access to primitive trails on the south side of the river.

Bird's eye view of the park

Celebration Park

You can see the birds of prey in their natural river canyon habitat on a
scenic float trip. South of Boise, the Snake River has cut a canyon where more
eagles, hawks, and falcons nest each spring in greater concentrations than at
any other place in North America. The Snake River Birds of Prey Area is
protected here. These are scenic trips only. There are no large rapids on this
stretch. The best time to take this float is in the spring.

You can see the birds of prey in their natural river canyon habitat on a scenic float trip. South of Boise, the Snake River has cut a canyon where more eagles, hawks, and falcons nest each spring in greater concentrations than at any other place in North America. The Snake River Birds of Prey Area is protected here. These are scenic trips only. There are no large rapids on this stretch. The best time to take this float is in the spring.

Birds of Prey Scenic Float

The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway
vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider
trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles. This trail system
including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads
features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails
and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain. These trailheads also provide loading
ramps, staging areas and restrooms. Cross-country travel is only allowed in
the 200 acre area immediate adjacent to the Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead.
Otherwise, please do not travel cross-country in this area. The Murphy Travel
Management Plan has established areas where OHV is limited to designated
routes.

The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles. This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain. These trailheads also provide loading ramps, staging areas and restrooms. Cross-country travel is only allowed in the 200 acre area immediate adjacent to the Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead. Otherwise, please do not travel cross-country in this area. The Murphy Travel Management Plan has established areas where OHV is limited to designated routes.

Rabbit Creek OHV Trail

The Wilson Creek area provides users with non-motorized opportunities to enjoy
the Owyhee Desert. Several trails create a variety of hiking, mountain biking,
and equestrian experiences.

The Wilson Creek area provides users with non-motorized opportunities to enjoy the Owyhee Desert. Several trails create a variety of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian experiences.

Wilson Creek Travel Management Area

Fossil Creek OHV Trail

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is one of the oldest refuges in the
National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1909 to designate the
new irrigation reservoir as a refuge and breeding grounds for migratory birds
and other wildlife. The refuge now serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife
and Treasure Valley residents and visitors.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge has two units–-Lake Lowell and the Snake
River Islands. The Lake Lowell Unit encompasses over 10,500 acres, including
the almost 9,000-acre Lake Lowell and surrounding lands. The Snake River
Islands Unit contains over 1000 acres on 104 islands. Refuge islands are
distributed along 113 river miles from the Canyon-Ada County Line in Idaho, to
Farewell Bend in Oregon.

The Refuge protects a wide range of wildlife habitats: the open waters and
wetland edges of Lake Lowell, the sagebrush uplands around the lake and the
grasslands and riparian forests on the Snake River islands. The variety of
habitats makes the refuge an important breeding area for resident and
migratory birds, including providing one of the few nesting areas for western
and Clark’s grebes in Idaho. The refuge is also a significant resting and
wintering area for birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway, including
spectacular concentrations of mallards and Canada geese. Because of its value
to birds, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge has been declared an Important
Bird Area by the National Audubon Society.

The refuge welcomes diverse communities to connect with nature and each other
through free educational and outdoor recreational experiences.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1909 to designate the new irrigation reservoir as a refuge and breeding grounds for migratory birds and other wildlife. The refuge now serves as an urban oasis for both wildlife and Treasure Valley residents and visitors.  Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge has two units–-Lake Lowell and the Snake River Islands. The Lake Lowell Unit encompasses over 10,500 acres, including the almost 9,000-acre Lake Lowell and surrounding lands. The Snake River Islands Unit contains over 1000 acres on 104 islands. Refuge islands are distributed along 113 river miles from the Canyon-Ada County Line in Idaho, to Farewell Bend in Oregon.   The Refuge protects a wide range of wildlife habitats: the open waters and wetland edges of Lake Lowell, the sagebrush uplands around the lake and the grasslands and riparian forests on the Snake River islands. The variety of habitats makes the refuge an important breeding area for resident and migratory birds, including providing one of the few nesting areas for western and Clark’s grebes in Idaho. The refuge is also a significant resting and wintering area for birds migrating along the Pacific Flyway, including spectacular concentrations of mallards and Canada geese. Because of its value to birds, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge has been declared an <a href="https://www.audubon.org/important-bird-areas" rel="nofollow">Important Bird Area</a> by the National Audubon Society. The refuge welcomes diverse communities to connect with nature and each other through free educational and outdoor recreational experiences.

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Birds of Prey Scenic Float

Rabbit Creek OHV Trail

Wilson Creek Travel Management Area

Fossil Creek OHV Trail

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge