{"product_id":"idaho-state-parks-9781540216151","title":"Idaho State Parks","description":"Idaho's state parks have been called the \"jewels\" of the Gem State. The story of how those jewels came to be involves political intrigue, much resistance, some philanthropy, and a touch of irony. Sen. Weldon B. Heyburn famously said that state parks were \"always a political embarrassment.\" Idaho's first state park was named after him. Today, Idaho's 30 state parks host five million people a year. Visitors come to boat, camp, bike, climb, hike, fish, and make memories in the great outdoors. This book tells the story of Idaho's diverse state parks--from Priest Lake in Idaho's panhandle to Bear Lake in the southeast corner of the state--through a wealth of historical photographs. A variety of parks are featured, including ones that were lost, found, or never came to fruition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust, Rick:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - As president of the Friends of Idaho State Parks, Rick Just pulled photographs from the archives of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation--as well as family albums, the Idaho State Historical Society, the Idaho Statesman, and the National Park Service--to develop this history. It is presented with the hope that learning about the past will encourage those in the future to keep these jewels open and welcoming to everyone.","brand":"Arcadia Publishing Library Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50914172829970,"sku":"9781540216151","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_22be8935-ab24-485b-8c2c-1a7f60f746fe.jpg?v=1738808432","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/idaho-state-parks-9781540216151","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}