Idaho City Area

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In August, 1862,  a prospecting party with Moses Splawn, Dave Fogue and George Grimes discovered placer gold about seven miles northwest of what is now Idaho City.  Grimes was shot, perhaps by Indians, and the party returned to Walla Walla.  Their news made the area, known as Boise Basin (eighteen miles square), the scene of the biggest gold rush since California's Mother Lode.  The party returned from Walla Walla in October, and founded Pioneer City (Pioneerville).  Three other camps soon studded the creek banks:  Placerville, Centerville, and Bannock City, which was renamed Idaho City by the Territorial Legislature.

East of Idaho City are the tributaries' of the main Boise River.  The North Fork and the Middle Fork of the Boise River are wonderful recreation areas.

Camping trip to the North Fork of the Boise River August 1, 2007.

Camping trip to the North Fork of the Boise River with Kris and Mike. August 1, 2007. Alex enjoys the rides with his Doggles. August 1, 2007. Alex wadding in the river. August 1, 2007. Kodi collecting river rocks. Mike and Kris. August 1, 2007. Kodi and Perry. Alex enjoying the water. North Fork of the Boise River. July 19, 2003. North Fork of the Boise River. July 19, 2003. A few deer was seen while on a fly fishing trip to the Middle Fork of the Boise River July 19, 2003. Lookout north of Idaho City. July 19, 2003. North Fork of the Payette River falls along Highway 21 to Loman. July 19, 2003. North Fork of the Payette River along Highway 21 to Loman. July 19, 2003. . Camping trip to the North Fork of the Boise River with Kris and Mike. August 1, 2007.

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