Did you have to postpone your 4th of July hike up Table Rock after Thursday's fire? The trails are ready to use again, but there's some info you need to know before you go.
It's a perfect time to brush up lesser-known facts about the Treasure Valley's favorite viewpoint.
- The cross atop Table Rock was built way back in 1956 by the Junior Chamber of Commerce
- The now defunct Idaho State Penitentiary at the base of Table Rock is now a favorite "start here" spot for hikers climbing the foothills
- The site was sacred ground to the native Shoshone Bannocks,
Table Rock was a site that could be seen across the Treasure Valley early Thursday morning as fires raged in all directions and fast. Look at the fire crews try to save these homes.
At 3:20 AM a large fire continues to burn atop Table Rock. At this time officials are confirming that two structures have been completely destroyed. These are photos from where the bridge is blocked at Park Center Blvd.
I shot my boyfriend a death stare when he said "uhhh...I have to pee" during our Table Rock hike on Sunday because I knew the only bathrooms he could get to were in the Old Pen. That could be changing soon!
Here's some cool images I caught when my friend Carrie and I made it to the top of our Table Rock hike yesterday. What did you do in the warm weather this weekend? Share your pics!