Boise Bend Natural Area — Attraction in Four Corners States

WARNING for other dog walkers: A older man regularly visits this area with his off-leash yellow lab, which has repeatedly approached and agitated my reactive dog — I’ve had to call animal control after multiple incidents. During one encounter, I was verbally harassed and made to feel unsafe when he and another individual confronted me near my car. This has happened more than once, and I want others (especially women) to be aware. It’s unfortunate because this is otherwise a beautiful...

Almost indescribable. A natural protection area for nesting osprey, and a nearly secret place where local lovers of birds of prey can attempt to marvel at Mother Nature from a distance. 'No guarantees, but if the timing is right, you just might find healing here. Nature can be a church of sorts for some; this spot is a treasure. These creatures and their habitat are protected for a reason; they are magnificent. They teach a valuable lesson: Timing...

This must be a tweaker hot spot; I found a makeshift shelter made of sticks, with bedding, food garbage, and other signs of recent habitation. That was located down own fork of the trail. I went down the other, and found this message left. This can only mean this area is frequented by crazies. I would avoid entirely, or come only in groups and...