BURLEY, Idaho -The BLM Burley Field Office has opened a new boat ramp at the Milner Historic Recreation Area. The boat ramp construction is part of a project to improve developments at the site. It accompanies new trail construction along the historic Oregon Trail and improved kayak/non-motorized boat access to the Snake River.
“This boat ramp is our most recent addition to the amenities offered at Milner," said Burley Field Manager Ken Crane. “We plan to continue making significant changes to this special area that will go a long way to improving the visitor experience."
The Milner Historic Recreation Area is a popular area for recreation along the Snake River in Cassia County. It is a little over 2,050 acres and includes boat ramps, campsites and a walking path. It hosts 44,000 visitors annually and is a special place historically as it offers glimpses of the actual Oregon Trail ruts created by emigrants traveling through the area decades ago.
Link to video featuring improved amenities at Milner Historic Recreation Area: https://youtu.be/3TnahDW_cBs
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
