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giant mass of brown drake mayflies, Silver Creek © Ryan Urie

Maybe it's the trophy trout, or the flocks of ducks overhead, or that glorious light. Whatever the reason, we're sure you agree that Silver Creek is one of the most special spring creeks in the country.

Our preserve--located near Picabo in southcentral Idaho--draws visitors each year from all 50 states and all over the world.

We have a variety of resources on the web to make your visit more enjoyable--and to educate you more on the natural history, conservation and restoration of Silver Creek.

Conservation and Restoration:

The latest - Silver Creek Water Model - Integrated hydrological model of the Wood River Valley and stream temperature model of the Silver Creek Basin by Maria Loinaz, Technical University of Denmark.

Kilpatrick Pond Restoration Project: A project restoring an iconic section of the Preserve.

Kilpatrick Pond Restoration Project Preliminary Design - August 2012: The latest design for the restoration project.

Kilpatrick Pond Timeline

Recreation:

Visit Silver Creek Preserve: Preserve information for visitors

Silver Creek: A Guide's Perspective. Long-time guide Greg Loomis offers his thoughts on fishing the creek, and gives you some tips for your next trip.

A Fly Fisher's Education: Intern Ryan Urie finds learning to fly fish on Silver Creek to be a bit, ummm, difficult.

Art and Nature: Preserve manager Dayna Gross reflects on botanical illustration.

History:

Silver Creek Voices: Essayist Diane Josephy Peavey on Silver Creek landowners' ties to the land.

Silver Creek Preserve: 30 Years: Request a copy of our free anniversary preserve booklet.

Hemingway Memorial at Silver Creek: Honoring the Hemingway family's conservation legacy.