On the Fifth Day
Beat the heat by getting outdoors with contemporary poet Jane Hirshfield.
Read MoreThe New Colossus
Celebrate Independence Day by getting outdoors and read The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus, which has been inscribed on a plaque inside the base of the Statue of Liberty since 1903.
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Seeks One Public and One Academic Board Member
The Idaho Humanities Council seeks applications to fill one public position and one academic position from North Idaho on its volunteer board of directors. An academic member currently is defined by the Council as either a scholar in the humanities or an administrator of an educational or cultural institution. North Idaho is geographically defined by…
Read MoreCalvin & Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Nobody loves summer more than Calvin & Hobbes. Get out and enjoy summer outdoors with Bill Watterson’s Calvin & Hobbes. Explore this curated collection of Calvin & Hobbes enjoying the great outdoors.
Read MoreLuna
In sunshine or moonlight, enjoy Taking a Hike with the Humanities! Read Luna by Alurista while you are enjoying Idaho’s beautiful summer skies. Luna, a poem by Alurista
Read MoreFederal Cuts Threaten History and Culture in Idaho
Idaho Humanities Councils Needs Support Boise, ID, APRIL 3, 2025 – The future of the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is at risk due to DOGE cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). These drastic reductions threaten the very foundation of Idaho’s history and culture – what makes our state truly special. Cuts will…
Read MoreBlack Women and the Wilderness
Consider the wilderness from a new perspective and Take A Hike with the Humanities. Read Black Women and the Wilderness by Evelyn White while you are exploring new trails.
Read MoreInventory for Spring
In rain or shine, enjoy Taking a Hike with the Humanities! Read Inventory For Spring by Wendy Xu while you are enjoying Idaho’s wild weather. Inventory for Spring by Wendy Xu
Read MoreWilderness Letter
Take A Hike with Wallace Stegner and connect with Idaho’s wilderness. Wallace Stegner, an award-winning author, educator, and environmentalist argues in Wilderness Letter for Americans to preserve the beautiful and wild spaces in our country.
Read MoreMaybe Alone on My Bike
Get out on your bike with award-winning poet William Stafford. Enjoy his poem, Maybe Alone on My Bike while you Take A Hike with the Humanities.
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