IDAHO CITY, Idaho — If you are looking for an outdoor adventure following Thanksgiving, a popular activity for many people is heading into the Boise National Forest to harvest a Christmas tree.

It looks a lot different this year at the Granite Creek Recreation Area just north of Idaho City because right now because it feels like winter hasn't arrived yet.

Check out the video to see the conditions and people harvesting trees in previous years Families can cut down a Christmas tree in the Boise National Forest

"No snow ,but no cars. It is quiet and my mom is visiting from the UK so we came up here to do this before she leaves," said Helena Kruczynska. "We are here for the experience and coming into the hills, it’s beautiful and so different from home," said Jane.

There are steps that

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