I recall some games ending with people not speaking to one another for several hours. Let's face it, most of us can't go more than a couple of days with some form of competition.
We camped multiple times last year, and there was a massive influx of people. The area chamber of commerce and other travel sites have been talking up the area in recent years as a way to drive more people to this region of the state, and we really felt the impact in 2021.
There are multiple options how to spend your tax money. You can save it, you can take a trip, or you can use it to buy some fun toys to use this spring and summer.
As far as kayaking is concerned, you can hug the banks of the lake or paddle all the way out to Minidoka Dam. There are also numerous wooden piers to pull up to and enjoy lunch from inside your kayak.