Outdoors - Dear Boise, Idaho

The best Boise music venues for your next concert

The Boise music scene has grown so much in the last 20 years. From a city with no venues to a city with dozens of music venues, there are plenty of options for music in Boise....

We stayed at the Big Idaho Potato Hotel outside of Boise, Idaho [VIDEO]

Would you stay in a potato hotel? I think there may only be one in the world, and of course it's located right outside of Boise, Idaho. The Big Idaho Potato Hotel is only a few...

Things to do in Caldwell, Idaho: Day trip from Boise [VIDEO]

Caldwell, Idaho is a small town outside of Boise, Idaho that has reinvented itself over the last decade. Although they have always had their own personality, including one of the...

5 things to do in Twin Falls, Idaho: Best day trips from Boise [VIDEO]

Twin Falls, Idaho may not seem like an exciting place to visit, and especially not a place to vacation. But the Idaho town actually has some amazing gems to see. Here are our...

Boise’s newest park: Cherie Buckner-Webb Park

The Cherie Buckner-Webb park is the newest park within the Boise city limits. Its namesake served on the Idaho Legislature for a decade. You can learn more about her below. The...

7 random things to know before moving to Boise

If you are considering moving to Boise, there is a lot to know. Idaho is a very unique place and some people who move here are very surprised — both good and bad — when they...

12 Photos to make you fall in love with Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho is a beautiful place, and photos are a great way to learn more about a city. If you just want to see Boise from a different point of view, here are some Boise and...

Floating the Boise River: how to, rules, and where to rent a raft

Floating the Boise River is a fun summer activity for people of (mostly) all ages and abilities. Because the river is not very deep, it means bringing your kids (with life vests...

Things to do in Idaho City, Idaho: Day trips from Boise

Idaho City is one of the coolest day trips from Boise, and one of the closest cities to Boise that is preserved in the Gold Rush era in Idaho. The city offers history, shopping,...

Hike to Alice Lake in the Sawtooth Mountain Wilderness

Alice Lake is a moderate- to expert-level hike in the Sawtooth Mountains. Near Stanley, Idaho and Redfish Lake, the Alice Lake hike is best used from June to October, and if you...

Day trips from Boise: Jump Creek Falls, our favorite waterfall near Boise

Jump Creek Falls is one of our favorite waterfalls near Boise. The waterfall is near Marsing, Idaho, and is an easy day trip from Boise. Here are our tips on how to get to Jump...

Our favorite things to do in Boise with kids

Boise, Idaho is a fun place and there are plenty of things to do within the city. But if you have kids in tow and are looking for a day of adventure for them, there is plenty to...

13 of the best day trips from Boise

Boise is amazing place — both to live and to visit. But there are plenty of amazing places that also make a Boise great day trips. Whether you like wilderness, history, or city...

Day trip from Boise: Visiting Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve

Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve in Idaho is a unique geological landscape in Central Idaho. Located between Sun Valley, Idaho Falls, and Twins Falls, Craters...

9 of the best hikes in Boise city limits

Boise is quickly becoming a large metropolitan city, but it will never forget its nature and love of the outdoors. There are still a number of walks or hikes in Boise, within...

Ernest Hemingway in Idaho: Visit all the Sun Valley locations

Ernest Hemingway led an amazing life. He spent time in Paris and Cuba, and he also had a home in Sun Valley, Idaho. Hemingway loved to hunt and fish, and spend time in the...

9 Things to do in Boise, Idaho (for a first-time visitor)

There is so much to do when visiting Boise, Idaho for the first time. The capital of Idaho is full of history, outdoor activities, breweries, and more. Here are our favorite...

Visiting Zoo Boise: Family-friendly things to do in Boise [video]

Zoo Boise is an amazing place to visit, for both kids and adults, any time of the year. For a city of Boise's size, the size and history of the Boise zoo is quite impressive....

9 Boise bike shops to find your next bicycle

Bicycling in Boise is a big deal. Not only do we have the Boise Greenbelt, a path that runs throughout Boise and into other cities, but we also have miles and miles of foothills...

Our favorite Boise museums (and other places to spend the day with your kids)

Although Idaho is barely 100 years old, there is still plenty of history in Idaho's capital city. There are a number of museums in Boise for you to visit, which include both past...

5 Things to do in downtown Boise, Idaho (beer, art, sports, and more)

If you are visiting Boise, Idaho and are looking for things to do in downtown Boise, Idaho — you will have plenty of options (even if you do not have a car). The city has grown...

Camel’s Back Park in Boise: Things to see and do

There are so many places to hike in Boise, Idaho, or in nearby mountains or hills. But Camel's Back Park in Boise is an amazing location right within the city where you can...

Where to find the best ice skating in Boise [schedules & photos]

If you were to visit Boise 25 years ago, there would have been very few options for ice skating (actually, none). If locals wanted to ice skate in Boise, they would have had to...

Where to play hockey in Boise: Youth and adult hockey leagues [VIDEO]

If you were to visit Boise 25 years ago, there would have been very few options for ice skating (actually, none). But now there are plenty of places to ice skate or play hockey...

Visiting Boise State football field’s blue turf

Boise State University and Boise State football are known for the 2006 Fiesta Bowl, Coach Pete, and especially their blue field — or, smurf turf, as some call it. The Boise State...

Visiting the Boise Rose Garden in Julia Davis Park

The Rose Garden in Boise's Julia Davis Park is a treasure not many cities have. It is located near Capitol Boulevard in downtown Boise, near Zoo Boise, the Idaho State Museum,...

Family-friendly fun: Visiting Roaring Springs and Wahooz

Roaring Springs and Wahooz are the a perfect family-friendly places to visit in Boise — actually Meridian, Idaho. Whether you are just visiting or are a lifetime resident,...

Visiting Boise’s Freak Alley: An entire block of public art [photos]

When visiting Boise, Freak Alley is a must-see. Freak Alley is a fairly new addition to the downtown Boise, Idaho area, but has quickly become important to the public art in the...

Spend a summer day at the Boise Whitewater Park and Esther Simplot Park

The Esther Simplot Park and the Boise Whitewater Park in Boise are brand new additions to the city. Both parks are family-friendly and a fun day in the water, only minutes from...

Things to do in Boise, Idaho this summer

Boise, Idaho is one of the rare cities that is amazing both in summer and winter. If you find yourself there during the hottest months of the year, you have quite a few things to...

Visiting the Capital City Public Market in Boise, Idaho

The Capital City Public Market is one of the most fun experiences in downtown Boise in summer. Although I had gone to the Capital City Public Market in Boise a few times a year,...

Walking, running, or bicycling the Boise Greenbelt (map)

The Boise Greenbelt (map below) is a gem in the middle of a capital city, which is unique in itself. I never really experienced the greenbelt when I lived here before, but now I...

Driving to or hiking Table Rock Boise, Idaho [MAP]

Table Rock is one of the most iconic areas of Boise, for a few reasons. Not only does it have a giant cross at the top, which is illuminated every night, but it is also the most...

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