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 travel outside of that you will likely develop a treacherous path and a bunch of snow. The...
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 Creek Idaho and what to do once you get there. Click the links below to skip to any of the...
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 do. Here are our favorite things to do in Boise with kids. Click the links below to skip...
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 life, here are our favorite day trips from Boise, Idaho. Click the links below to...
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 of the Moon is a national monument and preserve and is the result of numerous volcanic...
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 city limits, for everyone. Whether you want an easy walk to see nature or a more strenuous...
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 outdoors. He wrote numerous books in Idaho, died in Idaho, and was buried in Idaho. If you are...
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 things to do in Boise, Idaho for a first-time visitor. Click the links below to skip to any of...
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. Opened in 1916, Zoo Boise has expanded over the years and has hundreds of animals on...
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 trails. Whether you are looking for a leisurely ride, a road bike, or mountain biking,...
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