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If you’re like us, you love to celebrate the scary fun traditions of Halloween. Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating & listening to scary stories are a few of the ways we enjoy the month of October. We also enjoy the fact that Boise is filled with all sorts of festive events to celebrate Halloween.
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Hurry! Fall is quickly approaching. Before it gets too chilly out there, here’s a list of a few things to seize the final days of summer. Before the leaves start falling in Boise we list our top 5 activities to try before Boise turns orange. Read more to find out about what you can do before fall.
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Whenever you visit a new place, it’s a good idea to get a sense of the culture before turning up and saying or doing something inappropriate. The same is true of Boise, the capital city of Idaho, tucked away in the wild country of the Upper Left Corner of the United States.
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It’s that time of year where we celebrate the huckleberry! Albertsons on Broadway & Albertsons Market Street are utilizing this week to offer not only fresh huckleberries but a variety of huckleberry-inspired products throughout the store. If you love huckleberries, here are some recipes for you!
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Unsure of what to expect, I was instantly greeted with a warm presence & tight hug from Jen, the owner of Barre3 Eagle. Jen invited me to take one of her classes to experience what Barre3 is all about… & let me tell ya it kicked my booty! An exclusive interview from Jen at Barre3.
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Spend the evenings outside on a patio with your closest friends & family enjoying live music. With Boise’s growing community of artists and musicians, we’re excited to say the music scene has been evolving. Here’s a list of a few places we recommend to hang out, relax, and listen to local bands!
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We’ve been waiting a while for the day the new expansion of the Zoo Boise opens. We are excited to say it’s finally here, the new Gorongosa National Park Exhibit is opening July 17th, 2019! If you are as excited as we are to see the new Boise Zoo then don't wait to see all of the new great exhibits!
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Boise is now included on a list that National Geographic put together for the most friendly neighborhoods in the U.S. Yepp, included on a list amongst 28 other neighborhoods, Hyde Park located in the North End of Boise is now known for being one of the most friendly there is. And we think that’s one heck of a compliment.
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An hour away from downtown Boise, in a small town called Parma is a pick-your-own flower farm that will allow you to walk up and down their rows of flowers and choose as many gorgeous buds you would like to pick. From June - October experience a flower adventure at The Leaning Barn Flower Farm.
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Almost all annual streamflow in the area originates from the snowfall that occurs in the mountains during the winter and early spring. Remember back in 2017 when Boise was facing severe flood warnings and seemed to be a little underprepared? Well, with all the recent rain and snow from winter, there is potential for another repeat, record flooding season. “The most important thing you can do is be educated,” says Boise Restoration Company owner Corey Langdon with Complete Restoration Services...
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Wife and husband, Marcarah and Adam Wright started The Boise Period Project last spring. The project aims to help low income and homeless communities in Boise that are experiencing period poverty. The Period Project believes that period products are a RIGHT, not a privilege. Each pack is not only distributed to the community, but the goal is to connect directly to the community and homeless shelters. Ending the stigmas around both periods and poverty are what it’s all about.
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The grand reopening of Meridian's favorite breakfast and lunch spot is here!
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Most people can agree that a good sunset has the capability to make them stop in their tracks and take a moment to appreciate the beauty around them. Here in Boise, we’re lucky enough to have beautiful landscaping to watch the sunrise and sunset. And we certainly know how important it is to find the perfect spot to stop, relax (maybe even picnic), and just enjoy the simple beauty of a sunset. So, we’ve assembled a list of some of our favorite spots to catch a sunset worthy of your viewing expe...
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Those who make the short .25 mile hike to Jump Creek Falls are rewarded with the paradise of a 60-foot waterfall and lush dipping pool nestled within an intimate alcove. Here’s what we found on our recent trip to Jump Creek and what you need to know before visiting yourself!
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Summer is the perfect time for camping! Kids are out of school and the weather is just right. Totally Boise got together and made a list of their favorite camping spots, 3 hours or under from Boise. Awesome camping spots, close to home? Sounds like the perfect getaway to us. So, grab your tent, sleeping bag, and French press- we are going camping!
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