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Boise is considered the high desert, yet we love our water sports. Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP has become popular with board availability becoming cheaper and the upkeep of ponds and lakes being prioritized. No matter where you live in the Treasure Valley, it’s easy to find a place to SUP.
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On July 13th, Mayor Lauren McLean, City Council members, and employees gathered with the Bowler family to open the park named after their late family members. The park, located in the 25-acre area located off South Surprise Way below the cliffs of the Columbia Village neighborhood.Photo Credit: Bowler Park | City of BoiseThis park is an especially exciting addition to the Boise network of parks because it is a model for building future parks. McClean remarked, “As a city, we have a goal of...
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No matter which mountain town you stumble upon in central Idaho, you know that there is music somewhere nearby. The micro mountain towns of Idaho are some of the best boot-stomping destinations for new and upcoming musicians of all genres. Inspired by the friendly culture created by small communities along the banks of the Payette, the band Boot Juice was formed.Growing up together, Connor Herd and Evan Daly helped each other build their musical skills. Evan had a love for metal and rock, compar...
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We love the City of Trees, and what better way to show our appreciation than by reducing our waste and practicing a more sustainable lifestyle! By the year 2035, Boise hopes to be powered completely by clean energy, and several businesses are already doing their part.
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The iconic downtown Boise theatre has been closed for more than a year, but not for much longer. Elliot Prestwich, the Egyptian’s new Director of Operations, remarked that while COVID forced the theatre to shut its doors, it was a good stopping point to tackle a running list of repairs and renovations they wanted to accomplish. As their team checks off their tasks, like touching up the intricate painted designs in the lobby hallways, or installing a new tap for next door vendor, The Tap Ho...
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Boise is one of the most dog-friendly towns in the Pacific Northwest! But, the high desert heat can pose some problems for our four-legged friends. Here are some tips on keeping your pup safe during the summer months:
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If you live in the Boise Bench as I do, you know that the options are limited when it comes to gathering places. That was until the team at Wander Medicine (located on the corner of Federal Way and Kootenai Street.) decided to address the community’s needs.Despite the looming housing crisis hitting the Treasure Valley, Bill Brandenburg, a doctor with Wander Medicine, decided not to sell the land to apartment developers. Instead, he felt compelled to build an engaging, all ages, and year-ro...
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The quirky, weed pickin’, costume rockin’ bicycle fundraising event is back for its 2021 fundraiser. Hosted by the Boise Bicycle Project, the foundation is throwing its annual parade and party on August 28th. The event is also proudly partnered with Lost Grove Brewing, MiiR, and The Morrison Center. Totally Boise has teamed up with BBP to help boost the festival's cause and help in the eradication of those pesky invasive weeds, the goathead.Come check out the Totally Boise ...
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.tb-blog .list p{ padding: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; }The dietary lifestyle of vegetarians and vegans is not new to the human race. First mention of a no-meat diet has been found in the works of philosopher Pythagoras in 500 BCE, and much of what we know presently is from observers of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Their ideals place the well-being of animals highly and promote humans to not harm them. What has been deemed “veganism” in our modern lexicon has been a practic...
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In preparation for the Independence Day celebrations, both Boise and Meridian fire departments hosted Totally Boise and other media outlets for a professional firework safety demonstration. Held at their Joplin Road training facility, we were able to catch up with Boise Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Romeo Gervais, and Meridian Fire Marshal Joe Bongiorno.With the added factor of the heatwave in the Pacific Northwest, the Treasure Valley is at a heightened risk for potential fires. Bongorni...
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Performing songs from his fourth album, 'Dark Sky,' Sam Riggs set to take the stage at The Olympic in Downtown Boise on July 10th, 2021. After developing a fanbase through the HWY 30 Music Fest, Riggs played his first sold-out show in 2019 at The Olympic in Boise."It was just a huge awesome show,'' Riggs said, adding, "We just love playing Boise; awesome place."While Riggs past albums have stayed true to a more traditional country sound, the 'Dark Sky' albu...
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Totally Boise is giving you the scoop on the newest nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable development of the Treasure Valley's urban forest - Treasure Valley Canopy Network. One of Boise’s most well-known and cherished features are the trees that provide beauty, shade, wildlife habitat, clean air, and many other environmental assets.The Treasure Valley Canopy Network fulfills its mission by partnering with the City of Boise and Council President Elaine Clegg to support the City of Tre...
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Summer in Boise is all about fun in the sun and breaking out of hibernation after the dreadful long, cold months. But summer in Boise is also HOT and has us searching for ways to stay cool near water. So, with the temperatures reaching triple digits, you may be wondering where in the Treasure Valley can you swim, snorkel, or paddleboard? Here’s our list of recreational water areas near you:Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park - the southeast side of Quinn’s Pond has been cleared safe...
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On July 9th and 10th, Fairfield, Idaho will host its 10th Camas County Rodeo. Here, athletes of all kinds will gather between the C Me Later Arena and the mountain biking trails of nearby Soldier Mountain.Earlier this year, the two entities partnered up and announced the first-ever Mountain Bike Rodeo.Mountain Bike Rodeo in Iconic Fairfield, IdahoThese “bucking broncos” bikers will test their racing skills down two different tracks on the hillside of Soldier Mountain, July 10th, from...
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When you think of internet services, you probably consider the same questions that we do at Totally Boise –– Is the service fast and reliable? Is the rate competitive? How's the customer service? So we took some time to look into CTC Telecom, a locally owned Internet service provider packed with big city technology, and a small town hospitality service, goes up against the lackluster corporate Internet providers.Being fully emerged in a technology-based world, reliable internet a...
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