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Have you been looking for a unique winter activity or even a little escape from the city? Well, you’re in luck! Hap and Florence Points Sleigh Rides are an experience like no other. Located in Long Valley by the Gold Fork River near Donnelly and Tamarack Ski Resort, the beginning of the sleigh ride is just 2 hours away from town. With hay bales for seats, you get the most rustic and intimate experience there is while being pulled by a horse-drawn sleigh in the beautiful outdoors. While on the s...
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Don’t let the cold scare you away from all the fun things that a winter in Boise has to offer. Living in a place with so many things to do and being surrounded by constant beauty, it’s your job to take advantage and experience Idaho for what it’s worth. So, we’ve compiled a short but sweet list of ways to get out of the house and be adventurous.
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Calling all paddle-boarders and runners! The Boise River Enhancement Network’s, BREN River Boogie Race 2018, is September 16, and we have a treat for you. Our followers get 10% off their registration fee, when applying the promo code “totallyboise”. It’s that simple!
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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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The Boise weather is heating up, and we know the perfect places around the Treasure Valley to stay cool and enjoy time together as a whole family.
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Summer is meant for traveling and visiting new places and Boise summer’s are slim to none. From the food and culture, to the outdoors activities, it’s hard to squeeze everything into one day. Totally Boise has compiled a list of the top 10 places to take your friends and family around Boise when they are visiting the City of Trees.
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Boasting 25 miles of leisurely interlinked pathways, the Boise Greenbelt is host to a wide variety of wildlife. The meandering pathway along the Boise River that we take for granted was not always there. In fact, the Boise River was a dumping place of everything from garbage to sewage to Industrial Waste. Not entirely a great river to have a picnic or to take a walk alongside.
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If you are in need of an exciting outdoor experience to start summer off right, Barre3 in the Park is the place for you. The event will be held Saturday, June 16 at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian. Check-in will begin at 9:15a.m. and the free, hour class will be held from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. All you need to bring is your yoga mat, water bottle, sunscreen, and all your friends!
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Summertime can be hard on parents; how are you going to keep your children busy and not just have their faces in front of a screen? Totally Boise has some suggested free activities, with exception of a few of camps, to entertain your kiddos.
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As an iconic location in Downtown Boise, Freak Alley's history has had a huge impact on the surrounding area and Boise communities. Learn more about the rich history of this beautiful art-filled back street.
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From breath-taking lakeside views to mountain scaling wedding chairlifts, Idaho's got a vast range of outdoor wedding venue options.
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Fun Facts about Boise Idaho If you ever pronounced Boise like “Boy-zee”, then you are saying it all wrong. Locals pronounce it like, “Boy-see” and yes, we can hear the difference. Boise has the second largest Basque community in the United States (Boise Basque History) The Boise State Broncos are the pride and joy for Boise locals. They play at Albertson’s stadium on a blue turf also known as the Smurf-Turf. Boise has been named the #1 Adventure City in A...
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One of the many reasons Boise is just about the best place to live is the balance it provides between the city and the outdoors. While Boise continues to grow and develop, you can still go on an outdoor adventure both in the city and without having to wander too far away from downtown. Between floating the river, skiing and snowboarding, whitewater rafting, camping and more, Boise leaves adventurers with little to be desired.
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There are plenty of different trails within just a 10-35 minute drive from downtown Boise. These trails can be used for many activities including: hiking, biking and horseback riding. “But Totally Boise, how do I get there?”
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