Boise Idaho Blog

Take a short drive to north Boise add a 5 -10 minute hike and enjoy a picnic with a view.

Home! magic name of sweetest sound,
That thrills us like a spell;
That consecrates the humblest cot
Where loved ones kindly dwell.
How much that simple name recalls
Of happy childhood’s days,
When the old homestead was illumed
By love’s inspiring rays.
Visions of beauty unsurpassed,
Are [...]

Idaho has 2 major sand dune areas. The Bruneau Dunes near the town of Bruneau have been designated as a state park. In eastern Idaho, near St. Anthony, vacationers visit the larget St. Anthony Sand Dunes, which are 35 miles long and 5 miles wide.

One of the great things about living in Boise is the wildlife. You don’t have to go far to see many different types of animals.  Sometimes they even come to you or talk a walk through your subdivision.  Here is a pair of deer I photographed near the Military Reserve.

With today economy you would think that there isn’t much benefit to buying a home in the near future, however the same advantages still apply whether the real estate market is in a slump or going through the roof. There are many financial rewards to owning your own home. Over time real estate offers a [...]

In today’s real estate market there are extreme bargains, not only locally but also nationally. Families, individuals, and investors are taking advantage of the situation and so can you but first you need to be aware and avoid the pitfall of paying too much in a shaky market.
Getting the best deal at the best [...]

The Salmon River, which arises in the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley and pours into the Snake River west of Grangeville, is the longest river in the US that is contained entirely in one state. It is called the “River of No Return” because it is difficult to navigate against its swift currents and rapids.

There are 2 main factors that come into play when looking to buy a new home in Boise.  The first, getting the best possible deal you can.  Secondly, finding a home that you truly love that meets your needs.  Unfortunately the two doen’t always come together.  Either the needs are to high which drives the [...]

Idaho has just two metropolitan areas: Boise, which includes Ada and Canyon Counties, and Pocatello, which includes Bannock County. For many years Pocatello was the second largest city in the state, but 2000 census revealed that Nampa, located near Boise, had grown so fast, it had become the second largest.

Ever since the country has fallen into a financial crisis with news of layoffs across the nation it is becoming disturbingly obvious that things are still out of control. Food Industry News offers a lot of insight to where we are and where we are heading as a nation. Sure we hear of HP and [...]