Boise Idaho Blog

With spring comes the opportunity to head up to Hulls Gulch for some peaceful hikes.  Of course this time of year the trails are buzzing with activity so watch out for those mountain bikers and vice versa.  Last year there was a big stink about the dogs leaving behind land mines for others to step.  [...]

I am extremely anxious for the seasons to change. Spring where are you? It seems this stretch of weather has just kept me inside except for that one beautiful weekend. Was able to make it down to the Boise River and watch the ducks for a bit…

In all my years of living in Boise Idaho I have never been to the Botanical Gardens, not even for a wedding.  It looks like starting December 5th through January 3rd the Botanical Garden will be lighting things up for the holiday season.  Times are from 6pm to 9pm.  If anyone has been to this [...]

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

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.

Minding my own business publishing my next edition of In My Opinion, which happens to be Home Maintenance Tips for Late Summer, I find myself in the middle of what appears to be an awesome amount of smoke.  What is going on you might ask…  Well it appears that there is a significant brush fire [...]

A few months back I decided to purchase a camera and begin my hobby as an amateur photographer. I can already tell that I don’t have the talent, however I enjoy where it takes me. It is helping me to see things that I used to take for granted or would not even notice. Nevertheless [...]

Last weekend I decided to take my daughter up to Table Rock. It has been years and years since I was up there. It must have been clear back in high school when I last visited Table Rock and it wasn’t for the view.
Well this time it was all about the view. [...]

Now that summer is upon us it is great to head down to the river to cool off. When doing so it is important to respect the river and the habitat surrounding it. We are lucky to have the quality of life we do here in Boise so please be careful and take the time [...]

I have been meaning to add these photos of the Lower Hulls Gulch but I just have not had the time to get them ready. Anyhow, I simply love it up there. It is so peaceful! I hope you like the pics.

And there it be…