Boise, Idaho Blog

A popular summertime activity in Boise, to cool down, is floating the river. You can float the river by inner tube, kayak, or raft. If you get in at Barber Park and float to Ann Morrison Park the trip can take 2 to 3 hours and is a fun time for the whole family.

During the [...]

I decided to learn a bit more about disc golf… Disc golf has been around since the 1960’s and since the 1980’s there have been national and world tournaments. (interesting)
There are several different throwing discs that are used, which are divided into 3 categories: putters, mid-range discs, and drivers. If you are [...]

As I am walking through my subdivision in Columbia Village I stumble across what appears to be metal baskets with chains hanging down. For the life of me I have not idea what they are. (Shows you how much I get out) Nevertheless as I continue to walk the area I find more and more. [...]

Who Yields to Who?

Mountain bikers yield to hikers, horses, and up hill riders. Even though you don’t see to many horses anymore they have the right of way.
Stay on assigned and marked paths.
Don’t litter, pack it in – pack it out.
Manage your pet.

Its getting warmer so you know what that means???
Hot summer days drive outdoor enthusiasts places where they can cool off. One of the hotspots, no pun intended, for boater, water skiers, and the like is Lucky Peak Reservoir.

Spring Shores Marina is a good spot to put your boat in the water and start having some [...]

Hulls Gulch Reserve is a wonderful place to take your dog for a walk. It is even been known for romantic walks with a significant other from time to time. However, one of the two requires some additional courtesies to take place.
When taking your pet for a walk please follow the rules and regulations. They [...]

Lucky Peak State Park is literally minutes from Boise. Eight miles east of Boise you can quickly gain access to one of the most beautiful areas the Boise area has to offer. Lucky Peak offers miles of fun and excitement for all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts. You know your there when you see the sign.

Discovery [...]

The foothills and lower Hulls Gulch behind Camels Back Park is a hotspot for mountain biking, leisurely walks, hiking, and jogging. Many trail users bring “man’s best friend” along for company, seems innocent enough right?
Unfortunately, there is more going on that has started much controversy, trash and doggy land mines are being left behind for [...]

Personally I have never been one for heights and to be totally honest it scares the bajeebers out of me. However, there are those thrill seekers out there that have not problem and in fact enjoy heights.
About 7 miles east of Boise there is a stretch of cliffs that attract rock climbers each year. It [...]