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Buckle-up Boise, it’s time for another year of shredding, sledding, and snow-much-fun at Bogus Basin! From 1942 to 2022, Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area has been providing Boiseans with some of the best skiing, riding, and snow-centered fun in the Valley. Just 45 minutes from downtown, you can be on the slopes, shredding as hard as your heart desires. To mark the anniversary of their 80th year, you can expect fun and good times all season long.So what’s to come? We’ve got ...
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A snowy adventure doesn't have to entail a day trip or miles on the car. We have our own premier snow tubing park right here in the Valley, allowing locals to “ride where you reside!". Located in Eagle Island State Park, Gateway Parks offers the ultimate snow tubing experience.
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When the weather gets cold, it's time to break out your winter gear and head to Stanley! The popular outdoor recreational hotspot is bustling with activities all year round! Stanley is your destination for winter activities like backcountry and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and skating. With the impressive Sawtooth Mountains, the nearby Salmon River, and miles upon miles of trails to explore by foot, bike, horse, or ski, it would be a shame to limit all that beauty to just...
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The City of Boise has undertaken the large responsibility of assuring all of its citizens have equal access to its outdoor attractions. In recent years, this has meant building trails, playgrounds, sports courts, and more that are ADA compliant and truly enjoyable to experience.
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When driving north on Highway 55, leaving Boise and heading towards Horseshoe Bend, looking east, you may have noticed the stunning stone building tucked into the Boise foothills. The building has been a longtime landmark to the Treasure Valley and has an equally as known history.
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As your friends and colleagues are coming back from their summer adventures and settling down to fall routines, it's the perfect time to catch up and plan new escapades together on an Urban Wine Tour.
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Founded by two military veterans who flew Apache Attack Helicopters in Afghanistan and Iraq, Kryptek makes outdoor clothing, footwear, and accessories tough enough for the battlefield but perfect for the backcountry. By fusing their combat experience with a love for the outdoors, Kryptek’s founders have created gear so well-crafted that it’s been featured in films like Jurassic World, Furious 7, and in video games like Call of Duty and Ghost Recon (yes, you read that right!).The gear...
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Visiting a new place is always exciting and a bit nerve-wracking. Where’s the best place to get coffee? Which place serves the most authentic version of the local dish? How do locals get around? Figuring this out can be tricky; scanning guidebooks and online reviews or asking a bartender or waitress can only get you so far. Scouted.com founders Adam Patterson and Dave Daniel found themselves in just such a scenario in 2003 when they and a group of friends got together for a duck hunting...
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Opened in December 2021, the Mother Earth Brew Co. downtown tap house is the perfect gathering place for you and your friends this fall.Located just a few minutes walk from Boise State University, the Boise River Greenbelt, and the State Capitol, the tap house’s centralized location makes it a great meeting spot. Whether that’s for a pregame beer or you plan to spend the night trying to sample all of their award-winning, locally handcrafted brews. Mother Earth isn’t just f...
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The Treasure Valley is a mere 2.5-hour drive from the beautiful resort town of Sun Valley, packed with award-winning restaurants, gorgeous galleries, and impressive mountains for you to bike, hike, and fish. What are you waiting for? Fall is the perfect time for you to take that weekend trip you've been talking about all year.We loved our own stay at the Limelight Hotel in downtown Ketchum; in addition to amazing (dog-friendly) rooms of all sizes, the hotel also has an in-house bar and resta...
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Fall means harvest season in wine country, and what better way to experience it than to do a tour of Idaho’s beautiful wineries? The perfect weather and rich, volcanic soil throughout Idaho and the high elevation of Southern Idaho has led to a bounty of wineries in the Sunnyslope Wine Region, each with their own unique and award-winning wines.Idaho Wine Tours will have you exploring a variety of local wineries by bus, giving you the freedom to get a little tipsy (we won’t judge) and ...
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We’re fallin’ for Boise this time of the year & we want you to join! We’ve put together a Totally Boise Fall Checklist that we think everyone should partake in to seize this beautiful season. Be sure to #totallyboisefallchecklist as you participate in each of these festive fall events.
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Zoo Boise is the regional animal conservation exhibit located in the center of Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise. Their park aims to educate children and adults on animals from around the world and support further conservation efforts. Featuring animals from Africa, North and South America, Asia, and beyond, it's a great place to get up close and personal with these wild creatures.  The summer events calendar for Zoo Boise is now live, and there's something for everyone!Adult ...
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For over 11 years, Payette Brewing Co. has been a popular Boise destination. This summer, their ice-cold beers are flowing, the Beer Garden is open with live music, yard games, and cozy fire pits, and a permanent food offerings  with Queens Food Trailer. Offering lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch menu, any time is a great time to stop by for your favorite beer, cider, wine, or their newest product, AnyTimers Cocktails. Everyone is welcome at Payette Brewing. It's the perfect meetin...
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Summertime is for long nights with friends and family sipping on your favorite beers from Mother Earth Brewing Company. This year, the prominent brewery has opened up one of the largest patios in downtown Boise. They will be hosting a rotating list of local food trucks and live music all summer long. Kids and dogs are welcome to join in the excitement too!Patio Big Enough For EveryoneThe Mother Earth taproom is conveniently located at the corner of 3rd and Broad St. with a fantastic view of the ...
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