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Best Hikes Near Boise, Idaho: Local Favorites for Every Season

July 28, 2026

Most people know there are a lot of great hikes near Boise, but it took me a while to find…

July 28, 2026

Fall in Idaho is literally my favorite season everrrr! The crisp mornings, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes (!!), and weekends…

July 23, 2026

Planning 3 days in Boise and wondering what you should actually do while you’re here? You’re in the right place.…

July 21, 2026

If you’re looking for one of the best ways to cool off during the summer in the Treasure Valley, you…

July 23, 2026

This event is one of my absolute favorites in Boise! If you’ve never seen the sky filled with dozens of…

July 17, 2026

If you’re looking for an easy spring getaway trip that doesn’t require a ton of planning, I’ve found the perfect…

July 6, 2026

If you live in Boise long enough, like me, the Idaho Botanical Garden becomes one of those places you return…

July 23, 2026

I am a big foodie and love finding the newest and hottest restaurants in Boise (the largest city in Idaho)…

July 17, 2026

If you’re visiting Boise and want an iconic view, one of the best ways to see it is to hike…

July 6, 2026

The Old Idaho Penitentiaryis one of the most unique and surprisingly fascinating things to do in Boise, in my opinion.…

July 23, 2026

Spring is one of the best times to be in Boise. The foothills turn bright green, patios reopen, events fill…

July 6, 2026

One of the best things about living in Boise is that you can go from downtown Boise to Bogus Basin…