Articles about Boise, Idaho





New Shoes
By Corrine Hathaway - Snowshoeing? How hard could it be? Our group of seven crossed the road to the trailhead--just seventeen miles outside of Ketchum, ID--at 10:30 p.m. ready for a relaxing weekend at the Boulder Yurts. It was my perfect winter scenario--I had a PBR tall boy in hand and was surrounded by mountains. I was ready for what was described as a "mellow, one and a half mile hike.".. full article

Old Idaho Penitentiary
By Bridget Ryder - I slide the grey, barred, metal door open, its a slow, hollow clang still resonating as I step into a high-ceilinged room, equally grey and metallic. The coldness, grayness, and hollowness of the room all perplex me. Then it hits me. I am in prison. Fortunately, I am only on a tour... full article

Winter Activities for Kids
By Ananda Scott - I've got to get the kid out of the house! With a newborn and the onset of winter, the TV watching has crept steadily upward. We're stir-crazy and bored. I resolve to get the 4-year-old moving her body, even if it's 35 degrees and pouring. I need inexpensive, easily accessible options... full article

Take the Plunge
By Ananda Scott - It's minus fifteen degrees with the wind chill. Snow glitters in the early morning sunshine as we wind our way from Boise up highway 21 toward Lucky Peak. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho is holding their annual polar bear plunge, and it struck my husband Randy as the perfect way to kick off the New Year... full article

Scenic, exciting and fun things to do in Boise
By SearchBoise.com - Boise is a beautiful city that offers many different things to see and do for all ages. Whether it is a short drive or walk, there are scenic, exciting and fun things located everywhere... full article