Best Parks with Trails Near Boise
There are many beautiful parks near Boise, Idaho. Whether it be big State Parks or tiny city[…]
Popular Hikes Near Boise, Idaho
Boise gets its beauty from the surrounding natural environment and right at the edge of town is[…]
5 Underrated Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
After traveling an eternity through the dry, brown high desert, French-Canadian fur-trappers spotted a green sanctuary. This[…]
Explore Little Known Idaho State Parks
Idaho is home to some fantastic state parks, but some parks don’t get the recognition they deserve.[…]
Best Bogus Basin Hiking Trails
The beautiful thing about Boise, Idaho, is your 30 minutes from just about every ecosystem. Mountains to[…]
Yurt Camping in Idaho: A Unique Stay
The camping options are endless; tent, car, RV, van, hammock, minimalist, truck, rooftop, canoe, jetski, etc… (Okay,[…]
Hike Crown Point Trail in Cascade, ID
There is no such thing as a perfect trail, but Crown Point Trail in Idaho does come[…]
Goose Creek Falls In Idaho
Name: Goose Creek Falls Type: Out and Back Trailhead: Goose Creek Falls Trailhead Map: AllTrails Round Trip[…]
Trail Guide for Crooked River Trail in Idaho City
Name: Crooked River Type: Out and Back Trailhead: Crooked River Trailhead Map: AllTrails Round Trip Length: 7[…]
Idaho City Day Trip: The Big Goldrush City in Idaho
Idaho City has a rich history, both figuratively and in actuality. The 1862 gold rush brought thousands[…]
Craters of the Moon Camping: An Out of this World Experience
Have you ever wanted to go camping on the moon? Well, that’s a weird thing to want,[…]
Idaho Waterfalls: No Hiking Required
A wise industrial engineer once said, “Work smarter, not harder.” Idaho is littered with beautiful waterfalls. Some[…]
Hagerman Fossil Beds: What Is There To See?
Did you know Zebras once roamed around Idaho? It was a little before our time. About 3.5[…]
Discover Niagara Springs State Park
At the bottom of the Snake River Canyon near Wendell, Idaho lies a secluded State Park that[…]
Exploring Mesa Falls in Eastern Idaho
Boise, Idaho is a pretty place. Nicknamed the City of Trees, nature seems to weave its way[…]
Perrine Coulee Falls Trail
French Fries are amazing but they are not a meal on their own. That is how I[…]
Guide to Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho
With the Kilauea Volcano still engulfing and morphing the landscape of Hawaii’s Big Island, it may be hard[…]
Little City of Rocks in Gooding, Idaho
Architects often draw inspiration from nature when designing cities but within the Little City of Rocks, it seems as though[…]
Hike Jump Creek Falls in Idaho
If you are brand new to hiking or perhaps have been trapped indoors all winter, Jump Creek[…]
Teapot Dome, Idaho
It’s not very often that I don’t recommend a hike, but every so often I’ll attempt a[…]
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