Lakes Near Boise - Waterski, Wakeboard, Surf!

Wakeboard, Waterski, Surf Lakes Near Boise

            For many people, living close to a lake or reservoir is the epitome of summertime fun. Well, Boise does plenty to accommodate any and all water lovers with an abundance of lakes nearby. Below is a list of lakes/reservoirs and their driving time from downtown Boise. One Reason Former Boise State Coach Chris Peterson loved Boise So much was the Abundance of warm weather and the fact that Lucky Peak was just a short 15 minutes from his front door. On top of that you can get away from the crowds in less than 2 hours to high mountain lakes like Payette Lake in McCall and Redfish Lake. Combine the water sports with some crappie fishing at hot spots like CJ Strike or Brownlee Resivoirs. You need something…

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Boise Saturday Market's

          Boise Saturday Market is a fun and popular way to spend a Saturday morning in downtown Boise. There is a little bit of everything at the Saturday market. From food and flowers, to music and arts and crafts, there is an abundance of things to eat and do at the Saturday market. And those attending the Boise Saturday market are especially lucky, for in Boise there are two Saturday markets! That’s right, both the Boise Farmers Market and the Capitol City Public Market are run off the same basic concept of bringing fresh locally grown food to the people of Boise while simultaneously providing a terrific public environment. The Boise Farmers Market happens every Saturday morning from 9am to 1pm. There is always a lot going on down there and this month…

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Huckleberry Jam, August 11- 13, 2016

Huckleberry Jam Music Festival

                Music lovers, get ready for yet another great music festival near Boise! The Huckleberry Jam Music Festival kicks off Thursday August 11th and is sure to be a blast. This year worldwide superstar Michael Franti and the Spearheads. They are known for their lively, and energetic concerts as well as being known internationally for their multi-platinum success “Say Hey (I Love You)” and their chart breaking 2010 release “The Sound of Sunshine.” The other headliner this year is Brandi Carlile. A well rounded artist who is perhaps best known for her 2007 single “The Story” which cracked the top 40.

            This will be a very fun event. It kicks off at 6 pm on Thursday August 11th. Day 2 runs from 3 pm to…

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Skateboarders Love Boise

Rhodes Skatepark

Element 304 American Grand Opening

Rhodes Skatepark in downtown Boise has been a staple of the skating community in Boise for a very long time. However, recently it has received a stellar upgrade. It is safe to say that Rhodes Skatepark will be the best skatepark in the entire state on its grand opening day. That day, as it happens, is tomorrow Saturday August 6th. As if the opening of a world class skatepark right in Boise isn’t good enough. Element, who’s founder Johnny Schillereff was impressed with Boise upon encountering it for the first time, has decided to open a skate shop adjacent to the skatepark.

See Live Web Cam Here!

Tomorrow will be a momentous day for the Boise skating community. The opening of a world-class…

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Best Places To Camp Near Boise

               Idaho’s wilderness is massive and untamed, with plenty of spaces to explore. The area surrounding Boise is no exception. One great way to explore this wilderness is camping. Pack up the essentials and rough it for a night or 5. Some good places to check out close to Boise are the Payette river near banks, the McCall area, the Stanley area, and the Featherville area.

                If you are looking for a quick overnighter close to Boise. You should check out the Payette river around Banks. At banks the North and South Forks of the Payette come together to form the Main Payette which then continues to flow South. This means that there are plenty of miles of river to camp by. A few good campgrounds are Hot Springs Campground, Cold…

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One More Reason To Buy Eagle Real Estate

Eagle Saturday Market

Every Saturday at Heritage Park, the small community of Eagle, Idaho comes together to host an event which is anything but small. There are numerous vendors with products ranging from art and jam’s to wine and fresh produce. Every Saturday starting at 9:30 get every thing you need for a beautiful home and healthy table. On a recent rip to the market we found an array of arts and crafts along with local produce, herbs and flowers, woodwork, specialty food items and freshly prepared food. We ended up with home made jam, a cool wooden cane, cucumbers and corn and a loaf of the best bread ever! On top of this, the market is always filled with the sounds of local musicians playing. One nice thing about the Eagle Saturday Market is the…

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How Many Acres Of Wilderness In Idaho?

Wilderness Areas in Idaho

“I think it is far more important to save one square mile of wilderness, anywhere, by any means, than to produce another book on the subject.”

― Edward Abbey, Postcards from Ed: Dispatches and Salvos from an American Iconoclast

With the addition of The Owyhee River Wilderness areas, Idaho is 4th in the nation in total wilderness acres. Idaho boasts 4,792,969 acres of wilderness. Add in a whopping 9,000,000 acres of inventoried Roadless areas that have the potential to become wilderness and Idaho would be second only to Alaska. From the two biggest wilderness areas, the Selway-Bitterroot and the Frank Church River Of No Return Wilderness Areas to the tiny micro wilderness areas in the Owyhees like the Pole Creek Top,…

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Live Music In Boise Rock's- Willie & More

Moving to Boise area provides residents with a feeling of small town charm and relative seclusion, but it is a large enough city to make the list for most major concert tours making the rounds. Why, just tonight we have Willie Nelson and Don McLean. Both major stars in their own rights playing on the same night. Summer is the time for concerts and this August has a particularly exceptional concert schedule. There will be numerous concerts including 5 Seconds of Summer with Hey Violet, X Fest, Too Close To Touch, Color Me Badd with Salt and Pepa and Vanilla Ice, Black Milk with Nat Turner, Steve Miller Band and many more. There is truly a concert for everyone in Boise. There are also a variety of outstanding concert venues in Boise. For example, The…

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Retirement Communities In Boise

Again and Again

Forbes Ranks Boise The 7th Best Place In The Nation To Retire!

For the umpteenth time Boise has ranked highly on a national list. For those of us already here we know it should be number 1. Forbes specifically mentioned high scores for low crime rates, volunteering, and walkability. Combine that with the friendly people, 265 days of sun a year, great air service to the entire western United States and it is tough to beat. But wait there is more! A swollen middle class means that there is a great  food culture, strong active art scene including theatre, music and fine arts! Enjoy semi pro sports, strong education… even the kids are generally respectful. The clerks at the corner store are polite and respectful! If you are looking…

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Meridian Idaho Real Estate - Granite Counter Tops

"I am spoiled, it's true. I don't even know how to use that thing in the kitchen with the burners."

Cindy Margolis

Granite Vs Quartz

Granite, I like the styles better!

Changing trends in Meridian Idaho new construction materials, especially for kitchen countertops can mean that a bad choice can cost you thousands and a great choice can keep your kitchen looking fresh and up to date for a long time to come! While many surfaces are out of style, granite remains the number one choice for countertops in both Meridian new homes and existing homes for sale in the Boise Mls. Around 2005 we saw a big uptick in the use of solid surfaces for kitchen and master countertops and for several years 4 or 5 of the same stones were gracing the tops of many…

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