August 21 Eclipse- Local Hangs

 Where Are The Locals Going?

6 Great Spots To Watch The Eclipse

 From close to far, from pavement to mountain top!

These are some great spots to chill in the dark! Word on the street has the Outdoor Idaho crew at the Pioneer Cabin Up Trail creek outside of Ketchum! I am planning on taking the Llamas and heading up Sunday and camping out up there! The views should be stellar! Find below a few other spots that will have you home by noon to heavenly mountain tops where you can watch by yourself!

Home By Noon Spot

Miss the traffic nightmare at Banks by getting out in the sticks on the dirt north of Emmett and be home by noon! Wide open vistas to be had, Travel north from Emmett on Van Deusen road. Cross Willow creek at roughly mile 15 and stay…

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South Fork Boise- Danger, Danger, Danger Log Jam Pics

Update South Fork Boise Log Jam

It is now floatable. The lower logs have been cleared. There is the giant top log still in place, you can float under it like a bridge!

Happy Fathers Day To Me

South Fork Boise Log Lam

Can You Say Dyn-o-mite!

 Connie Carrico's pic here...- 868-3255    She Shuttles.

It did not look too bad from on high. But reality set in once we were in the eddy. Log jam is 8 to 12 feet high depending on if you are standing in 3 feet of water. Sorry for the lame pic...photographer tried to tell me we needed more but I was in portage mode by then. The level was 3100ish...the eddie line is soupy and swirly and you only get one chance. Noah slid in forward pushing, made it look easy. I did not come in at a steep enough…

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Hiking- Middle Fork Salmon River

7 Great Hikes For Rafters On

The Middle Fork Of The Salmon River

Wondering where the best hiking on the Middle Fork Of The Salmon River is? Here are a few ideas to get you started. With all the water this year rafters on the Middle Fork Of The Salmon River will have short days on the water leaving time to explore the awesomeness that is the "Frank". Lots has been written about hiking in the Frank Church Wilderness area. But mostly with an eye towards leaving from the car. I have not seen many articles about stellar hikes for people rafting the Middle Fork Of The Salmon River. So take a hike on layover days or in the mornings or evenings from campsites along the way. I worked on the Middle Fork in the summers of 1990 and 1991 and passed with…

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Idaho Museum Of Mining & Geology

Idaho Museum Of Mining & Geology

Better Than A Great Value, It's Free!

One of the wonders of Idaho are the rocks and rock formations, the gems and minerals found throughout this great state. So many and wondrous it is Idaho's nickname. "The Gem State". From the Star Garnets in northern Idaho to the Spencer Opal mine in Eastern Idaho there is wonder to behold. The gold veins, fossils and volcanic rock of Owyhee county in south western Idaho and Malhuer county in eastern Oregon are dynomite as well! One of my favorite things to do is chase chukars, a small upland bird that inhabit most of the state, but especially the desert rimrock of the Owyhees. I often find myself spending more time exploring the rock formations whence I stumble across…

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VAC- Visual Arts Collective, Boise Idaho

The Visual Arts Collective has sprung from it's roots in the Linen District and is striving to be the place for exhibits, concerts and all things art in Boise. With a place for visual art, performing art, fashion, culture and more, they are all able to live side-by-side in the new space. Now located in Garden City, VAC does more than just offer people a place to see paintings or music but is an integral part of forming the art culture of the area.  Billing itself as Boise’s “first multi-disciplinary arts facility” it is rapidly becoming a popular center for all sorts of artistic experiences. With help and support from donors like The Rauschenberg Foundation, what was once a part time, sometimes sort of deal in the Linen District, has grown into a full…

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Boise Spring Home Show

 The Boise Spring Home Show 2017

March 16-19, 2017 • Expo Idaho

Presented By Spectra Productions

& The Idaho Building Contractors

The Boise Spring Home& Garden Show

Idaho Largest Home Show

Inspiration Around Every Corner Because
There Is Always Something New At The Homes Show!

Thinking of selling your Boise home this summer? Now is the time to get ready and a great place to start is the Boise Spring Home Show 2017! Find everything you will need to get top dollar when we list your home! Spruce up the entryway, reface your cabinets, or just find the latest and greatest ideas for supplies and contractors to bring your home back to like new! With nearly 250 displays highlighted by remodelling and landscaping ideas to inspire your creative…

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5 Starry Eyed Idaho High Mountain Lake Trips

Idaho High Mountain Lake Trips

Guaranteed to Leave You Starry Eyed!

Kids Trip - Fishing Trips -  Sawtooth Splendor Trip

Thinking of moving to Boise Idaho? Once we have helped you find a deal on one of the great homes for sale in Boise metro, we will introduce you to a few of Idaho’s Hidden Gems! You may not know that Idaho is nicknamed the gem state. We have opal, and garnets, jasper and smokey quartz and a variety of other gems! But as beautiful and valuable as these hard rock gems can be, the crown jewels of Idaho lie hidden. Tucked away high in mountain sanges with names like The Sawtooths and White Clouds, The Bitterroots and The Bighorn’s. The high mountain lakes that dot the high country of Idaho provide peace, solitude, sustenance, beauty…

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Idaho History Boise & Beyond.. Whitebird!

Idaho History- 1877 Chief Joseph

Whitebird Battle Site

For those of you moving to Boise, here is a little history about your new homeland! I took these shots of the view from the Whitebird Battle Historical site on Highway 95 on Sunday March 5, 2017. I think Chief Joseph would be pleased to see a herd of elk grazing and lounging right in the middle of the battlefield. See said dots at bottom of picture to the right! The Whitebird Battle was the opening battle of the 1877 war between the Nez Perce and The U.S. Government. For 5 months General O. O. Howard and the U.S. Army pursued the Nez Perce on an 1500 mile fighting retreat which ended with chief Joseph’s now famous speech. Joesph known to the Nez Perce as "Thunder Traveling to the Loftier…

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Roberson Trail- Bruneau River Day Trip

Five Mile Rapid- Roberson Trail Head

Rafting The Bruneau River

How Do I Get To The Roberson Trail?

Getting Anywhere In The Owyhee Canyonlands & The Bruneau river can be a little daunting, but hey you only live once! With years of rafting and chukar hunting in the high deserts, I have had a few experiences. Some great, some not so great, all beautiful. I once had to drag the back end of my truck along a barbed wire fence on a muddy side hill road. I finally got up enough speed and got back on the road. The most painful and expensive 100 yards I can remember. skreeeeeech. My hunting partner wondered off into a blizzard, thank you Owyhee county sheriffs posse. I even returned to my truck after a day chukar hunting to find we had parked on "expansive…

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Les Bois Film Festival March 4 2017

Boise Art Scene

The Boise Art Scene Is Thriving

Films, Fine & Preforming Arts

A few weeks ago I posted a blog about the dynamic art scene in Boise Idaho! I regret that I did not highlight the second incantation of the Les Bois film festival. A dramatic and inspiring line up of films from around the world await the nature lover and cinema enthusiast alike. I am particularly looking forward to The American Kestrel, Chasing Ridgelines & Elk River.

 David Henry will be performing prior to the 2 pm film screening, and prior to the 7 pm screening will be Ty Clayton and Ali Knox. See You There!

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Co-hosted by The Land Trust of the Treasure Valley and Wild Lens

After hosting the Wild and Scenic Film Festival’s traveling…

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