Skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing…there are lots of ways to enjoy winter! “Humans Were Never Meant to Hibernate” is the theme for this national effort to get children and adults outside this winter for fun and exercise on snow. Ski Idaho, with its 14 ski areas and ski destinations across the nation are gearing up [...]
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Locavore’s Thanksgiving
Idaho has long been known for its local beef, lamb, pork, trout and elk…but now you can buy locally grown and processed turkey for your holiday feast. Several Idaho Preferred® members are making turkey available for area Locavores. A+ Turkey Ranch produces organic free range turkeys on the southern slopes of the Picabo hills near [...]
October Fests! Harvest Idaho, One Bite at a Time.
With harvest festivals, trick-or-treating, bonfires, haunted houses, corn mazes and scarecrow strolls, there is plenty to entertain all ages during an October visit to Idaho. Spooks, chills, and kiddy thrills — take your pick! The Northwest’s largest theme park, Silverwood, becomes Scarywood Haunted Nights during the month of October. The theme park you thought you knew just became [...]
Simply Irresistible Sweet Pears. Harvest Idaho, One Bite at a Time
Spherical, bell-shaped, tawny red, golden yellow, celadon green – Pears! They are in season! Skins on – skins off, whole, quartered or thinly sliced, pears are an irresistible sweet, juicy fruit that is easy on you palate and begs to be added to deserts, appetizers or libations. Give these recipes a try. Lattice-Crust Pear Pie ( Epicurious) Serves [...]
Celebrate! Harvest Idaho, One Bite at a Time
Celebrate Idaho’s Harvest September is Idaho Preferred Month, bringing awareness to the fact that fall is the peak of harvest season in Idaho. Locally produced fruits, vegetables, wines, meats, breads, dairy products and specialty foods are plentiful and easy to enjoy at Idaho restaurants and farmers markets. In August and September, peaches and plums [...]
First Thursday Tours Shed Light on Julia Davis Park’s Past
Have you ever wondered about the history behind the names of Boise’s landmarks? Why historic buildings are called “Empire,” “Hoff” or “Adelmann?” Who the women were for whom nine public parks were named? If you enjoy history mixed with a nice walk, a game or a bike ride, give the Julia Davis Park tours a [...]
18,000 Miles of Super-cool Mountain Trails
Idaho is blessed with 18,000 miles of super-cool mountain trails located on 20 million acres of national forest lands, 12 million acres of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and more than 1 million acres of state land. So if you’re planning a vacation to Idaho, and you’d like to try out some [...]
Celebrating Idaho’s Great Outdoors
Idaho celebrated America’s Great Outdoors Month in June and Idaho’s Governor Otter along with Governor’s across America issued proclamations declaring June as Great Outdoors Month in their states. Each state highlighted the benefits of active fun outdoors and the magnificent resources of forests, parks, refuges, public lands and waters. But did you know that Idaho’s [...]
Hard Working Dog @VisitIdaho # TYDTWDay
Last Friday (June 22) was “Take your Dog to Work Day”. I celebrated the occasion from the comforts of my home office with my best friend Gracie, an 11- year old Blue Heeler, Black Lab and Chow mix. Idaho is a dog-friendly place so I seized this opportunity to share some of Gracie’s favorite places [...]
Stars, Close Enough to Touch
Did you know that during the month of August, stars are closer to the earth than during any other time of the year? Star parties are popular in the summer months. Members of the Boise Astronomical Society host star parties in August. The Idaho Falls Astronomical Society also holds star parties throughout the summer. There is one in Lava Hot Springs [...]