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 [...]
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Hello Wine World. Harvest Idaho, One Bite at at Time
The Snake River American Viticultural Area (AVA) is one of the new kids on the block in the world of U.S. wine scene and is a bit of a mystery to the majority of American wine consumers. This is because the wineries of the area do not seem to have the size, capacity, or capabilities [...]
Boise woman conquers all 9 of Idaho’s 12,000-foot peaks in 1 year; who’s going to do it next?
Originally posted by Steve Stuebner, Sept. 13, 2012 I like to climb mountains, and I know a lot of you do, too. But I’m not a technical rock-climber. I had a really close call on the side of Mount Washington in Montana while I was in college that almost got me killed, so I’m much more comfortable [...]
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 [...]
A Craft Ale Trail Through Western Idaho. Harvest Idaho – One Bite at a Time
For a state that is one of the country’s leading producers of hops and barley, only 30 beer-making businesses scatter across Idaho, close to its peak in 1888 when Idaho had 33 breweries across the territory. Pre-prohibition the excitement was fueled by the unquenchable thirst of camp miners in search of gold. Now, the excitement [...]
Western Road Trip ~ Harvest Idaho, One Bite at a Time
Submitted by Foodie Traveler – Anne Iverson, Santa Monica I decided to plan a Western Road trip and explore some of the states I hadn’t been too since moving to California from Illinois. Montana, Wyoming and Idaho were on my list to visit with a good friend of mine. My Honda Pilot was gassed up and [...]
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 [...]
Surf’s up on the…Lochsa River?
Idaho’s rivers are no secret – the fishing, rafting, kayaking and jet boating opportunities are known world-wide. Even the sport of bungee surfing was invented here in Idaho. But not until I watched this short film “The Warrior” did I know you could actually surf a river wave on a surf board. It appears I [...]
Travel Delays — Stay up to date
If you are traveling through parts of southern Idaho, you might notice a bit of haze in the air. There is a fire burning near the town of Banks, referred to as the Springs Fire, which has caused some travel delays along Highway 55 and Highway 17. A few campgrounds have been closed as a [...]