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James Castle. Does the name ring a bell? Maybe you’ve driven down Castle Street. Perhaps you are familiar with the James Castle House. You likely read about it in the paper a couple years ago, as it was being preserved. But, it’s also very possible that no bells are ringing and you have no idea […]
You’ve probably heard that Boise is getting a pro soccer team. Now, the club has a name, a look, and a bold new identity. Last Friday, Athletic Club Boise unveiled its name, crest, and branding to a fan base that is already showing up in force – thousands of locals attended the brand launch event. It’s the […]

The Race to Robie Creek returns to Boise in April, and President’s Day is your chance to get in on the fun. Billed as “the toughest race in the Northwest,” it’s a super challenging yet cherished Boise event is back again. Every third Saturday in April, more than 2,000 people come together to run, jog, and walk […]
This story was written by Julie Sarasqueta Trying to explain the Idaho Shakespeare Festival to out-of-towners is, frankly, impossible. Sure, it’s a theater that puts on the works of the greatest English-language playwright, along with hundreds of other plays and musicals. And yes, it’s outside in a uniquely Idaho setting, but that doesn’t get to the heart […]


Would you believe it if I told you that Idaho was home to the first wineries in the Pacific Northwest? Before a single grape was ever planted in Washington or Oregon, European immigrants were already growing them here. Louis Desol and Robert Schleicher from France, and Jacob Schaefer from Germany planted the first vines in […]
Raise of hands. Who’s camping this weekend? Here’s some fun things to do if you’re sticking around the “big city”: From Boise Things New Rooted Together Event Series Two of Boise’s favorite community institutions are teaming up. Idaho Botanical Garden and Boise Farmers Market have launched Rooted Together, a new event series supporting a long-term […]
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After years of freelance writing for other people, I wanted to write stories in my own voice and about things I actually cared about. I started From Boise to explore things happening around town, connect with people doing cool and creative work, and capture all the little things that make Boise such a cool place to live.
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