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Break out the sparklers, it’s Fourth of July weekend! From Boise Things Thursday, July 16: From Boise Dinner Club in Downtown Boise. 🍕 Book your seat here! Bogus Basin Mountain Report In partnership with Bogus Basin Warm temperatures return to the valley this weekend 🥵 head to Bogus Basin for fresh mountain air, cooler temperatures, and […]
When a bell rings at CATCH Idaho, it means a family has just received the keys to a home of their own, another step toward the nonprofit’s mission of ending homelessness in Southwest Idaho. For families like Brittany, that sound signals peace, hope, a fresh start, and a new home. Brittany’s Story One night, with […]

It’s almost July! Prime time summer, baby. Here’s a bunch of fun things to do in Boise in July to fill your calendar: July 1-11: Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson — Apt. 2B at Idaho Shakespeare Festival Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson — Apt. 2B is running at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater through July […]
Looks like a storm is brewing this weekend! There’s plenty of indoor activities to keep you busy + I dropped some new-ish food recs below 👀 From Boise Things Tonight, June 25: From Boise Night at Boise Hawks! Get tix for a lil less than $11. 🌭 See you there? Bogus Basin Mountain Report Wildflowers […]


Back in 2003, a pastor named Tim Cooper started turning the lights on at 5am every morning at a small building on Americana Boulevard near downtown Boise. The coffee was already brewing. There was a bowl of hard-boiled eggs waiting. For people who’d spent the night outside, that open door meant everything. More than two […]

Rocktober begins! plus, swing by a cider fest, walk around with some doggies, and catch a couple game days. From Boise Things 4th Annual Idaho Cider Fest Saturday, October 3 Meriwether Cider takes over Bannock Street in downtown Boise for a big cider-filled block party featuring Northwest cideries, local food, vendors, and games. Portland Cider, […]

There’s nothing like going out with your best friend. Thank goodness so many Boise establishments open their patios to pups, and some even make the extra effort to spoil them. Last week at The Local (5616 W State St), my poodle-Cocker spaniel-mix Watson and I were delighted when a server delivered a bowl of water […]

Happy October! My favorite month of the whole year and this year is extra special. There’s 5 Fridays and Saturdays this month AND Daylight Savings is on November 1, meaning we get an hour of Halloween. How amazing is that?! Here’s a bunch of fun things to put on your calendar: October 3: Idaho Cider […]
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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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