STORIES from BOISE
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 of it, either. Even Boiseans […]
If you actually remember the 1950s and 1960s, it may seem surprising that buildings from that era are now considered “historic.” But in the world of historic preservation, anything more than 50 years old qualifies. That’s exactly why Boise’s Highlands neighborhood has drawn so much attention. Built in the 1950s as a new, modern subdivision, […]
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 […]

Rosé kinda gets a bad rap that it doesn’t deserve. Somewhere between the White Zinfandel era and the “rosé all day” merch phase, a lot of people wrote it off as either too sweet or too basic. Which is a shame, because real rosé is crisp, complex, endlessly food-friendly, and one of the best summer […]

This weekend is filled with wine + cider anniversary parties that pair nicely with free fries (sign me up 🍟) and live music. From Boise Things Bogus Basin Mountain Report Family-friendly summer activities, The Basin Gravity Park, cross-country mountain bike and hiking trails at Bogus Basin open next Friday, June 19th! Be sure to save […]

One of the best parts of living in Boise is everywhere you can get to from it. They say Boise is the most geographically isolated metropolitan area in the country. But that “isolation” is one of the things that makes it so freaking cool. Drive a few hours in any direction and you’re completely immersed […]
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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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