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What if there was a dog park that was as fun for humans and it is for dogs? That question now has an answer: Clubhound. credit Clubhound Clubhound is a new dog park bar located at 415 E Remington Street in Boise. It just opened last Saturday, July 13, but it's been years in the making. Founder Jake Whitlock came up with the idea six years ago and ran it by his mom, Julie Emerick, who came on board to help as managing owner. Over the past few years, Julie and Jake have visited a dozen or so...

Holy heatwave! I've got lots of stuff for you to do this weekend and lots of them are indoors. Listen to the podcast here. Have funnn! Clubhound grand opening Sat July 13 - Sun July 14: Boise's coolest dog park is opening this weekend and throwing a party to celebrate. Clubhound is a new dog park that is designed for dogs and their humans. There's an indoor space with ac, a bar, and Alchemist coffee shop, fast wi-fi and a 2,200 sq ft covered patio. The 60,000 off-leash play space for dogs has...

Today's story is a fun one. A few months ago we did a story about hidden portals to Boise history – or places around town that you probably have been to and didn't realize had history behind them. Julie is back with part two. Listen to it on the podcast. Enjoy! Hidden History Portals (Part II) By Julie Sarasqueta Remember that story I did a while back about Boise’s Hidden Portals? History nerd that I am, I had too many to include in just one article — and my ever-benevolent editor has...

Happy 4th of July! Here's today's podcast episode. Have fun out there! Where to watch fireworks Thursday, July 4 Boise fireworks are at Ann Morrison Park. Things start at 6pm and fireworks are scheduled to begin at 10:15pm. There will be food trucks there and beer and wine available to purchase. You can also bring your own picnic & drinks but remember no glass allowed in the park. Also no drones, dogs or fireworks allowed. Here’s the park map. Meridian fireworks are at Storey Park and...

Hi and happy holiday week! You might be headed out on the trails this weekend, so I thought you'd enjoy this story from the archives about what makes Boise's trail system so special. Also, please don't light the hills ablaze with a firework this weekend. Listen to me read on today's podcast. Have a fun long weekend! The history of the foothills If I asked you to pick your absolute favorite place in Boise, what would you say? Tough question, I know. I think mine is going down Americana...

Heyyy! It's a beautiful day, the river is open for floating, and there's lots of fun stuff to do this weekend. Listen to the podcast here. Have fun out there! Float season starts today The Boise River is officially open for floating! Woohoo! Find a map, river conditions, safety checklist, parking info and more at floattheboise.org. Markets this weekend Saturday, June 29 Boise Farmers Market is happening from 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive in Boise. This one is a food-focused market. Also fyi...

Earlier this month, the 21st annual i48 Film Competition and Festival took place. The event challenges Idaho filmmakers to create a short film in just 48 hours. Here's how it works: All teams gather on a Friday at 6pm and receive a packet. Within that packet, there is a genre for the film they will be making, and a line of dialogue, a character, and a prop, all of which must be incorporated into the movie. These surprise elements are how the i48 team ensures the film is made within the...