We absolutely loved this tour! We opted for the guided tour & man was it worth it! Lisa was very…read moredope! She had a fun personality, and was very informative. We enjoyed having access to so much of the prison, including being able to walk into the cells. Thank you Lisa for your patience as we were able to take our time as we were in a small group.

I went to Boise with friends, and pretty much did what the group wanted to do, because I had no…read moreclue what to do on my own. I had no expectations, well I wasn't really expecting much. I have to say I really enjoyed touring around here! I'm sure it's a lot more beautiful then when it was in operation. I loved reading the stories of the inmates, though a lot were sad stories. I spent a lot more time here than I was expecting to!

Little secret in Idaho. Great place to see a beautiful view of Boise. Wouldn't have known about the…read moremonument or opportunity to watch an amazing sun set unless an Idahoan friend told us about it. Final drive to monument is on a dirt road with gravel.

It is very cool that Americans remember the past sacrifices made by common folk to enrich our…read morecountry. Unlike today's entitled mob demanding things they do not deserve, these people gave up everything to seek a better life. The families of the pioneers made sure that these efforts from over 160 years ago would not be ignored and lost, forever. This monument is placed at the SW corner of the intersection of two very busy roads today, Chinden and Eagle.

Just moved near the neighborhood, and this was our very first hike here. It was a safe, easy…read morechoice! We went in early December, so it was definitely chilly and muddy from the rain the day before. However, we wore good hiking shoes, so we were dry at least. Trail took about 2 hours round trip, and the trail was dirt/rocks but easy enough for kids. Bring: water, snacks, appropriate clothes depending on the weather, dog! I brought a beanie, gloves, and warm clothes for the hike in December. I would avoid going on rainy days or if it recently rained. Mud will slow you down. There are little info boards posted along the trails - nice read. Great trail for a short walk. I hear it gets crowded during the weekends and good weather days. Go early!

3.39 miles of decent incline. Nice benches up top to sit on. We started hike at 5:50am and we're…read moreable to watch the sunrise it was beautiful. Plenty of parking down below at trailhead.

I visited Boise ID with friends, and the Ann Frank museum was on our list to check out…read more Unfortunately, we could not fit it in. On Sunday, before the farewell brunch we were attending, we stopped by. It's a very beautiful and calm. We walked around the grounds and drank up the beauty and words of wisdom. We did not get to check out the inside of the museum since it was closed. If I make it back to Boise, I will make it a priority to visit the museum when it's open!

It's ironic that this is in a place like Idaho that does so much against kindness for all. As a…read morenative I'm frequently ashamed of us, but this place is lovely and actually seems to carry the message of what I hope things could be. Some people left their trash around and I don't love that for us, it was easy to pickup with trash cans near by-but otherwise, it was a lovely, peaceful, and calm place. It was so nice and cool on a long hot walk along the green belt and more work seems to be happening to expand it! Worth the visit!

Food: NA/5 Service: NA/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Parking: 4/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 3/5 ADA accessible: 3/5 My family and I came here strictly for the sand dunes and observatory, late on a Sunday evening around 845-9pm. (Apparently the observatory is closed on Sunday?). Entrance fee is $7 cash or check when the gate is closed. You have to be in some type of shape as ascending the 60 deg incline hill of sand takes a bit of muscle and cardio endurance to make it up. Once at the top though, it's a serene and calming experience. On the backside of the first sand dune, the Snake River runs through. Similar to an Oasis in the desert. However, as some people may know or experience, wherever there is water, comes the bugs. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the bugs (mosquitoes) attacked. Not just one or two, swarms of mosquitoes. If you're like me and have allergic itching reactions to pest bites, be warned and have full body covering along with repellent. By the time we escaped to the car my son had been bit on the head and face. Just a forewarning. Bruneau Dunes State Park seems like a cool place to be. There were 3-4 individual camping locations that's were RV friendly and vast spaces for kids to run around. Sand Dunes themselves are not WC friendly unless you invent some type of sled to push/pull the WC up the hill. Also, make sure when dusk arrives, COVER UP!

I'm always on the hunt for an adventure so when I saw this was only 30 mins from my hotel, I knew I…read morehad to make a morning out of it! The entry fee was $7 and the drive to the dunes was quiet and peaceful. I went by myself and felt safe enough exploring the area alone. The views were gorgeous! This is truly a hidden gem tucked away in the farm lands. If you're in the mountain home area, check this place out!

Warhawk Air museum Today we used one of our Idaho Adventure…read moreBucket List cards. https://reachinternationaloutfitters.com/products/idaho-adventure-bucket-list This is one of 50 of the sites these cards take you to. This one took us on a trip to Nampa, ID at the Warhawk Air Museum. The card says its a 1-2 hour event. But we weee there for two hours and could gave easily spent two more. This is a great place to take kids to learn about history. When we arrived the staff was very friendly and fave us all information. They offer daily pass, yearly and lifetime. Throughout the facility there were volunteer there to answer questions and tell you more about the exhibits. All exhibits are all donated I mean everything. The museum is divided up into areas and has a self guided tour. Space, moon landing, 911, world war II, all branches are represented. Many of the items are from local Idaho veterans that their families have donated. If you get time check it out. We did leave with another ornament for the tree a mini plane. This is something we collect as we visit different.

Nice military and aerospace museum. I really enjoyed the static displays of military equipment…read more This is a good two to three hour meander through our country's military might, from WWI to the present. I highly recommend stopping by.

Fun, super short trail (takes about 15 minutes) to get to the Falls where you can take a dip in the…read morebeautiful little lake if you're not afraid of the freezing cold! The trail was super picturesque. I loved how because it's in a gorge, it is almost all shaded. We chose it since we have young kids and needed a short trail. I had read that this was super kid friendly and do be warned there are some short steep dusty slopes, and ledgy areas, that made us very nervous with our 5 year old and our 83 year old relative. It's kid friendly in terms of it being short, but there are some nerve racking spots for sure! The best type of shoes for this would be something like hiking sandals that you can get wet since there are areas you need a good grip for hiking, and others where you literally have to hop over stones. The waterfall is breathtaking and we sat there for some time enjoying the view.

Nice 20 minute hike to the water falls once you get to the creek…read more Here are a few suggestions from a First Responder that assists when needed. Wear appropriate foot wear!! DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS!!!!! Trail can have poison Ivy along the path. Do not veer from the trail. You will probably get your feet wet. You will have to walk over wet rocks and can fall into creek. Not handicap accessible. If you become injured, expect that it can take over an hour to get volunteer Ambulance and Fire personal to get you to the ambulance, then another 30 minutes to a hospital. the Volunteer EMS service can not give pain medications, so better be tough butter cup!! If you decide to take a path that goes above the falls and you get injured, expect an extra long recovery. Intermountain search and Rescue *IMSR) will have to respond from Boise assist you off of the hill. In the case of severe injury, Life flight will probably be dispatched to expedite transportation to a hospital. I have every thing from a broken wrist, broken legs, ankles, to severe injury from a person falling 30 feet from a cliff. That recovery took over six hours, IMSR, four wheelers, and life flight. Please remember that if you do call for emergency services, we are volunteer community Fire/Ems personal that respond. We take time out of our day to assist in your worst time. Please treat us with respect and if you feel you can donate to our agencies, it is greatly appreciated.

The reason my daughter and I went to see this monument was because I am old and it was on my bucket…read morelist. This was because Lincoln was an incredible man, leader and President. Also, this replica was the work of the sculptor who carved the Mt. Rushmore monument and so that makes it exceptional and important. And the sculptor was born in Idaho! It was inspirational to put my hand in his and to realize how tall he and his hat and shoes were. Thanks to the sponsors that brought this treasure to us ( MLPierce) We need more Lincolns in our mist.

This statue is in Front of the Black History Museum and near the Boise Zoo in Julia Davis Park, in…read moredowntown Boise. This statue is very large and can withstand kids climbing on him. Abe Lincoln, our 16th President of the United States, is there for you to pose with. Whenever I visit the park, I see people snapping pics with good ol' Abe L and you should, too!

The Jacobs family home began being used as a Basque boardinghouse in 1910 and functioned in that…read morecapacity until 1969. First rented by the Galdos, Bicandi, and Uberuaga families, it was finally purchased by the Uberuagas in 1928 for the sum of $2,000. Jose and Hermenegilda Uberuaga had three children: Joe P., Serafina, and Julia. As a boardinghouse, it was a home away from home for sheepherding men emigrating from the Basque Country to job opportunities in Idaho and served as a social center that preserved many elements of Basque culture including food, music, dance, games, and most importantly, their language, Euskera. Today as part of the Basque Museum on Basque Block, it serves as a touchstone for many thousands of Americans who trace their ancestry through Basque heritage. This is the oldest brick building in Boise and served as one of 400 Basque boardinghouses in the West. Over the years as Basque sheepherders settled and integrated into the many areas of the Western States where they now reside, they took up other trades, business and professional careers eliminating the need for boardinghouses.

The stunning home was commissioned by Boise entrepreneur Walter E. Pierce who sold the structure in…read more1898. In 1959, the house was purchased by Vernon K. Smith and moved from its original location to the present site, in the middle of a cornfield west of downtown Garden City. The home is not open to the public, in fact it's uninhabited and has fallen into a state of considerable disrepair. The street runs parallel to a storage facility, and the home is marked as private. Please do not disturb the neighbors. There is ample space to turn around in the private culdesac.

I love this house so much . I really want to peek in the windows and just sit on her porch . I…read moredrive by this house everyday and I always look at her even if it's dark and I can't see her.