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Boise's premiere paddlesports shop, Alpenglow Mountainsport, is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to start planning their spring and summer activities before recreation shops sell out. Totally Boise recommends these five watersport adventures made even better with Alpenglow gear!
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Boise in spring is quite delightful — fresh air, sunny skies, and people taking advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities. We’re feeling ambitious and ready to embrace this revered season in the city we call home. So, as your local Boise experts, we’re here to share some spring activities we think you’ll love.
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Wild Experience Gear offers the ultimate medical kits to keep you safe as you explore outdoor Idaho this spring. Founder Andrea Connell left her medical administration job to discover her passion for life; from there, she rediscovered her love for the outdoors.
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As 2020 quickly comes to an end (and thank goodness for many of us), there are still many fun activities for families to enjoy, such as Christmas lights! Here are spots in Boise to see some amazing Christmas lights before the holidays end!
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Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve is one of the most magical destinations in Idaho. Approximately 906,000 acres, the area was established to preserve darkness and thus, accessibility to incredible views of the stars, planets, solar systems, and galaxies.
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Glide & Go mobile ski and snowboard tuning is newly opened and ready for business! A new locally owned business, Glide & Go is the best way to get your gear ready for the snow season. With over five years of experience in the sporting industry, Glide & Go owner, Katelyn Riedinger, saw the opportunity to solve a problem many skiers and snowboarders have every season.
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Snow season is finally among us! As we enter the winter season, new seasonal activities start to arise from skiing the slopes to practicing your Triple Axel while ice skating and everything in between. Did you know we have a local snow tubing experience only 12 miles from Boise?
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The night sky is one of the most captivating scenes we can see. Due to light pollution, the ability to experience such beauty with the naked eye is limited. However, with the advancement of technology, astrophotography can capture breathtaking photos of the starry sky.
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For 56 years, McCall Winter Carnival has been a fan favorite. The small town of McCall made up of 3,000 typically welcomes a surge of more than 60,000 during the 10-day festival. This year, things might look a little different with COVID, but that doesn’t mean the Winter festival won’t continue.
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And this year’s best Halloween costume award goes to 2020. As Halloween quickly approaches this year, many aren’t sure what is still safe and fun to do. The good thing is the Treasure Valley businesses have prepared for a bunch of festive events that allow you to have a good time with friends and family while remaining socially distanced and careful.
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Reported earlier in the year by numerous outlets, Linder Farms is saying goodbye after the 2020 season. A Treasure Valley pumpkin patch favorite, Linder Farms is a great place to take family and friends –– a place to celebrate all things fall. Stop by Linder Farms during its last season and enjoy these fun activities.
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As a new COVID-19 spike hits the Treasure Valley, it has led many people back into quarantine. While some are able to work from home, others are scratching their heads trying to figure out what to do with their time. Here’s a list of ways to find activities to do in quarantine.
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As the leaves start to change and fall begins, new activities arise! Due to COVID-19, some activities have been postponed, moved to a virtual platform, or have had social distancing requirements, but that won’t stop us from enjoying everything we love about fall in the Treasure Valley. Kick-off the fall 2020 season with these 6-fun fall activities.
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We all have dreams — some dream of becoming president and some dream of doing yoga with goats. Goat yoga has become seemingly more popular over the years and has even made its way to Boise. Located in the backyard of Urban Farm, by Lively Balance Wellness Studio, Boise Goat Yoga is a relaxing way to practice yoga while in the company of goats.
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Known for celebrating Idaho’s outdoor lifestyle, Idaho River Sports has been a Boise business since 1987. Committed to helping people have the best possible on-water experience available anywhere.
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