ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE BOISE WEEKLY Sure, you can drive the 100 or so miles to McCall and reach your destination in two hours; better yet, take the backroads over 300 milles and spend three nights doing it. The next time someone asks how far it is from Boise to McCall, I’ll say 311 miles. […]
Originally published in the Boise Weekly: This quick out-and-back trip will take you to one of the best viewpoints in Southern Idaho. At the summit of Lucky Peak—the peak, not the dam—lies the Idaho Bird Observatory, which is run by Boise State’s Department of Biological Sciences. This facility serves as the primary field research hub […]
Originally published in the Boise Weekly: Proximity to the foothills is certainly one of the most coveted perks for residents of the Treasure Valley. Without these subtle gatekeepers looking over us, life in Boise might be pretty sub-par. While most folks probably know Bogus Basin, Lucky Peak and Highway 55, considerably fewer might be familiar […]
Originally published in the Boise Weekly: Over the next several months, I’ll be hitting the trail to report on the best outdoor adventure spots in the great state of Idaho. These reports will hopefully provide unique insight into the lifestyle and history of some of the most scenic parts of the Gem State, while shedding […]
