From rural beginnings to a now thriving city, Boise has a lot to offer residents
Idaho's Boise Capital
Boise Idaho Snapshot - is the most populous city in the state of Idaho, with a population of over 215,000. Located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, Boise, is referred to as the "City of Trees". Since its earliest inception, Boise, Idaho has continued to entice visitors and residents alike to its valley location. Among the foothills, river and plains, the city has grown from its rural roots into the thriving city of diverse cultures it is today.
Boise Capital Building
The city of Boise
has an elevation of 2,842 feet above sea level and is considered the "high desert". As a result, temperatures range from 10 - 36 degrees in winter and 70 - 100 degrees in the summer. The Boise valley receives an average of 12 inches of precipitation per year. Boise's climate has four definite seasons but receives measurable snow only a handful of times a year. However, snow in the mountains surrounding the valley provide numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and a beautiful landscape.
Boise's School District offers outstanding schools which serve over 26,000+ students and employs 4,328 staff including 1,747 teachers. In fact, the district includes 32 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools and 5 high schools.
Post-secondary educational options in Boise include Boise State University (BSU) and a wide range of technical schools.
Boise offers outdoor enthusiasts
many opportunities for biking, hiking, and skating. After all, Boise's greenbelt includes miles of paved paths along the river's edge, providing views of the beautiful scenery and wildlife in the area. Additionally, bikers and hikers can enjoy miles of paths in the foothills north of Boise.
Floating the Boise river another activity for summer-time enjoyment. Escape the heat by launching on the Boise River at Barber Park, east of Boise, for an afternoon of water leisure. Rent inflatables at the park or bring your own rafts and inner-tubes. Nothing better than cooling off in the river on a hot summer day!
Fly and rod fishing is available in the area. The Boise River and Lucky Peak are two areas that provide trout in addition to other types of fishing. Lucky Peak also has water skiing and swimming options.
Boise Farmer's Market
The Greenbelt
Outdoor activities and city life make Boise a great place to live - Boise Idaho Snapshot
Boise has an extensive park system that provides year-round enjoyment. The main city parks include: Kathryn Albertson Park, a walk-through park that offers beautiful landscape and lots of wildlife; The Julia Davis Park, home of the Boise Art Museum, Historical Museum and Boise Zoo; and Ann Morrison Park, which contains soccer fields, playground equipment and picnic areas.
As well as several golf courses in the area. Boise is also home to the Albertsons Boise Open, a PGA sponsored golf tournament in September of each year.
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Additional, the Boise area also offers plenty of opportunities for winter activities. Bogus Basin provides cross country and downhill snow skiing, located about 30 minutes north of Boise. Numerous other ski areas include Sun Valley Resort, Tamarack Resort and Brundage Mountain. Snowmobile the trails that are available a short commute from Boise.
If sporting events are your passion, Boise provides many options, including Boise State University. BSU provides collegiate sports lovers with football, basketball, track, soccer, golf, and other sporting events throughout the season. Other sporting events include the minor league hockey team, the Idaho Steelheads, an affiliate of the NHL Dallas Stars and the minor league baseball team, the Boise Hawks, an MLB farm team for the Colorado Rockies.
- Boise Idaho Snapshot
