Have a blooming good time exploring nature's most colorful attractions at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Meander through a colorful and fragrant living museum that's in bloom with an Herb Garden, Foothills Native Plant Garden, Children's Adventure Garden, Carnivorous Plant Collection, Mediterranean Garden, Summer Succulent Garden and more never-ending blooms than you can imagine.
The Hidden in Plain Sight art exhibit from Ellis Island in New York City landed at the Basque Museum and Cultural Center in Boise. Explore exhibits and attractions showcasing the Basque immigrants from the Spanish Basque Region that made the capital city their home, making them renowned for their hard work and perseverance.
Bring your sense of adventure to Rocky Mountain River Tours. White-water rafting down the beautiful Middle Fork of the Salmon River brings you up close to amazing birding and wildlife watching. Pack a snack and bring your camera to capture picture-perfect memories in the great outdoors. Remember to master the paddle to stay topside!
A hub for outdoor activities is Boise National Forest . The scenic park is home to steep mountains, speedy rivers and a dense forest that invites visitors to ride a bike on the bicycle path, rent a canoe or kayak, catch a fish, and eat out at the wooded picnic areas while watching wildlife.