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 Once tallest dam in the world |
Idaho Highway 21 Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 373 4007 |
Soaring 350 feet, this dam once towered over all other dams in the world. Built in 1915, the dam was an integral part of the Boise Irrigation Project and one of several dams along the Boise River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the dam and 18-mile-long reservoir also hosts campers, fishermen, swimmers and boating enthusiasts. Camping facilities are available at Cottonwood Creek, Irish Point and Willow Creek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Amy Wang (huimei98) |
 Photo: Kristina Swallow |
 Photo: Jason Stamps |
 Photo: David Lawrence |
 Photo: Erich L |
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Guide with 33 years of experience |
111 Broadway Suite 133 Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 333 0003 http://www.boiserivertours.com |
Meandering through Boise, the Boise River seduces visitors with its mellow rhythms. This outfitter, with more than 33 years of experience at the Idaho Fish and Game Department, introduces the uninitiated to the river's seductive charm. A bright blue raft carries the boaters down the river from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park or from Garden City to Eagle. Look for bald eagles along the river in the spring and the changing colors in the fall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Frank Sharp |
 Photo: danibelle2906  |
 Photo: Alison Livingston |
 Photo: Jo Shively |
 Photo: steven Miller |
 Photo: paulspages |
 Photo: John Burnett |
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11,000-acre bird lover's playground |
13751 Upper Embankment Road Boise, ID 83686 United States +1 208 467 9278 |
With more than 200 bird species on record, this wildlife viewers' delight covers 11,000 acres. A 45-minute drive from Boise, the refuge includes Lake Lowell, a popular spot for boating, swimming and fishing. Annual bird migrations make the lake an enchanting place for bird watching. Low water during late August exposes muddy areas, particularly popular with water birds. From October 1 through April 14 the lake and islands are closed to boats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fight the heat |
2691 Mace Road Boise, ID 83616 United States http://www.idahoparks.org/park... |
Retaliate against those hot, dry Boise summers and head off to this nearby state park. Located in the town of Eagle, only eight miles west of the city, the park offers swimming, picnic spots, a waterslide, horseshoe pits and a sandy beach on which to stretch out. On warm summer days, smiling children disappear in and out of the bright blue waterslide's winding tunnels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: M. Scott Gartner |
 Photo: M. Scott Gartner |
 Photo: sableshoe |
 Photo: AICAD |
 Photo: CarolinePav |
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Get lucky! |
9275 East Highway 21 Boise, ID 83716 United States +1 208 344 2679 http://www.idahoparks.org/park... |
Visitors looking for a quick escape from the city should check out this large park just 10 miles east of Boise. You can build sand castles or enjoy a picnic at Sandy Point at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam. Cyclists can bike to the park on the Boise River Greenbelt. Named one of the best parks in the Northwest by a travel magazine, the area also offers fishing, boat slips and wildlife watching. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jack Sullivan |
 Photo: Jack Sullivan |