I
love Idaho with all its majestic scenery and variety of people, so it’s no
surprise that, in spite of all the grumbling I may say about its growth and
constant oblivion to the rest of the state, I also love Boise, the capital
city. Boise is rich in history, specifically the history of Idaho. This is
where all the repositories of the state are accessed, even while the many
resources are scattered throughout the state. It is Idaho’s largest city and
center of wealth. It rests on the edge of the Rocky Mountains where they meet
the western edge of the Snake River Plain just before the Snake River descends
into Hell’s Canyon. Access to a variety
of outdoor activities are right there from hunting, hiking, fishing, skiing,
white water rafting and a zillion other possibilities. Since I am from the
mountains of northern Idaho and used to the comfortable enclosures of trees and
canyons, the open plain takes some getting used to. But exploring the vast open spaces around
Boise has gradually taught me a new beauty of sunsets, approaching storms, and
the big sky.
The Boise River flows through the
city and the founders of the city had great foresight in encompassing those
river banks with beautiful parks and a green belt for running, biking, or just
moseying through the city without noticing city. I love the museums and the
library and fish (both real and artistically rendered) in this Boise River
Greenbelt space. The foothills are a pleasant place to rise above the crowds
and traffic and look over the city. At night it sparkles like a jewel in the
desert. Boise State University campus blends from the busy buildings and
traffic into athletic fields and stadium just above the beautiful riverbank
parks. The capital area is at the center of downtown and historical buildings
from the city center to the geo-thermal wonders of Warm Springs Avenue seem to
flow from the steps of the capital itself. It’s a wonderful place to explore
and the sun shines there most of the time. I love it.
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