Mountain Bikers at the 8th Street High Loop, located at the Hulls Gulch Reserve in Boise, will have to dig deep to master this trail. The recreational trail's long upper foothills just northeast of downtown demand skill, nerve and conditioning. Complete this ride, and you've earned the right to call yourself a mountain biker.
It sure is fishy at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center. The 4.6-acre wildlife center sits alongside the Boise River Greenbelt and offers a fish eyes view of Boise's stream environment. Popular inhabitants like great blue herons, quail, muskrats and mink will greet you on the outdoor nature walk.
The hottest music ticket belongs to the Boise Music Festival. Meet your friends at Ann Morrison Park and experience five stages hosting performances by bands in the ranks with artists like Macy Gray, Bret Michaels of Poison, and the Backstreet Boys. While you're there, pick a BBQ contest winner, eat BBQ, drink beer and shop craft vendor booths for unique goods.
Walk the edge of experimental theater at Boise Contemporary Theater, located in the heart of Boise's cultural district. The small professional theater group produces a full season of entertainment and original contemporary plays, including the Last of the Breed and No, You Shut Up that have gone on to have world premiers.