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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.

The Discovery Center of Idaho is spinning out of control at its "Gyrations" Exhibit. Watch the spinning, rotating, and orbiting gyrations teach you how the forces are used to create interactive video games. Spend the day learning at this fun and educational, hands-on scientific attraction. Enjoy lunch at the Scientific Café and find souvenirs at the Science Store.

Wild recreation adventures await you at Makay Wilderness Trips. Get maximum outdoor thrills with a whitewater rafting trip on the scenic and wild Middle Fork of Salmon River or the Main Salmon River. Your guides have been riding these waters for over thirty years, so get ready for the water adventure of a lifetime.

Wander into a Historic Hyde Park neighborhood district listed on the National Register. You'll appreciate the district's unique architecture and enjoy the blend of attractions, independent shops, and eateries such as Dunia Marketplace, Parilla Grill and Hyde Park Pub. It's also the official mountain bike and touring bike headquarters.