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Get Out of the House with These Day-Long Trips and Activities in and Around the Treasure Valley

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Do you feel like you just want to get away this weekend? If you’re getting a little cabin fever and don't want to spend another weekend doing yard work or sitting around the house, you're in luck. The Treasure Valley is near a bunch of day trip adventures that are perfect for quick experiences that will help you recharge, relax, and unwind. Here are a few local favorites. Head Up to Bogus Basin A bustling hillside retreat for skiers and snowboarders in the winter is still alive and well during the summer and fall months. Bogus Basin is super close to Boise at only a 45-minute drive away, and during the summer you can explore the network of hiking trails, mountain bike paths, live music, and the mountain coaster. The view from the hill of Boise and the rest of the valley is worth the drive on its own. Explore the Treasure Valley’s Culinary Scene One of the reasons that so many people love the Treasure Valley is its bustling culinary scene, where flavors and tastes from all

How to Beat the Heat in the Treasure Valley

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It's officially summer here in the Treasure Valley, and it seems like the weather finally got the memo as well. The good news is that while the outside temperature is making its climb toward triple digits, there are tons of ways to beat the heat here in the Boise, Meridian, and Eagle areas while having fun too. Here are a few local favorites. Find a Pool, Lake, or Anywhere to Take a Splash For being a highland desert environment, there are surprisingly many wet and wild opportunities in the Treasure Valley. If you're one that likes thrills and wants to make a day out of the hydro-ventures, you should head to Roaring Springs Water Park, a local summer destination. There, you can spend hours flying down the waterslides and testing your adrenaline on the Avalanche and other attractions. Plus, if you're more of a kick back and relax person, the Endless River and its quarter-mile loop are calling your name. Besides the water park, there are many different natural and m