Idaho History

Ah Boise, Idaho - Currently one of if not the top moved to places in the country. Yes, it's awesome here and everyone is figuring it out. It doesn't matter if you are a native local, a newbie or thinking about moving to Idaho there are somethings about the place you should know. How Boise found its name and how Idaho got it's name are starkly different but both very interesting stories.

Recently, Lost Grove Brewing made history in Idaho: It’s sustainable, Idaho-owned and operated, and sourced locally.

Long before Shore Lodge, this chalet-style inn was the resort to be at in McCall. Over the years, its beauty has faded. Will a new buyer save it and restore it to its former glory?

There's one town in Idaho that's almost everyone forgets until December rolls around. Then? Everyone wants their mail postmarked through the festive Post Office!

Here are the top 5 fun facts about Boise that will blow your mind!

Even if you take the tour at the Old Pen there is a lot behind the scenes that most people will sadly never see. Boise's Old Penitentiary houses and holds historic antiques of all kinds. Some of them, like what you will see below from the locked up, employee only, captains shack has been preserved and kept close to it's original state when originally built with the old pen over 150 years ago.

Ah Boise, the great state of Idaho's Capitol city. The heart of the Treasure Valley. The most populated city in the gem state. Currently one of the most sought after moving destinations in the country. Boise is a special place. Compared to the nearby dry deserts of southern Idaho 'The City of Trees' is a welcome and stunning contrast. So where did the name originate?

The underground tunnels are mostly used by government and state employees. The tunnels go under streets, sidewalks and buildings mostly in and around the capitol in downtown Boise. Most of the original paintings are dated from 1986, 1987, and 1988. The original art has been hiding from the public in these underground tunnels for close to 35 years. I felt drawn to share them and hopefully get a few stories from the artists.

Alright, where is the real OG in Idaho? The original? Where did it all start for the gem state? First a little background before we get there.

For those who have lived here in the 50s and earlier they may have known the area to have a different name. Before 1959 it was usually referred to as the Lower Snake River Valley or the Boise River Valley.