The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic

Every fall in Boise, Idaho an unusual sight occurs: The sky is filled with balloons. But it is not just any balloons that fill the air above the City of Trees, it is hot air balloons. These balloons are part of the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. They launch from Ann Morrison Park several times over the course of a […]

Scottish Whiskey Distillery and Loch Lomond

I don’t know if there is anything more stereotypically Scottish than a whiskey and a trip to a lake. Except maybe when you do both in the pouring rain. In May 2019, I went on a half-day tour that included a trip to the Glengoyne Whiskey Distillery and the nearby Loch Lomond. I booked the tour through Rabbie’s, which is […]

Cleo’s Ferry Museum and Nature Trail

I would describe Cleo’s Ferry Museum and Nature Trail as a sort of fairy garden, except it was built for humans.  This interesting nature trail is located at 1984 ID-45, Melba, Idaho 83641. Even with this address written down it can be a bit hard to spot the entryway if you do not know what to expect. You should be […]