The Unique Emu-Z-Um in Grand View, Idaho

Lawson’s Emu-Z-Um was a very unique mixture of wildlife and history, located in Southern Idaho. This open-air museum was more like a collection of buildings from the historic western settlement of Owyhee County than a traditional museum. These buildings contained many artifacts from the late 1800s and early 1900s. And, on the grounds of the museum, roamed emus — large […]

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 […]

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 […]