Lauren Melink, Author at Idaho Wild

Dogs can’t stop barking over Boise’s newest dog park

Dogs are raving about Boises newest fido-friendly play area. It’s called Together Treasure Valley Dog Island and it’s awesome. The off-leash dog park is 5.4

IDAHOAN: NIKKI MACREDES

It’s not everyday you meet someone with plans to save the world. Much less someone who wants to save the world by saving bugs. And

What’s delicious, historical AND eaten all across the Treasure Valley?

If you were asked, “What’s cool and trending in society right now?” What would be your answer? You might mention high waisted pants. Or maybe

How to cool off when it’s 100 degrees in Idaho’s Treasure Valley

Whether you love them or not, public pools are a staple of most cities. Including, Boise and the Treasure Valley. With temperatures soaring into the

This bridge in Idaho is one-of-a-kind

The Guffey Railroad Bridge in Melba, Idaho was built in 1898 and even though it is more than 120 years old, it’s still worth visiting

What’s so special about Stanley, Idaho?

Have you ever visited a place that stops you in your tracks and takes your breath away? That’s Stanley, Idaho for you. (But if you

Bows and arrows in the Treasure Valley

There’s nothing more Idaho than walking dirt trails with the wind in your face, the sagebrush at your feet and the sound of a compound

5 Treasure Valley Hikes You JUST Can’t Miss! (P.S. they’re great for kids and dogs too!)

ONE: Camel’s Back Trail Loop This hike is pure magic simply because of the starting location. Situation at the base of the Boise Foothills and steps

Idahoan: Brian Porter

Behind every great guitarist there’s a great guitar. Likewise, behind every great guitar, there’s a great guitar-maker. And Idaho’s Brian Porter is one of them.

Three Reason Idaho’s Treasure Valley is Perfect for Outdoor AND Indoor People

ONE: I have to start with the Boise Foothills because to me, they are just magic. For our outdoorsy folks, the Boise Foothills offer mountain

Idahoan: Angela Stewart

Have you ever heard of letterpress printing? If your answer is no, then you’re not alone. That’s probably because the technique was developed in the

Idahoans: Dan Meyer

Despite the clear logic, sometimes the connection between food and farm is forgotten. We get so busy eating that if asked where our food came

Idahoans: Rick Just

Rick Just is the man behind the man behind the skunk. How so? He’s the Idaho author of Fearless—Farris Lind, the Man Behind the Skunk.

Idahoans: Seth Simpson

Seth Simpson has been described as an animal whisperer. Seeing as we’re fans of Jack Hanna, Steve Irwin and Crocodile Dundee, we had to meet

IDAHOANS: Sue Latta

Boise artist, Sue Latta has been making art for as long as she can remember. “I think that I was born with it. I made

The Old Idaho Penitentiary is weird and that’s exactly why you need to see it.

The Old Idaho Penitentiary is a weird place to visit. That’s not to say it’s not worth visiting, it’s absolutely worth stopping by. It’s just…

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