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Where the Wild Things Grow: Best Boise Hikes to See Wildflowers

It’s pretty wild out there! Wildflowers, that is.

And Boise has plenty of wildflowers to see along its trails. Grab your hiking shoes, your camera, and get ready to be dazzled by Boise’s beautiful wildflowers. Here are a list of #BoiseBucketList worthy trails where you’ll find plenty of wildflowers







  • Military Reserve

    • Popular Wildflower: Arrowleaf Balsamroot

    • Details


Source: Ridge to Rivers

Source: Ridge to Rivers





  • Hulls Gulch

    • Popular Wildflower: yarrow; Wood’s rose

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  • Mesa Reserve

    • Popular wildflower: Penstemons

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  • Homestead Trail: 



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  • Bob’s Trail

    • Popular Wildflower: Syringa; Nuttall’s cinquefoil

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  • Cottonwood Creek Trail

  • Chickadee Ridge Trail #36A

  • Polecat Reserve

    • Popular Wildflower: Idahoa; Aase’s onion; bisuitroots

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  • Hillside to Hollow Reserve

    • Popular Wildflower: Cusick’s primrose; arrowleaf balsamroot

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  • Oregon Trail Reserve

    • Popular Wildflower: arrowleaf balsamroot ; purple & white lupines

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  • Cobb Trail

    • Popular Wildflower: wild violets and yellow orange scabland fleabane

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  • Corrals Trail

    • Popular Wildflower: purple, pink and white lupines

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  • Elks Meadow Trail #94

Checkout City of Boise Foothills Learning Center to learn more about wildflowers.

TRAIL ETIQUETTE

  • Ridges to RIvers has an excellent guide to trial etiquette. Some tips include

    • Become familiar with who yield where on the trails

    • Continue practicing social distancing

    • When passing, make sure to do so in a single file line & be courteous to others in along the trails

  • Click HERE for general trail etiquette 









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Guac Your World: 5 Best Boise Spots for Guacamole 

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It’s National Guacamole Day! All about the guac today.  Looking for some of Boise’s best guac? Look no further. Checkout these guacamoles that should be crossed off your Boise Bucket List



Barbacoa

276 W Bobwhite Ct (at Parkcenter Blvd.)

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Source: Barbacoa

Source: Barbacoa




Barbacoa is home to one of the best tableside guacamole I’ve had in Boise. From mild to spicy, this guac is made to your desire. It also pairs well with one of their many delicious craft cocktails. 







Tin Roof Tacos

115 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID

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Source: Tin Roof Tacos IG

Source: Tin Roof Tacos IG



Guacamole for a cheap? Yup, that’s what you get at Tin Roof Tacos. Just because it’s affordable doesn’t mean it’s skimping out on the flavor. Chips & Guacamole for only $3. Can’t beat that!





The Matador

8th Street Downtown Boise 

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Source: Matador

Source: Matador

Want more than just guacamole to add to your tasting pleasure?  The Matador includes a side of tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, and queso fresco. 


Jalapeno’s on Broadway

1555 S. Broadway Ave. 

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Filled with flavor , Jalapeno’s homemade guacamole is one for the guac lovers. With two servings -- 8oz and 16oz -- you have enough guac to share amongst friends. 


Calle 75 Street Tacos

Downtown Boise: 11th Street Downtown

Village at Meridian

Follow on IG: Calle75 Street Tacos 

source: Calle 75 Tacos

source: Calle 75 Tacos


House-made guac is where it’s at. Calle 75 has some you won’t want to miss

Any spots are missing from this list? Love to hear from ya!