Boise may technically be high desert, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have our share of watery beauty. The gorgeous Boise River and its many outlets run straight through the Treasure Valley, providing tons of opportunities for recreation, wildlife watching, and (of course) photography. Here are a few of my favorites of the river in different seasons.
They may not have the jagged majesty of western peaks, but the northeast’s Adirondacks are still stunning. Check out this selection of landscape beauty from the hike to Snowy Mountain, located in the southern section of the area.
Idaho may be more famous for its beautiful mountains and lakes, but don’t forget the desert beauty of Bruneau Dunes, just a little outside Boise. Take a look!
Alice Lake is one of the most gorgeous bodies of water in the Sawtooth Wilderness I’ve visited so far – enough to do the 12-mile hike twice this year! Keep an eye out for a collection of autumn photos from Alice Lake later, and in the meantime enjoy this set. (If you’re interested in doing the hike yourself, check out the Idaho Statesman article.)
Table Rock is one of Boise’s most prominent landmarks, rising above the valley with its immediately-identifiable table-like summit. While the giant cross has been a constant source of controversy as long as I can remember, there’s no denying that whatever your faith, it makes for a pretty sight, especially with storm clouds and golden hour light. With all the rain lately, I bet the trail leading up to the summit is currently closed due to mud, but last week it was dry as a bone and a pleasant hike to the top!
