Beautiful Treasure Valley

Dreaming of a place where incredible skiing is just minutes away? Where you’re a short drive from wilderness where the deer and the antelope really do play? (Not to mention elk, moose, bighorn sheep and river otters.) Where you can see opera or live theater without searching for parking or fighting traffic?

Stop dreaming and pack your bags for a virtual visit to the Treasure Valley!

No longer just for the outdoor lover, southwest Idaho has become a haven for those seeking a better life. With mountains at your front door and rivers pulsing through the heart of vibrant communities, the Treasure Valley has everything you’re looking for.

Terrain

The Treasure Valley spans the Snake River plain from Mountain Home, Idaho, in the east to Ontario, Oregon at the west. Its varied terrain includes high deserts, mountains, forests, lush farmland and river valleys. Within it you’ll find tiny communities that have changed little in the last hundred years and the vibrant capital city of Idaho, Boise, a growing, thriving commercial and business center that retains the charm of a small town.

The Boise River

The Boise River is skirted by over 25 miles of paved Greenbelt from Discovery Park and Lucky Peak Reservoir east of town, to Eagle Island State Park eight miles west. The Greenbelt is perfect for joggers, bikers and bladers, and the Boise River, open for year-round fishing, is dotted with tubers and rafters in summer.

The Foothills

The foothills on the city’s northern boundary contain numerous hiking trails and nature paths. The city’s recently developed open space plan was designed to assure that residential growth in the desirable foothills allows plenty of open space for residents and visitors to explore. Sixteen miles farther north, Bogus Basin Ski area provides over 2600 acres of terrain for cross-country and downhill skiers and snowboarders.