Did Boise Make the List of Best Recreational Cities in America?!

All work and no recreation would make Boise a dull city.

Anyone who has lived here for longer than a season understands firsthand what an active community the Treasure Valley is. Boise, Garden City, Eagle, Star, Meridian, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, and Middleton each offer a wealth of recreational sports and play for its citizens.

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Statewide, common recreational sports, activities, and play in Idaho include:

indoor and outdoor cycling
climbing and bouldering
hiking
spelunking
zip lining
geocaching
gem hunting
game hunting
camping
motorcycle riding
fishing
golf
skiing and snowboarding
gymnastics
baseball, football, basketball, and volley ball
and too many more to name!

So where do we, the Treasure Valley, fall in the grand scheme of things?

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Does Boise rate as one of the most recreation-friendly cities in America? Finding out is as easy as checking out the results of the latest WalletHub study below!

Best Recreational-Friendly Cities in America

1. Las Vegas, Nevada

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2. Orlando, Florida

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3. Cincinnati, Ohio

4. Tampa, Florida

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5. Scottsdale, Arizona

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6. San Diego, California

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7. Albuquerque, New Mexico

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8. Atlanta, Georgia

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9. Honolulu, Hawaii

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10. New Orleans, Louisiana

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11. Tucson, Arizona

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12. St. Louis, Missouri

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13. Phoenix, Arizona

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14. Sacramento, California

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15. Los Angeles, California

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22. Tulsa, Oklahoma

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23. BOISE, IDAHO

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How did this happen? How did Boise rank lower than the likes of Albuquerque, New Mexico or Cincinnati, Ohio? Do the survey people not understand Idaho is like one giant outdoor playground?! Haven't they heard of our beloved Greenbelt or our year-round fitness enthusiasts? To say that we're surprised would be the understatement of the century. We came in at 23, friend. That's bananas.
Even our gifs are more active than the cities that bested us on this bogus list!

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Beautiful In Boise: City Named One of Best For Year-Round Weather

Those of us in the Treasure Valley know how beautiful Boise is. Now, Idaho's capital city is getting some national recognition for how beautiful Boise is year-round.

Some cities are only nice to travel to in the winter months because it'll be too hot in the summer or it's only fun in the winter. Other cities are only fun to go to in the summer or fall. It's very rare to find a city you can enjoy every month of the year. Here in Boise, we don't have that problem.

Let's check out the 10 cities in the country with the best year-round weather, according to ExtraSpace.com

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Scandalous! Say it ain't so! Boise was named one of the top cities in America for cheaters. How can that be? What did we do?

It's not alone, either. A few other local cities made the list, as well. Let's take a list at the cities in the country that have the most cheaters or allow the most opportunity for cheating.

No Surprise: Idaho Named One Of The Most Patriotic States In America

Idaho was named one of the most Patriotic states in the country! Some states in the surrounding area made the list, as well. These states proudly wear their red, white, and blue and know all the lyrics to America The Beautiful. Let's check it out, shall we?

Idaho Named One Of The 10 Best States For Summer Road Trips

Idaho cracked the Top 10 list of best states for a summer road trip. Doesn't come as a surprise, with all the scenery and parks around. Let's take a look at the Top 10!

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