Discover Treasure Valley

About this section

Discover Treasure Valley is a guide to living and playing in our corner of the Gem State. Discover Idaho’s must-see places, find tips for planning outdoor adventures, explore neighborhood gems and read advice from Statesman reporters about making the most of life in the Valley.

Statesman coverage

Outdoors

• Idaho Outdoors
• Fishing
• Camping
• Seven Wonders of Idaho
• Trail of the Week

Entertainment

• Entertainment
• Dining Reviews
• Movie Reviews
• Movie listings and locations
• Restaurant information
• Best of Treasure Valley

News

• Local News
• Business
• Education
• Politics
• Our Towns: News from your community
• Idahoans in Action: Military news

Sports

• Sports
• Boise State Football
• Boise State Sports
• High School Sports
• Idaho Steelheads
• Boise Burn
• Idaho Stampede
• Golf

Features

• Treasure Magazine
• Treasure Hunt
• Idaho Health
• Photo Galleries

Welcome to Discover Treasure Valley

This page is all about — shining the spotlight on the Valley's many things to do, places to go and people to meet. Whether you are a newcomer or a longtime resident, we sincerely hope you enjoy discovering the Treasure Valley. | GO...

Boise and the Treasure Valley

It's not just the Boise Valley anymore

The terms "Boise Valley" and "Treasure Valley" have been used interchangeably for decades, but that's changing. No longer is the Valley "Boise and all those little towns." Most of those "little" towns are among the fastest- growing cities in Idaho. | GO...

• Seven Treasure Valley head-scratchers ... - 05/20/07
• Boise 101: You know you're a real Boisean if ... - 05/20/07
• Treasure Valley people: The Valley is full of personality - 05/20/07
• Thriving economy brings big names, new places to Valley - 05/20/07
• 2007 will be more stable for the Valley housing market, experts predict - 05/20/07
• Violent crime on the rise in 2007 in the Valley, but officials say it’s too early to tell what it means - 05/20/07
• Valley is home to a wide array of media outlets - 05/20/07
• For up-to-the-minute news, go to IdahoStatesman.com - 05/20/07
• Resources and rules for your pets - 05/20/07
• Driver's licenses, health-care facilities and more - 05/20/07

Idaho

What other state has a governor named Butch?

OK, you know the spuds. But Idaho has another larger-than-life product: Gov. Clement Leroy "Butch" Otter. Were he from a bigger state, he'd be as famous as potatoes. Or at least Jesse Ventura. | GO...

• Idaho by the numbers - 05/20/07
• Idaho has many other wonders - 05/20/07
• Idaho military: Serving their state, serving their country - 05/20/07
• Discover more about Idaho - 05/20/07

Scenic Idaho and Outdoors

There's a lot to explore in Idaho

So many trails, rivers, campsites and mountaintops, so little time. Statesman Outdoors reporter Pete Zimowsky said it before, and he'll say it again — this is Idaho, and you'll never get to see it all in a lifetime. But what a lifetime of trying to see it all. | GO...

• Idaho Wonders close to home - 05/20/07
• Seven Wonders of Idaho - 05/20/07
• Hunting, fishing and camping - 05/20/07
• Biking - 05/20/07
• Hiking - 05/20/07
• Rafting and boating - 05/20/07
• Nordic Skiing - 05/20/07
• Skiing and snowboarding - 05/20/07

Sports

There's a sport for every season in the Treasure Valley

The Treasure Valley sports scene in general has grown significantly over the years. Boise literally has professional sports for all seasons. | GO...

• Broncos look to follow storybook season with new chapter - 05/20/07
• Boise State sports - 05/20/07
• Pro sports, motor sports and more - 05/20/07
• Top sporting events - 05/20/07
• Golf - 05/20/07
• Little League, parks and recreation, and more - 05/20/07

Entertaiment

From BoDo to bars, you'll find lots of fun here

Bands, beers, movies, food — what else is there in life? When it comes to entertainment, the Treasure Valley is growing like a living, breathing organism. The concert scene is constantly bustling. Restaurants and bars open and close regularly, making for a nightlife experience that never gets dull. | GO...

• Thriving arts scene prepares for changes - 05/20/07
• Top festivals and events - 05/20/07
• Performing arts - 05/20/07
• Museums and other area attractions - 05/20/07

Neighborhoods

Get involved in your neighborhood association

From junk piling up in your neighbor's yard to crime to speeding drivers, neighborhood associations are designed to tackle problems on the local level. Boise's more than 30 neighborhood associations cover the city from the Boise Foothills in the north to the desert in the south and work with the city's government on local improvement projects. | GO...

Boise

• Downtown - 05/20/07
• The Bench - 05/20/07
• Southeast Boise - 05/20/07
• The North End - 05/20/07
• Northeast Boise - 05/20/07
• West Boise - 05/20/07
• Northwest Boise - 05/20/07
• Southwest Boise - 05/20/07

Valley communities

• Garden City - 05/20/07
• Kuna - 05/20/07
• Star - 05/20/07
• Meridian - 05/20/07
• Eagle - 05/20/07
• Nampa - 05/20/07
• Middleton - 05/20/07
• Caldwell - 05/20/07

Schools

BSU's size, importance just keep growing

Started in 1932 as a junior college, Boise State University is now Idaho's largest institution of higher learning, with a strong drive to increase its research culture and become what BSU President Bob Kustra calls "a metropolitan research university of distinction." | GO...

• Public, private and charter schools - 05/20/07
• Other colleges - 05/20/07

Features

Some Valley shopping, dining gems

Statesman reporter Jeanne Huff's job to gad about the Treasure Valley and find cool places to eat, shop and see. It's a tough job — but somebody's gotta do it. So here is her take on seven Treasure Valley "Treasure Hunt" classics. | GO...

• Try a taste of the Treasure Valley - 05/20/07
• Turn your yard and patio into an oasis - 05/20/07