SS Ranch 77

11.6 mi

I have boarded my mare at Little Feather Ranch for the last 7 months. Also taken riding lessons 3…read moretimes a week. I have been extremely satisfied with all the staff, The training of my mare as well as my riding lessons;) My mare has come a long way during the time she has been worked with. She is very happy and content with the environment there.

Juniper Mountain Outfitters

27.3 mi

We randomly stopped by Juniper Mountain Outfitters last week as we were a mile down the road…read morelooking to see if any salmon had yet arrived on their long journey from the Pacific Ocean. We were warmly welcomed by the owner's family and received an invitation to try out a short horseback ride around the stable. My two girls, 10 and 7, loved the experience and we plan to come back for a full-ride next summer.

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Hidden Valley Paint & Pinto Ranch

3.6 mi

Best place in Boise to board your horse! Pastures and stalls with an indoor arena and many round…read moreones for training. Multiple arenas and all the amenities one needs.

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Arabians West

2.5

(8 reviews)

4.0 mi

This place is the LAST place I'd ever want to board or breed a horse at. Vet's won't come out, nor…read moremany farriers, due to them not paying their bills. They are NOT people of integrity. They are well known in the community and among vets, farriers and people who have sadly purchased one of their horses - well know in a very NEGATIVE way.

There are so many conscientious barns who want to help take care of your horses when you board…read more Please look at the property before you board here.

Taking the horse back after the ride.

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This guy was trying to get me! Now I know he just wanted an apple. Haha

Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters

3.7

(3 reviews)

39.7 mi

While the outfit may have had bad reviews in the past it is now under new ownership. The new…read moreoutfitters Caleb and Cooper and their team were fantastic. They have a wealth of hunting and guiding experience all over the country and world. We booked a bear hunt for 4 hunters. The accommodations at the lodge were amazing. Very comfortable cabins to stay in with home cooked meals every day. The guides worked their tails off for us, and wanted to see us punch our tags as much as we did. While their guiding abilities were great their personalities were even greater. I'd be happy to share a camp fire and beers with these guys any day of the week. Based on this trip we will be looking forward to hunting with Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters every spring. You can ignore the bad review from the past owners and book with these guys with confidence.

Booked a hunt with Sawtooth this past fall, outfitter forget to get our tags, agreed to 'make it…read moreup' with a future discounted hunt. (We ended up going on a last minute hunt that was sub par at best but paying full price.) Gave it to us in writing. Found out he is no longer willing to honor his word. Says there are new owners and they don't care about the agreement. So, if you book with these guys, this is the type of organization you are dealing with. Their work cannot be trusted. Side note, my buddy did go on his hunt with Sawtooth, week after I was going. He was not impressed at all. They did not see a single deer. They did see a few elk, but way off. Avoid, there are other more honorable outfits

Pack services for camping, big game hunts, or fishing trips

Horseback pack trips into the Sawtooth Wilderness

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Pack trips to high lakes perfect for fishing

Talbert Performance Horses

8.1 mi

I highly recommend Ashley for training. He communicates well, explains his process and follows…read morethrough with what he says he will do. He did a great job starting my horse to rope off of and.......She had such great care that she grew while he had her! Also huge was her very long mane didn't have a single hair rubbed out :) Ashley also gives great lessons and is a ton of fun to be around!

From the owner: Talbert Performance Horses specializes in the growing of both horse and rider in many different…read morefields With background in both Reined Cowhorse Cutting Reining and Colt starting we are prepared to handle whatever you need We offer private lessons along with group clinics Don't delay call us and let us help you take your horsemanship to new heights

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Stellar Ranch

10.1 mi

I start my first lesson with this stable Friday May 15th. My trainer is Ryan and my horse I'll be…read moreriding is Lily. I have experience in Western riding and looking to advance my skills in horse training/ground work. I'll leave a more accurate review after a few lessons.

From the owner: Stellar Ranch specializes in catering to individual needs, whether it be the needs of the horse or…read morethe needs of the rider. We offer individual, locking tack rooms, an indoor heated wash bay, and equine assisted psychotherapy. We also welcome you to the Mare's Nest: a collection of local, unique art inspired by all the beauty of Idaho, such as the outdoors, horses, wildlife, nature, and family.

My new trainer Ryan.

The stalls for boarding.

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Dream River Ranch

4.0

31.5 mi

If you are into horse activities such as riding or just being around horses this is the place for…read moreyou. In addition to day visits, they also have overnight and several day camping available. I took my grand kids here and they had a blast!

Idaho Outfitters

4.8

(5 reviews)

19.0 mi

These people made us feel like family! Last year, we did the carriage ride (our then 2-year old…read morechoice of a cinderella experience.) Since the beginning of December, we have heard them ask when they could come this year... and our grandson, now 5, said he wanted to do the lighted trolley. Unfortunately, our kids' family had a water leak that caused some turmoil in the schedule... and on New Year's Day, there was a question about whether or not the horses would be available because of weather... AMAZING communication from the company. UNBELIEVABLE empathy when we couldn't re-schedule, and an offer to do the carriage ride. This company now feels like part of the family as they understand the tradition they started just a year ago, but will continue for many years. Turns out the weather changed and we got to go on the trolley, got to take pictures by the horses, and have friends coming to Idaho to share in this experience if they are able. Grandad and Grammy's dream of the perfect new tradition in a new home! What a Christmas blessing this trip has become! Thank you, Clinton and family for making this a dream come true! CARRIAGE RIDE NEXT YEAR, and we may also add a trolley. BOTH were delightful in different ways. What a fun way to see the smiles on our 40-something son and daughter-in-law, and the look of sheer joy on the 3- and 5-year old grandkids!!!

It was very nice but 20 minutes was too short a time, even less when the horses had to stop. The…read morelights were lovely, so magical. Walked around a bit and at at Kinders A very nice evening

Stack Rock Reserve

4.7

(3 reviews)

10.3 mi

You guys remember that scene in the classic movie "George and the Dragon" where they stumble upon…read moresome dragon pooty and George has to stick his hand in to see how old it was? Well, that stack of pooty is this rock. In a good way. Honestly, our total hike was 11 miles and that killed me a little. A lot. But, it was overall a shady, pleasant hike with a great view at the end! I maybe would've go alone, just because you'd be hiking 4 hours by yourself. There's a parking lot at the trail head or street parking below that if the lot is full. Bring water and a snack!

Wow, oh, wow. This hike is a gem. The signs posted throughout the trail refer to it as "Freddy's…read moreStack Rock Trail", and this is considered an intermediate hike. To Stack Rock and back from the trailhead, this hike is just shy of 9 miles. I went with a group of friends and it took us roughly 6 hours from start to finish. How to get there: You'll find the trailhead about 13 miles up Bogus Basin rd on the left hand side. There's a larger gravel parking area on the side of the road. If you're going in the summer months, there is likely to be a lot of cars there. If you're not sure you're at the right spot, take a look at the map posted at the trailhead to ensure that it says "Freddy's Stack Rock Trail". I went with someone who had been before, so we made it there and back with no trouble. However, if it's your first time going, I recommend you read up on this loop or go with someone who has done it before. The loop breaks off into lots of other trails and it appears that it could be easy to get lost if you go into it ill-prepared. Scenery: STUNNING. There are gorgeous Ponderosa pine, and Douglas Firs surrounding the trail, as well as plentiful amounts of wildflowers. There are also lots of spots that overlook the forest and give you the opportunity to take in its grandeur. The photos I've posted give you an idea, but don't do it justice. From start to finish, this hike is beautiful. Stack Rock: I mean the trees and wildflowers are gorgeous, but this is what you do the hike for! After hiking 4-5 miles, you'll arrive at the stack rock formation. It's a bit daunting to climb, so take your steps wisely and consider how you'll get down before you go up! The views from here are truly remarkable though and absolutely worth the climb. Other things: - It's about 20 degrees cooler up here than it is down in Boise (and it's a bit windy). Bring a jacket, you'll probably want it at some point. Even if it is in the middle of the summer. - Also, bring snacks, bug spray, and sunscreen! - I had (limited) cell service for a good amount of the hike. - Lastly, for the sake of safety...don't do this hike alone. You go pretty deep into the forest. Bring a buddy. Better yet, bring 3 or 4.

Holding the rock

Posing with the rock

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Me and sarah at a rock

Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail

4.2

(6 reviews)

6.6 mi

Hull's Gulch is one of the many trails behind Camelback park and is one of the main reasons why…read moreliving in Boise is so amazing. Proximity from downtown to this well-kept trail makes it fun for everyone and a great hike for visitors and locals. This trail starts a bit after the main parking lots and takes a dirt road- an SUV or truck type of car is probably best for this. I would say this is for the intermediate/expert hiker. It's around 7 miles and has some steep hills. So, hiking boots or athletic shoes are a must. It takes around 2.5-3 hours and there are tons of very picturesque places to stop along the creek (or crick, as many Idahoans say). During the summer months here in Boise, it stays light out until 9-10 pm. So I love starting this hike after work hours, without the worry of it getting too dark before getting back. You can see a lot of wildlife- birds, snakes, bugs, etc. There are usually a decent amount of people who walk their dog off-leash here. Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail vs. the other foothill trails, there tend to be more bikers and fewer hikers. If you're into mountain biking, this would be a great trail for you!

Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail is a roughly 7 mile (there and back) trail that meanders through…read morethe Boise foothills. It is uphill, though not steeply so (the elevation increase throughout the duration of the trail is roughly 1000 feet). We came midmorning on a Saturday and it took our party of 3 roughly 3 hours to complete (with some stopping for picture taking). The trail follows alongside a creek and so there are some picturesque spots. At the top of the trail there is a small waterfall (the amount of water depends on the time of year and snowmelt). There are informative and poetic signs (I'm not being sarcastic--truly--they have signs with poetry!) sprinkled throughout the trail and a few lovely (wide and sturdy) foot bridges along the path as well. The road to drive to the trail head isn't paved and though could be traversed by car, there were a couple of ruts that made me glad we drove our CRV and not our Accord, so something to think about if you have a low vehicle. Also, it is quite long, so I wouldn't recommend it for little ones and the path isn't wide enough in some areas for a jogger type stroller (and too rough for a conventional one). But, for older kids with stamina, it's great! Plus, given it's a there and back hike--you could always turn around at any point if it proves to much for some! The proximity to downtown is great and at the top where the waterfall is, there is also a gorgeous vantage, through a valley between the foothills, of the downtown skyline. Fresh air, gurgling creek, and nature poetry-- Get to it!

Hike almost killed my son

Raptor in flight

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Big game sightings

Liquid FX Pool & Spa

3.3

(11 reviews)

5.4 mi

Andrew was amazing and super helpful. We just bought a home with a gorgeous pool on the property…read moreand it's all new to me! He took his time to educate me on my pool. How to open it up for spring. How to close it for winter. What to do year round. He answered all my text messages without any hesitation. All around a really good person. If you need a pool company that you can rely on, this is the company for you! They will definitely take care of you and your needs for your pool. 5 star service!

We recently moved to Boise and were looking for a quality service to assist us with maintaining our…read morepool on a weekly basis. Despite the current labor shortage, scheduling challenges and price surges, Caleb Rodrigues was very attentive to us and understanding of our needs. He continues to be a pleasure to work with.