Yellowstone National Park is a day's drive from Boise. Special tours to Yellowstone and Teton National Parks can be arranged. Boise offers four seasons with great outdoor activities and more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Spring brings occasional showers and the temperature is mild and comfortable. Hiking, fishing, horsebackriding, and natural hotspring picnicking are top choices at this time of year.
Summer is warm and dry.
Floating the Boise River is a favorite with the campus and community. Other nearby Idaho river sports include kayaking and river rafting. Fall is filled with warm days and cool evenings. Golf, tennis, and mountain biking are popular fall sports. Winter offers skiing at Bogus Basin, located only 16 miles from Boise, at affordable prices.