World Center for Birds of Prey
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The World Center for Birds of Prey is an indoor-outdoor education center. Visitors get a chance to see all sorts of raptors, including eagles, owls, vultures, hawks, and falcons from around the world. Throughout the day, four live bird presentations are offered (at 10:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.). The 20-minute show highlights the physical and behavioral adaptations of the bird while handlers discuss its conservation status. Recent visitors praised the educational component and found the center impressive.
Meanwhile, families with younger children will enjoy the Discovery Room, which offers hands-on exhibits, with eggs, feathers, puzzles, and costumes to play with. An short outdoor walking trail where you can spot wild raptors and overlook Boise is another highlight. Other exhibits showcase raptor adaptations, diet, migration and breeding.
The center is located 12 miles south of downtown Boise. The center is open March through November Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Monday). It closes at 4 p.m. December to February. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for youths ages 4 to 16. For more information, visit the official website.
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The Boise River Greenbelt stretches 25 miles along the Boise River and offers runners, joggers, walkers and cyclists a beautiful place to get some exercise. Since it travels through the heart of downtown Boise, some commuters even use it as a route for reaching their workplaces. The tree-lined trail also winds past several of the city's most popular parks, including Kathryn Albertson Park and Julia Davis Park. What's more, the city created a scavenger hunt with a map and clues on its website that prompts visitors to explore the trail and learn more about the city's history along the way.
Travelers commonly described the area as relaxing and peaceful and enjoyed their experience walking their dogs or riding their bikes on the trail. Other travelers appreciated that the Boise Greenbelt isn't very crowded, but it still feels safe with lights illuminating the trail in most places.
The Boise River Greenbelt stretches 25 miles along the Boise River and offers runners, joggers, walkers and cyclists a beautiful place to get some exercise. Since it travels through the heart of downtown Boise, some commuters even use it as a route for reaching their workplaces. The tree-lined trail also winds past several of the city's most popular parks, including Kathryn Albertson Park and Julia Davis Park. What's more, the city created a scavenger hunt with a map and clues on its website that prompts visitors to explore the trail and learn more about the city's history along the way.
Travelers commonly described the area as relaxing and peaceful and enjoyed their experience walking their dogs or riding their bikes on the trail. Other travelers appreciated that the Boise Greenbelt isn't very crowded, but it still feels safe with lights illuminating the trail in most places.
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