One of the biggest bridges in Boise is turning 100 this year, yet most people don’t even know where it is. Today we tell you the story behind the red trestle bridge & muse about its future.

Read the story & see photos at fromboise.com

This story was written by Sharon Fisher. The podcast version is read by Marissa Lovell.

Special thank you to the following people whose knowledge helped us put this story together: Dan Everhart, State Historic Preservation Office outreach historian, Idaho Historical Society; Eriks Garsvo, director of the Owyhee County Museum and Boise Train Depot tour guide; Patricia LaBounty, curator of the Union Pacific Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Caitlin Hocklander, A&H Program Assistant-History for the Boise City Department of Arts & History; John Biggs of Boise Metro Rotary.

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Lots of live music, BoDo Block Party, VW car show, dandy fest & more! All happening June 22-24, 2023.

TONIGHT: The Slaps + Manwolves + Strangelily + Nude Dude at Shrine Basement
TONIGHT: Earth + Ealdor Bealu at Neurolux
Fri June 23: Raccoon Tour + Neocentrics + Los Syringas at Treefort Music Hall

Wed June 28: Neighborhood Concert at Philippi Park

Sat June 24: BoDo Block Party

Sat June 24: Idaho Babe Film Screening

Sat June 24: Volkswagen car show

Sat Jun 24: Boise Dandelion Festival

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

Tis the season for chillin on a rooftop, and Boise has been seeing new rooftop bars and restaurants popping up. Today’s episode explores some of Boise’s best rooftop bars & patios to enjoy this summer.

Full list of rooftops: fromboise.com
Hap Hap Lounge: treefortmusichall.com/hap-hap
Wepa Cafe: wepaprcuisine.com
The James: thejamesboise.com
Crave Kitchen & Bar: cravekitchenbar.com

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

Free movies, markets, World Refugee Day, Father's Day & more! All happening June 15-22. 2023.

Newsletter: fromboise.com
Summery Market
Summery market giveaway
Boise's World Refugee Day Celebration
Idaho Wild West Brewfest
Downtown Boise Father's Day Car Show
Touchmark Father's Day Weekend Classic Car
Vizcaya Winery Car Show and Concert
Father's Day Mini Keg Disc Golf at Clairvoyant Brewing
Free round of mini golf at Wahooz
Boise Hawks game catch on the field

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

Boise is home to some of the most iconic pools in the country. The original Natatorium became world famous in its heyday of the early 1900s, and Lowell and South Pools are amongst the last remaining Bintz Pools in the country. Dive into the stories behind Boise’s most iconic swimming spots.

Newsletter: fromboise.com

Idahistory story about John C Paulson: www.idahistory.com/the-mysterious-death-of-john-c-paulsen

Lowell & South Pool info: www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/lowell-and-south-pools-planning-public-outreach-and-engagement/

Friends of Boise Historic Pools: www.friendsofboisehistoricpools.org

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

Fun things to do in Boise this weekend! Drunk history, summer craft markets, wine tasting, free live music & more.

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

How many of Boise’s trails have you been on? The Boise Trails Challenge is coming up on June 15-July 15. Tune in to hear how this annual event got started and what it takes to complete the challenge.

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

What are you doing this weekend? Hear about five fun things to do in Boise the weekend of June 1-4, 2023

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho

From Boise is a weekly newsletter & podcast about life in Boise. Every Tuesday we share a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or current local happening. Every Thursday we curate a list of fun things to do over the weekend.

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This podcast was produced in partnership with SB Studios in Boise, Idaho