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The following was taken from the website for the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau. For additional information, visit their site at http://www.boise.org.
Nestled on a high desert plain in the shadow of the Rocky
Mountains with a pristine river flowing through its center, Boise finds its
roots from the gold rush days of the 1800s.
In 1834 Fort Boise, owned by the Hudson Bay Company, was established by
British fur traders. The fort, now known as Old Fort Boise, was located at
the mouth of the Boise River, 40 miles from present day Boise. In 1854, due
to frequent Indian raids, the fort was abandoned. Despite this, the military
desired to build another fort in the area, but, before this plan could go
into effect, gold was discovered in the Boise Basin in 1862. It was now
necessary, more than ever, to protect the vast number of travelers coming to
the area.
On July 4th, 1863, the military chose a location for the new Fort Boise and
construction began soon afterward. A town site was located next to the fort,
and with the protection of the military, the town grew quickly. A major
reason for this growth, other than the gold rush, was its location along the
Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was a thoroughfare for thousands of travelers heading for
the Oregon Territory. Of all the western roads, the Oregon Trail was the
longest at 2,020 miles. It began in Independence, Missouri and ended at
Oregon City, Oregon. Its route in Idaho began at the Idaho-Wyoming border,
crossed through Bear Valley, turned north toward Fort Hall and then followed
the Snake River until it reached the Boise River. It followed the south side
of the river winding through what is now the southern part of Boise. To this
day, wheel ruts can still be seen along various spots of its path.
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Boise is a delightful blend of traditional and non-traditional sights and attractions. The City of Trees boasts one-of-a-kind museums and urban parks, a river flowing though the heart of the city and a 25-mile river front greenbelt. Among the many unique sites to visit are the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center, Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Idaho Black History Museum and the World Center for Birds of Prey. Southwest Idaho’s easily accessible outdoors beckons the Boise visitor to enjoy nearby mountains, desert sand dunes, canyons and whitewater rafting rivers. Boise is the perfect city for a memorable visit. Please click on the following categories provided by the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau to learn more about what to see and do in Boise. Arts and Culture - Attractions - Golf - Museums
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