Moose on Blades

Stepping outside Boise today...do you know where this moose on rollerblades lives?

That's a Big Skunk

That's got to be a hot job. This mascot is promoting Stinker Stations - gas station-convenience stores.

It's Electric

Anyone else need a charge?

Little Free Library

Take a book, leave a book if you want. That's the idea behind the Little Free Library. People can buy kits, or design their own version. Read more about them at LittleFreeLibrary.org.

Standing With Bowe

I was in the Sun Valley area recently, and the town of Hailey is decorated to show support for Bowe Bergdahl, America's last prisoner of war. Rolling Stone magazine told his story earlier this month. Bowe has been held by the Taliban for three years, as of this week. Click here for the Rolling Stone article.

Pronghorn

They're not truly an antelope, although some people call them 'pronghorn antelope.' And recently, acquaintances from the East Coast visited and thought they were deer. They are about the same size.

The Scarecrow Says...

Snow Stripes

Stepping beyond Boise today, this is at the base of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area north of Sun Valley.

Shepherd's Hut

I toured a sheep-grazing operation yesterday, and yes, a sheep herder really lives in this hut to keep an eye on the flock.

Killdeer Alarm

We know these well in the Boise area. They're nesting, and by nesting, I mean laying a couple of eggs in a patch of gravel in the ground. You do know you're close to a nest when they sound the alarm.

Do You Like My Hat?

Spying on a party in a local park. Looks like they had fun.

June Boise River

Folks were playing in the shallow zones over the weekend. The river still isn't safe for floating, though. Too many snags.

Old Railroad Bridge

This bridge over the Boise River is part of the Greenbelt system.

Pride Fest 2012

 Caught the end of the Pride Fest parade yesterday.

Can You Do This?

The Summerwind Skippers did a mini-show at the HomeCourt YMCA yesterday. They can fly.

Learning to Drive

We're seeing a lot of these cars on the road. Driver's education isn't available during the school year, so teens take lessons in the summer. Be patient.

Choo-Choo

Trains do move through Boise, but only carrying cargo. No passenger trains. Here at Boise Daily Photo, the most common questions I field from blog visitors in other countries are about the passenger train system. They're planning a U.S. visit and want to hop on a train to see Boise ;)

Art on the Fence

Painted wood cut-outs adorn the fence at this home.

Warning Sign

This will keep the kids off the lawn :)

Pie-Eating Contest

A new twist on the competition: blindfold the kids and have them feed dad.

Safety Warning

And they're really on skates at Sonic Drive-In.

Three-Legged Races

Old-fashioned fun at an end-of-school-year party at Heroes Park.

Lander Street Creek

That may not really be the name, but it's on Lander Street across from the sewage treatment plant. That sounds ugly, but it's a beautiful area along the Boise River.

Quinn's Pond

Right alongside the Boise River and available for swimming, fishing, paddling, canoeing, floating....

Winner, Winner, Winner

That's a lot of motocross trophies!

Wanna Be a Lineman for the County?

Learn how to climb poles and string wires at the Lineman College.

Flying Bike

There's a BMX track at the Willow Lane Athletic Complex.

Cow Lunch

At a local dairy.

Holy Strawberries Batman, We're In a (Traffic) Jam!

Happy Weekend to you!

Message for Boise River Floaters

Actually, two messages. Follow the signs for safety and...don't float yet. The water is still too high and the snags haven't been cleared.