Art at the Capital City Public Market

Kiddos love to play with these decorative glass floaters.

Sagebrush in Bloom - Something to Cry About?

For folks with allergies, this is a tough time of year.

It's a Real Place

And it looks haunted in real life.

Smoke Source

A forest fire in Oregon that we drove by yesterday. Fires from all around the West have been sending smoke to Boise.

Broncomania

Boise State University football season is underway.

Pumpkin Season

This one is fine enough for the Fairy Godmother.

Shed Decay

It kind of looks like a miniature barn.

Party in the Plaza

Free music at the Boise Center on the Grove every Wednesday during the summer, and a little bit into autumn. It's called "Alive After Five."

Day Three and Still Hardly Any Sun to See

The sun is hiding in the smoke for the third day in a row.

Downtown Shopping

Cute red cart on the sidewalk to promote Atomic Treasures.

Smoky Skies. Again.

The strange-looking sun this morning. Stinky air, too. I don't want autumn to descend too fast, but hard frosts and rain would be helpful to get all the fires under control.

Vintage Cat

Resident cat at the vintage store we visited last weekend.

Blue Chairs

The backyard of the vintage store we visited Saturday.

Time-Warp Store

Vintage, upcycled pieces and curiosities are behind this door on State Street.

Farmers Market

And what an incredible price. Happy weekend to you!

Waterfalls

Man-made and very nice. I'd take it for my yard :) Have a great weekend.

A Special Lane for Bank Robbers?

Sign seen at a local bank.

That's a lot of Wires

My kiddo thought this looked like a monster with two arms coming up from the ground. Big electrical project near a substation. [BTW, A Boise Daily Photo 'extra' is posted every day at http://www.facebook.com/BoiseDailyPhoto]

Butterfly Still Missing

This bronze sculpture is called "Taking Flight." It's installed outside the Women's and Children's Alliance in Downtown Boise. There used to be a stained glass butterfly in the woman's hand, but it was stolen earlier this year, then returned, then stolen again. Someone has placed a red feather in her hand. I've also seen pinwheels and flowers. It would be nice to see the butterfly again.

But, They Look So Good

Notice posted near some perfect-for-picking berries.

Newest Little Free Library

Take a book. Leave a book. Boise is home to several of these library branches. For this one, an 8-year-old is the library manager.

Barber Pool Conservation Area

This wild-ish area and nature trails are behind the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Theatre. We took a stroll before the show last night.

Ring in the Weekend

I wonder if there is a "bell inventory" for Boise? Along with more info. All I know here is what's on the plaque.

Jalopy Jungle

Bring your tools...and $1.

Deluxe Decay

Fancy barn falling to pieces.

Last Day of the Boise River Float

Busy day on the river. Stand-up paddle boarding, rock-stacking, boogie boarding, swimming, and floaters...even some with bikes on board.

Car on Three Wheels

Car with hydraulics and modifications so it can hop and bounce.

Art Gallery and Tattoos

Spudshade. Found in Downtown Boise.

Colorful Weirdness

Seen at the Capital City Public Market.