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Celebrate Car-Free Day in Boise

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Can you imagine life without a car? Here in the Treasure Valley, we’re fortunate to have more options than others, with bike lanes lining streets throughout the city as well as the famous Boise River Greenbelt that stretches throughout the city. Feel up to a challenge? Celebrate International Car-Free Day in Boise with these tips.  What Is Car-Free Day? On September 22 nd every year, people around the world are encouraged to ditch their car and instead walk, run, bike, scooter, or take public transit to get around. The mission is to spread awareness about alternative transport and reduce the number of cars on the road. Enough people choosing alternative transport could make an impact on the environment, and the demand for gas and other fossil fuels. Although one day out of the year doesn’t really seem like it could make a huge impact, if more people realize that alternatives to the car are easy to access, it can really move the needle in big ways. Not everyone has

Get Excited About Fall in the Treasure Valley

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Summer is quickly approaching its conclusion, and while many of you might feel sad, the good news is fall in the Treasure Valley is equally as enjoyable. While you might have to trade in your flip flops for boots, fun and excitement know no seasonal bounds in Boise and the surrounding areas. If you don’t already have a pumpkin-spice-themed itinerary, here are some of the fun fall Treasure Valley events and activities to look forward to. Head to the Pumpkin Patch If you have kids, they’ll love this activity. Going to the pumpkin patch and finding the perfect pumpkin for carving is a family-friendly event that people of all ages enjoy. A handful of pumpkin patches and farms call the Treasure Valley home. And wherever you are in the Valley, be it Meridian, Boise, Nampa, or Star, there’s bound to be a pumpkin patch close by. Some of the favorites in the area include The Farmstead, The Berry Ranch, and Jeremy’s Pumpkins.  Celebrate Oktoberfest Oktoberfest only happens