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A look at how Boise trails got their names

Have you ever wondered how Boise trails get their names? Well, it turns out there are many different origins, from the sentimental to the practical.

Broadcast on:
08 Jun 2023

A winding trail cuts through the Boise foothills.
(Talo Pinto / Flickr)

Have you ever wondered how Boise trails get their names?

Well, it turns out there are many different origins, from the sentimental to the practical. Trails have been named after people, landmarks, plants, wildlife and more.

Nicole Blanchard, outdoors reporter with the Idaho Statesman, joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the stories behind Boise's trails.