{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/6a6915e4928f102203006f51?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Boise Beyond Expectations","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/1785271718069-cc7d3732-d07c-4530-84c4-6a131dbf14d7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In celebration of America 250, this episode of Big Blend Radio's \"Global Adventures\" Podcast explores the fascinating history, culture, and outdoor spirit of Boise, Idaho, with travel writer Debbie Stone. While many travelers know Idaho for its rugged landscapes and potatoes, Boise reveals a much richer story—one shaped by frontier history, Basque immigrants, Native heritage, and a thriving arts community.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover why Boise's historic Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of the city's most compelling attractions, learn about the nation's largest Basque community and its enduring cultural legacy, tour the elegant Idaho State Capitol, and explore museums, public art, and the inspiring World Center for Birds of Prey. Debbie also shares favorite restaurants, local shopping, and the welcoming hospitality that make Boise an ideal destination for history lovers, culture seekers, and outdoor adventurers alike.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Plan your visit:</strong></p><p>- <a href=\"https://visitboise.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://visitboise.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>- <a href=\"https://www.innat500.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.innat500.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>- Read Debbie's accompanying article: <a href=\"https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/boise-idaho-surprises\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/boise-idaho-surprises</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>- Listen to Debbie's \"Global Adventures\" Podcast:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/global-adventures-with-debbie-stone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/global-adventures-with-debbie-stone</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>- Explore Debbie's Global Adventures Digital Magazine:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/global-adventures-travel-magazine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/global-adventures-travel-magazine</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Big Blend Radio"}