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The home of the Boise Hawks is located at 5600 N. Glenwood, just north of Chinden Boulevard near Expo Idaho (formerly the Western Idaho Fairgrounds). The phone number is 322-5000. Game-day parking is free.
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Much of the souvenir industry in Boise is based on the potato-rich history of the city. You can find T-shirts with just about every potato-themed pun (e.g. Darth Tater - Spud Wars) you could imagine.
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Boise real estate boasts a wide diversity, ranging from large estate properties in gated communities to attractive condominiums in densely populated areas. Townhouses and condominiums are available and range in price from $100,000 to $400,000 and more depending on size, location and structure. Prices for two-, three- or four-bedroom single-family detached homes range from approximately $300,000 to more than $800,000. Homes can be found in neighborhoods such as Arrowhead Ridge, Cimarron Springs and Villa Norte. Large executive homes, stately manors and private estate properties can be found in upscale neighborhoods such as Jackson Manor and Terra Nativa. These homes typically start at approximately $900,000, though prices can exceed $4 million depending on location, view and amenities.
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Boise will host the 2009 Winter Special Olympics. It will be split around Ada and Boise counties. The events will be hosted at Idaho IceWorld, Tamarack Resort, Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, and the Qwest Arena. This coming February, there will be a test or mock Olympics to see whether Boise can accommodate having it held here. The event will cost an estimated $28 million. Approximately $8-9 million has already been pledged and another $8 million is expected from the government.
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Boise is situated where the high desert meets the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. This unique location means that an incredible variety of outdoor recreation activities are only a short distance away. Here are just some of the recreational opportunities available to visitors, all within a short distance of the city: Nordic and Alpine skiing, snowboarding, world famous white-water rafting, hunting, fishing, backpacking and camping. Hiking, biking, and fishing are popular activities in the metro area as well. Boise has thousands of acres of open space around the city. The foothills of the Rockies provide trails for hikers and bikers of all abilities.
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Boise's climate is characterized as semi-arid with four distinct seasons. Boise experiences hot and dry summers where temperatures can often reach triple digits, as well as cold winters with fair amounts of snowfall. Rainfall is usually infrequent and light, averaging less than 2 inches (51 mm) per month. March is the wettest month with an average of 1.41 inches (36 mm). August is the driest month with 0.30 inches (7.6 mm) of rain. Spring and fall are generally temperate.
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