Exhibits

The Basque Museum and Cultural Center.  Basque Whaling: Danger and Daring on a Distant Shore.  www.basquemuseum.com, 343-2671.

Boise Art Museum.  James Castle: Tying It Together.  The exhibition will celebrate Castle, an Idaho native, and his growing national renown.  www.boiseartmuseum.org, 345-8330.

Discovery Center of Idaho.  Celebrating 20 years of hands-on science fun for the whole family.    Good Vibrations, the current exhibit, explores the phenomena of vibrations, sounds, cycles, and more.  www.scidaho.org, 343-9895.

Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum.  Gathering the wonders of more than a century of history.  Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Ontario, OR, www.4rcc.com, (541) 889-8191.

Idaho Black History Museum.  The Invisible Idahoan, 1805-Present, a permanent exhibition spanning over 200 years of African-Americans in Idaho.  www.ibhm.org, 433-0017.

Warhawk Air Museum.  Step into this 20,000-square-foot museum and enter a world of numerous items that represent the home front during World War II.  www.warhawkairmuseum.org, 465-6446.

World Center for Birds of Prey.  Explore the world of raptors through interactive displays, multi-media show, and close-up views of a wide variety of birds of prey.  www.peregrinefund.org, 362-8687.

Zoo Boise.  Providing the public with a recreational opportunity to view a variety of live animals exhibited in conditions allowing them to display natural traits.  www.zooboise.org, 384-4125.

Outings

Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center.  Designed to promote water stewardship.  Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm and select Saturdays.  11818 W. Joplin Rd., www.cityofboise.org/bee, 489-1284.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.  The best place to start your visit to Deer Flat is at the refuge Visitor Center.  Open weekdays 8am-4pm, and Saturdays 10am-4pm.  West end of the upper dam at Lake Lowell, www.fws.gov/deerflat, 467-9278.

Idaho IceWorld.  Indoor family ice skating and entertainment center. Offering adult and youth hockey leagues, figure skating programs, lessons, and public skate sessions.  www.Idahoiceworld.org, 331-0044.

Idaho Botanical Garden.  Summer hours Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm.  2355 N. Penitentiary Road, www.idahobotanicalgarden.org, 343-8649.

Idaho Historical Museum. 

Objects from the Museum’s collection tell the story of Idaho. Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.  610 N. Julia Davis Dr., www.idahohistory.net, 334-2120.

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology.  Mining, rock and mineral displays depicting the geology of Idaho.  Wednesday-Friday noon-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. 2455 N. Penitentiary Rd., www.idahomuseum.org, 368-9876.

MK Nature Center.  Stream walk open sunrise to sunset daily.  Education building open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm.  600 S. Walnut St. in Boise, 334-2225.

Roaring Springs Waterpark.  Cool down and have fun all summer at Roaring Springs.  Check our special themes and daily discounts for all ages. www.roaringspringswaterpark.com, 884-8842.

Thunder Mountain Line.  Fun family outings on scenic Idaho train rides. For a complete schedule of train rides and to make reservations, visit www.thundermountainline.com, 1-877-IDA-RAIL.