U.S. News: Boise Top 10 Place To Live

Item: Best Places to Live 2009: U.S. News looked at areas with strong economies, low living costs, and plenty of fun things to do /US. News & World Report

More Info: Although often overlooked, Boise, Idaho, is a terrific destination for those looking to escape out West. With a high-desert climate of sunshine, clear skies, and four distinct seasons, this city of 200,000 makes a perfect base camp for exploring southwest Idaho’s dramatic panorama. Choose from the many nearby parks, which total some 2,700 acres , cast a fishing line into the Boise River, or head over to Boise State University for a Broncos football game.

Related: Lewiston, Idaho Falls, Pocatello rank in Outdoor Life’s Top 5 places to live

Question: Would you rather live in Boise, Lewiston, Idaho Falls, or Pocatello than the community in which you now do?