In the early 1800s, French-Canadian fur trappers declared the name for Idaho’s capital. Boise, also known as the “City of Trees,” served as a beacon of hope for the group, which had just endured a long journey through the area’s foothills and high desert.
When they emerged from the parched land and set their eyes on the Boise River and the lush greenery that surrounded it, they shouted, “Le Bois! Le Bois!”, French for “the woods.”
Boise’s name encapsulates the city’s natural roots quite literally. Planners can tap into those historic roots by immersing their attendees in what the city’s DMO, Visit Boise, proclaimed as “Outdoor USA,” because in Boise, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures, and many of them are perfect for groups…