Written by: Samantha Caccamo, Hudson Lehew
Cackling laughter over the sound of the rushing river and wide-brimmed hats pointing into the air may seem out of place on a Saturday in Barber Park, but for one October day, Witched on the Water turned the Boise River into a “spook-tacular” waterscape.
Between noon and 3 p.m., dozens of wickedly dressed witches and warlocks swapped their brooms for paddles as the sun shone overhead. Local Holland Jolley started the wicked tradition in 2021, gathering over fifty Halloween enthusiasts.
“It’s so much fun,” Jolley said. “It’s like a sisterhood [and] it’s a great way to start the spooky season with the community for no other reason than to have a great time.”
Jolley found inspiration for the event from her circle of friends when the group decided to “spice up” what could have been the average paddle-boarding trip…