Saddle Up for the Snake River Stampede — One of Nampa’s Longest Running Traditions

Every summer, Nampa turns into rodeo central with the Snake River Stampede. One of the top professional rodeos in the country. It began in 1911 as part of the Nampa Harvest Festival and has grown into a major PRCA-sanctioned event drawing thousands of visitors to the Ford Idaho Center. Mark your calendars — the 110ᵗʰ […]

Lake Lowell in Nampa Idaho: History, Wildlife, and Outdoor Fun

Lake Lowell is one of Nampa’s favorite places to get outside. It’s where locals go to fish, kayak, hike, or just sit by the water. The views are peaceful. The wildlife is active. The trails and shoreline draw people in all year long. A Lake with Deep Roots But this lake wasn’t always a local […]

Think You Know the Nampa Greenbelt? Think Again

You might’ve walked a stretch or two of it—maybe around Wilson Springs or near the dog park. But here’s the thing: Nampa’s Greenbelt isn’t just a short trail. It’s a network, and it’s a whole lot bigger than most people realize. We’re talking about more than 140 miles of bikeable, walkable, dog-approved paths crisscrossing the […]

Nampa Train Depot: Where Nampa’s History Rolls In

Welcome to the Nampa Train Depot: The Historic Heart of Nampa, Idaho Before Nampa became the thriving city it is today—with bustling streets, big-box retailers, and suburban sprawl—it was a railroad town. At the heart of it all was the Nampa Train Depot, a charming brick structure that once welcomed passengers, freight, and dreams from […]