Activities and Recreation
Internships are enhanced by a healthy balance of work and play.
Boise, Idaho, Micron's headquarters offers many attractions and
opportunities for interns to keep busy, active, and entertained
when they're not on the job. A wide variety of activities can be
found on-site, in the community, and in the area.
Known for its quality of life, Boise is consistently ranked as one of the best
cities in the nation in which to live. Situated at the base of the
Idaho Rocky Mountains, Boise is surrounded by beautiful scenery,
with mountains, lakes, and rivers all within a 20-minute drive.
Here are just a few activities that help make Boise a perfect place
to live, work, and play all year long:
Winter Activities
If you like winter, here's what you'll like about Boise.
- Over 13 ski resorts located within a one-day drive, including Bogus Basin
Ski Resort, which is just 16 miles north
- Vast backcountry offering cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing,
hunting, and ice fishing
- Major college sports, professional hockey, and professional (NBDL) basketball
- Art galleries, museums, and theaters, as well as a philharmonic orchestra,
opera, and ballet
Summer Activities
If you like summer, here are activities you can enjoy in Boise's warm, dry
climate:
- Exploring over 50 parks that cover 1,500 acres
- Strolling, jogging, or bike riding on Boise's Greenbelt, 25 miles of paved
pathway along the Boise River
- Mountain biking in the breathtaking foothills of the Boise Front
- Camping, hiking, or mountain climbing in Idaho's beautiful backcountry
- Water skiing, rafting, kayaking, or fishing
- Learning about eagles, hawks, and falcons at the World Center for Birds
of Prey
- Attending an exciting Boise Hawks minor league baseball game
- Enjoying an evening of theater under the stars at the Idaho Shakespeare
Festival