Scheduled Activities for Spouses/Guests
Whitewater Rafting Adventure- Saturday, July 12, 4pm-10pm
- Don't miss this amazing opportunity to experience extreme exhilaration when you join us on a whitewater rafting adventure with Cascade Raft & Kayak Co.
- Dare to ride the breathtaking class III/IV rapids including the world-famous Bronco Billy and Staircase rapids!
- There is an additional fee of $65 per person to participate in this activity.
Welcome Reception at Idaho Historical Museum
- Sunday, July 13, 6pm-8pm
- This evening event is an informal gathering at the "Old Saloon" inside the Idaho Historical Museum.
- Appetizers, beverages and entertainment included.
Anne Frank Memorial, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Idaho Botanical Gardens Tour
- Monday, July 14, 9am-1pm
- We'll begin with a visit to the Anne Frank Memorial located in the heart of Boise on the River Greenbelt, then step back in time at the Old Idaho Penitentiary where we will enjoy a picnic lunch, then finish our jaunt at the beautiful Botanical Gardens.
Dinner and Entertainment at Basque Museum and Cultural Center
- Monday, July 14, 5pm-7pm
- Boise's Basque community is the 2nd largest in the United States. The Basque Center actively upholds their tradition by helping to support Basque dancing, events and gatherings.
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) & World Center for Birds of Prey Field Trip
- Tuesday, July 15, 1pm-5pm
- The National Interagency Fire Center is the nation's support center for wildland firefighting. We'll visit the Command Center, the Great Basin Cache, Firefighters' Monument and more.
- The World Center for Birds of Prey is the world headquarters for the Peregrine Fund, whose initial mission was to re-establish the Peregrine Falcon population in the Eastern United States. Having successfully accomplished that goal, they continue their work in propagating birds of prey for release to the wild. Their facility houses about 200 falcons and condors.
- This field trip is for all conference attendees - delegates and spouses/guests.
Oregon Trail History & Education Center at Three Island Crossing State Park
- Wednesday, July 16th, 9am -3pm
- The Oregon Trail was much more than a pathway to the state of Oregon; it was the only practical corridor to the entire western United States.
- Bonneville Point is one of the places closest to Boise where you can see the Oregon Trail ruts and view the entire Boise Valley area. At this day-use site is a historical marker and interpretive displays.
- Three Island Crossing State Park located on the Snake River at Glenns Ferry and site of one of the most famous river crossings on the historic trail. It is home to The Oregon Trail History and Education Center where visitors can learn about pioneer emigrants and Native American history
- Lunch at Carmela Winery.
Farewell Banquet at the Grove Hotel
- Wednesday, July 16, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Social hour, dinner and entertainment.
- Door prizes!
Hospitality Suite at the Grove Hotel
- Sunday - Wednesday, 8pm-10pm

























