Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center, Boise

We go there all the time! My 2 year old and baby love to watch the fish! The discovery center is very fun also! Best of all it's FREE! We went a lot during the summer and once during the fall (the trees were beautiful with the changing leaves!).

When I was a kid and so into nature, I would have spent all day at this place! Even as an adult, I thoroughly enjoyed a pleasant walk through the grounds and chances to see local fish up close. Very well done, with nice access from the greenbelt. For a free exhibit, you can't get much better!

Our 6 and 7 year old grandchildren were climbing the walls after being inside due to heavier than normal snowfall in January. We decided to check out the MK Nature Center as a way to get them out of the house and moving. We felt sure there wouldn't be much to see on a cold clear February day but thought we could let them run a bit and check it out for future exploration in the summer. The children loved the center, icy paths and all! They enjoyed seeing all the presentations about animals and birds inside the main building and really loved the nature paths outside with the fish watching windows. Even in February there were also lots of birds and squirrels to see. After going through the Center the children enjoyed playing in the adjoining park. We can't wait to return when the weather is warmer.