Boise, Idaho

Sophie and I took a bike ride yesterday down the Greenbelt from our RV park to Ann Morrison Park to watch Melissa play soccer.

The Greenbelt runs alongside the Boise River.

Many of the trees are in full bloom.

And they are stunning!

While bicycling along the path, I came across people exercising in many different ways.

Most people were walking and a few were jogging.

When I see families out together, I always think how smart the parents are because everyone knows that a tired child is a well-behaved child, especially when they nap and/or go to bed early.  🙂

I was surprised how many skateboarders I saw. These young girls couldn’t explain WHY they were laying on their skateboards pulling themselves up a hill. They just giggled when I asked… 🙂 Must have just felt like doing it! Or perhaps it was a Truth or Dare and they choose Dare.

There’s a water park under development in the river. Until it’s completed, surfers and kayakers are lined up for their turn on the solo obstacle ready for use.

This dad and daughter told me this is called Land Paddling. It’s similar to Stand Up Paddleboarding, only it’s done on dry land. They use the stick, which has a large rubber tip, to push themselves along the path while riding a long board. Definitely a core workout…

Bicycling. Roller skating. Skateboarding three ways: stomach crawl, standard, and with a big stick. Jogging. Walking. Surfing. Kayaking. That’s nine different sports viewed while on The Greenbelt.

Within the park, I saw soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, baseball, and kite flying. A plethora of sports.

Also saw lots of picnickers, lovers, and readers…

What fun to see people out and about enjoying a beautiful spring day.