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Nov 2023
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Why Salt Lakers Should Visit Boise

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Looking for a weekend getaway from Salt Lake? Try heading north to Boise, Idaho. We know what you’re thinking: “Boise? Really?” But lead producer Emily Means just visited for the first time — for her mini honeymoon, of all occasions — and absolutely loved it. She joins City Cast Boise host Emma Arnold to debrief on food recommendations, tractors, and more. Plus, should Salt Lake be a little more like Boise?


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