Is that a typo? Shouldn’t that phrase be “The pros and cons”? If you ask me, or anyone else that lives here, “The pros and pros” is right on the money - I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live in Idaho! “Why?” you might ask. Where do I begin? If you grew up around here, say… in Boise or Meridian – both neighboring cities, you might have heard someone say while looking across a few miles of farmland; “You see that little bump over there? That’s Eagle… don’t know why anyone would want to live all the way out there!” Well, times have certainly changed since then. Eagle has become a vibrant little city of over 30,000 people, and has been growing steadily for quite a few years.
When visiting for the first time, many people notice a different “feel” when they arrive. Maybe it’s the way the Boise River flows through town and the Greenbelt trails running alongside. Maybe it’s the abundance of trees throughout the many quiet neighborhoods, along the river, or lining the streets around town, or maybe it’s the way Eagle is cradled by the gentle slope of the foothills to the north. Whatever it is, and it may be different for everyone, it is the place we love to call home.
What else is there to do in Eagle? Well, there are numerous parks, golf courses, foothill trails to hike, ride, and go horseback riding, zip lining at Eagle Island State Park, a BMX/bike park, a skate park, fishing – even a new indoor/outdoor tennis club. How about spending the afternoon at Grinkers Grand Palace playing nearly 150 vintage arcade games? In addition, there are numerous community events such as Eagle Fun Days & Fireworks, Gazebo Concert Series, Eagle Food & Wine Festival, The Eagle Saturday Farmers Market, and the Eagle Art Walk.
Eagle also has a growing shopping scene, with a collection of stores offering clothing, art, home decor, gifts, floral, sporting goods, cycle shop, lawn and garden, toys, and specialty food to name a few.
And last but not least, don’t forget dining – I never forget to eat. If dining along the river is your thing, we have 2 restaurants with patio seating to take in the view. You can also find Italian, Mexican, German, Greek, Sicilian, Asian fusion, and good old American food, including a couple of BBQ joints – in fact, several new restaurants have recently opened and there are more to come! A visit to Eagle isn’t complete without visiting Porterhouse Market – they have the best meat, fish and poultry around, and an awesome deli for lunch or catering!
So, if I haven’t sold you yet, you really just need to pay us a visit. Decide for yourself if you agree.
For additional information on Eagle or anywhere in the Treasure Valley, please feel free to contact me!
Terry Ivins
208-870-5086
tivins@atova.com