Hey there, I’m Nikki West. I have been fortunate enough to do radio in Alaska, Oregon, Arizona and Idaho over the last 15 years in just about every music genre possible. I have met insanely talented people and had some amazing adventures including skydiving, flying in an F-16 with the Thunderbirds, Hot Air Ballooning and serving the communities I have worked in. I am a mama to a sweet 9 year old boy who grew up around music and radio and is the least shy child you will ever meet. I also have an incredible 13 year old pup who we call pumpkin. I love life and do everything I can to share great music, good vibes, kindness and a little humor to everyone’s day.
Nikki West
Watch Out for These Native Idaho Bugs (Photos)
After a leaf bug or Kadydid landed on my front door, I started getting curious about bugs native to Idaho. We've got some creepy ones that call the gem state home.
A Deep Look into Idaho’s Most Haunted Place, Boise’s Creepy Old Idaho Penitentiary (Gallery)
The Old Idaho Penitentiary is well known and often named the most haunted spot in the gem state. After the second riots broke out and a massively destructive fire in the kitchen and dining area in 1973 the prison closed after housing some of the most dangerous criminals in the world for over 100 years. See the ins and outs of this historic, iconic and haunted piece of Idaho.
See The Beautiful Boise Airbnb Named The ‘Most Jaw-Dropping’ in Idaho
Move over Potato Hotel and Doggie Staycation, there is a new and not so quirky Airbnb in Idaho. The Website Love Exploring named every states 'Most Jaw-Dropping Airbnb'. The winner for Idaho is right in the heart of Boise and it does look marvelous. Check out photos of the peaceful outdoor spot, the beautiful interior décor and the great use of space.
Celebrate National Chili Day with BEST Chili in Boise
Oh yes Chili. A warm, sometimes spicy, bowl of comforting goodness. A favorite for many as the days are getting chillier -see what I did there- every day. So where is the best place in the state to find a delicious hot bowl of chili goodness? According to top ratings on Foursquare the winner is...
4 Movies that Make Fun of Idaho in Sneaky Ways
People who have never been to the gem state will never understand Idaho. Idaho and Boise are certainly the pun of a few jokes and accusations in movies and tv for the last 40 years or more. Take our first one for example:
You Could Blink and Miss it: Idaho’s Least Populated Town
When it comes to small towns, every state boasts at least one scenic mountain town, one pretty lake town, and one quirky small town destination, but only one can take the top spot as the absolute teeniest! For Idaho's ours only has three residents. But it is surrounded by a whole lot of beauty.
Three Idaho Authors and Thier Award Winning Books
There is nothing like curling up to a hot cup of coffee, cocoa or tea and getting into a really good book. We have some amazing authors that live in Idaho with some award winning, popular and entertaining books you should check out.
What Languages You Are Likely to Hear in Idaho?
According to the Idaho Department of Labor, "In Idaho, 10.4 percent of the population 5 years of age and older uses a primary language other than English in the household, ranking 28th in the nation." So, what other languages are most common in Idaho?
5 Cringe Worthy Idaho Criminals and What They Were Charged With
Read about some terrible criminals from Idaho, of or who did their crimes in Idaho and what they did...
Get a Peek Inside the Strangest Building in Idaho
The building is fascinating to look at and if you are able to carefully see in any windows you can see dusty antiques all over. Idaho in 91 Days describes it as, "...it’s among the most eccentric structures we’ve seen anywhere in the States. It is the strangest and coolest house we had yet seen in Idaho, and we spent a long time admiring it from every angle."