Why "in the Boonies?"

Madison asked me why did we use "in the boonies?"  , " I thought we live in Magnolia", " are we hobos or something?"  Well, good question.  I don't really know why.  Alot of my friends always ask me why did I move so far away? " You live in the boonies" they said.  So maybe that is the reason why.  Madison did not like " in the boonies".  Well Madison, when I think of a better phrase, I will definitely change it.  But for now, it is "in the boonies............."  I had to post something because both of my sisters (Tram A.K.A as Rachel, and Lisa) are both giving me a hard time. So here is my first blog.