And Spirals Everywhere By Les Tanner Come on, big guy,” I urged my faithful but laboring vehicle, “you can do it.” I’m not sure, but I thought I heard a sigh. As much as I liked and trusted
IN THIS ISSUE! Boise, Boise National Forest, Caldwell, Curtis Lake, Grasmere, Island Park, Murphy, Nampa, Northern Idaho, Shelley This content is available for purchase. Please select from available options. Purchase Only
The Challenges of Grandeur By L. Scott Hancock Island Park was first a Spotlight City in the magazine’s June 2003 issue. Here’s a revisit. In a telephone conversation last summer, a friend asked, “Just how big is Island
By Les Tanner Double-checking with event coordinators about the following locations, dates, and times is recommended. Northern Idaho 2 Northern Winter Regionals: Special Olympics skiing event. 10 AM – 2 PM. Schweitzer Mountain, Sandpoint 6 Sandbox Percussion: Concert
Ranching in the Depression By Diana Hooley Winter is here and the world seems full of problems, or maybe it’s just that I have a touch of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). What I need is a case of
Zero Practice in Running Away By Sarah Day We were about fifty cars behind the accident. Traffic stopped and police rushed past. Smoke clouds billowed ahead but we couldn’t tell what had happened. My husband James and I had
Dear Editor, “Lost at Loon Lake” by Makena Klinge [IDAHO magazine, November 2024] brought back very fond memories, things that I have not thought about for seventy years. I am not sure which summer it was, but I
By Amy Story St. Patty’s Melt INGREDIENTS For the patty: 1 lb. ground beef 1 large onion, thinly sliced 8 slices rye bread 4 slices Swiss cheese 4 slices cheddar cheese Butter, for grilling Salt, pepper, and garlic
Expressions under Wraps By Steve Carr Our talented and tolerant editor has learned to send me a reminder before my column is due. I doubt he needs to do that with his other contributors. For that I say
Lesson Learned By Gavin Stellmon Photos by Tanner Stellmon The trailhead to Curtis Lake was marked by two wooden planks that faced the sky. Dad took the lead, followed by Everett, me, and James. It was the first
