Nature’s Creations

Nature’s Creations

Surrounded by drawings of owls, a collage of owl photos and an actual “skin” of an owl suspended from the ceiling of her studio, Lona Hymas-Smith is in the process of creating a wildlife masterpiece.  A year has already gone into studying its habitat, lifestyle and...
No Regrets

No Regrets

Dealing with a terminal illness can be the most difficult thing a person will ever have to face, whether it be their own, or that of a loved one. Over the past 40 years or so, more and more medical professionals have begun to acknowledge the importance of helping...
Farm to Market

Farm to Market

The glass bottles whir past in rows and are filled with rich, creamy milk by machine. The Stoker Milk Company’s investment in current bottling technology is just about the only way the family business has changed over the past 70 years. In 1938, Herman Stoker moved to...
The Herrett Center

The Herrett Center

Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids? Perhaps it’s time to visit the Herrett Center. Located on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls, the Herrett Center is a sometimes-overlooked treasure trove that residents and tourists alike...
The Pay-Hole

The Pay-Hole

Fly fishing the “pay-hole” at Buhl’s Clear Lake Country Club is an ancient tradition among Magic Valley anglers. Nevertheless, some of the region’s more experienced fishermen often sneer at those frequenting the place. Conversely, less experienced fishermen too often...