Contributors

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Andrew M. Wayment

Angler / Writer

Andrew M. Wayment (“Andy”) is an attorney by profession and an outdoorsman by passion. Andy has written for the Upland Equations Blog since 2008 and has published numerous articles on upland bird hunting in various magazines, including… Read More »

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Blair Koch

Writer / Journalist / Photographer

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Christie Lewis

Writer

Magic Valley native Christie Lewis enjoys exploring all that living in Southern Idaho has to offer with her husband and two daughters. A graduate of Twin Falls High School and former CSI and ISU student, Christie has enjoyed writing since s… Read More »

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Dianna Troyer

Writer

Dianna Troyer lives in Pocatello and writes for newspapers and magazines. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and friends. In her spare time, she writes about fascinating folks in the region, rides horses, skis and explores … Read More »

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Dr. Brenda Grogan ND

Naturopathic Medical Doctor

Brenda Grogan, N.D., has been practicing health and healing for 33 years. She spent 15 years as a medical nurse and has spent the past 20 years in the alternative healthcare field. Today she is a naturopathic medical doctor, practicing in h… Read More »

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Jamee - Ryan Muchow

Landscaping Experts

Ryan & Jamee Muchow own and manage Windsor's Greenhouses and Nursery, located at 3796 N. 3386 E. Kimberly Road, Kimberly. To contact them call 208-734-2481. Read More »

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Jason Lugo

Publisher / Photographer

After many summer boating trips to the Snake River in Declo it didn't take long for Jason Lugo to realize that this is where he had to live. So he moved his family from the Herriman Utah to Declo in February of 2006 and never looked back. T… Read More »

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Jennifer Garcia

Writer / Crafty Guru!

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Jill Skeem

Vegan Chef / Macrobiotic Health Counselor

Jill Skeem relocated to the Twin Falls area in December 2003 after graduating from the Strengthening Health Institute, a premiere macrobiotic educational facility located in Philadelphia, P.A. and is also a graduate from The Ohio State Univ… Read More »

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Karla Davis

Writer

Karla Davis is a southern Idaho native, who spent her childhood enjoying all the small-town charm that Shoshone had to offer, but always itching to get out and find her way in a bigger world. This restlessness led her to Lenoir-Rhyne Univer… Read More »

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Karma Metzler Fitzgerald

Writer

Contributor Karma Metzler Fitzgerald spends the bulk of her time traveling up and down Highways 93 and 75. It would be romantic to say she is always in search of compelling feature stories and profiles of the fascinating humans that inhabit… Read More »

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Kaylin Dennis

Writer - Photographer (Rockstar!)

Kaylin lives, works, and plays in Southern Idaho, where her family runs a cattle ranch. Kaylin's interests include roping, photography, hunting, fast horses, and slow men...and she does crosswords in ink. Read More »

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Kristin Trevino

Chef

Chef Kristin Trevino began her love for food at a young age, coming from a family of five, being the middle child and naturally wanting to please the people around her. Food was always the best tool. Kristin later studied business at Utah S… Read More »

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Mary Beth Sligar

Writer / Photographer

Mary is a native of Idaho, married with four children. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys art, music, photography, and crafting. She is a freelance writer based in Twin Falls, Idaho currently working on short stories and a … Read More »

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Monica Matthews

Writer

Monica grew up in Oregon and has spent the last eight years living in Southern Idaho. When she is not chasing her two young boys around, she is working in the Medical field in Sales and Marketing and exploring all that Idaho has to offer. … Read More »

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Nicole Swafford

Managing Editor

Nicole's deep affection for Southern Idaho's outdoors and rural heritage has long been an integral part of her life. Whether guiding horseback in the majestic Stanley basin, avidly pursuing big game archery-style, attempting a successful 8 … Read More »

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Paula D. Webb

Writer

Paula grew up on a ranch south of Grace, Idaho. From the time she learned to form letters, she’s loved writing. Earning her degree in English/Professional Writing, Paula has written for several publications. She also loves walking, bak… Read More »

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Pete Wood

Writer / Fishing Guide

Pete Wood has been a guide at Silver Creek in Ketchum, Idaho, for eight years. A native of Gooding, the 30-year-old began working at a fly shop in Twin Falls when he was 14. Since then, he’s traveled and fished in Argentina, Belize, Mexic… Read More »