by Jason Lugo | Apr 1, 2011 | Moments
This is the Minidoka Damn in the spring of 2009 when water levels were reaching high levels. The normal flow for this time of year is around 5,000(cfs) and when this photo was taken the flow was at 14,000(cfs). For those who live on the river in the Burley/Rupert...
by Blair Koch | Oct 1, 2008 | Getting-Out
It wouldn’t be fall without the tradition of choosing and carving your very own pumpkin. We’ve rounded up a few of Southern Idaho’s best pumpkin patches – and just like pumpkins, the local patches come in all shapes and sizes. As soon as the leaves...
by Blair Koch | Oct 1, 2008 | Features
The hum grows louder and suddenly a yellow aircraft appears overhead. It makes a sharp turn then swoops down and glides five feet above the ground, trailed by a mist of vapor. The plane pulls its nose up again toward the clear blue sky, makes an acrobatic turn and...
by Blair Koch | Aug 1, 2008 | Features, Events
Caramel apples, Ferris wheels and buckin’ broncs. Summer just wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the county fair. From pig wrestling to 4-H and FFA, Southern Idaho folks know how to pull off this traditional treat. Note: This story was published in...
by Ryan Howe | May 1, 2008 | Features, Hunt & Fish, Events
It’s an overcast autumn morning on the Milner stretch of the Snake River. Just before dawn, the Burley Golf Course Marina is overrun with trucks and boats, lined up for inspection. This is a rarity for a bass tournament — having tournament officials scour your...
