For nearly 30 years, Shelley and Olin Gardener have dedicated their lives to sharing what they call “the Idaho experience.” In 1984 they purchased Idaho Guide Service, and have since built the company into one of southern Idaho’s most prominent whitewater rafting and outdoor adventure outfits. Their range of operation is vast with whitewater rafting [...]
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The gun goes off and suddenly the calm water of Dierkes Lake surrenders to the chaos of paddling oars. Smoke puffs from the the mouth of a long-necked dragon as it takes the lead. A lonely alligator falls behind, but a great white shark gives chase, pulling up alongside the dragon as they round the [...]
When Magic Valley Astronomical Society created a star party on top of Pomerelle Mountain Ski Resort in Southern Idaho, they brought star gazing to new heights. The 8,000-foot elevation atop Pomerelle creates a “sweet spot” for star gazers, says Chris Anderson, Faulkner planetarium specialist at College of Southern Idaho. “Visibility of stars is clearer at [...]
It’s the middle of summer, kids are bored, I’m restless and my husband desperately needs some R & R. The budget being tight has me wondering what kind of special outing we can really pull off. Then I remember a friend talking about an incredible place on the Snake River in the “middle of nowhere.” [...]
Coleslaw, pasta and potato salad are staples of any summer picnic. With more people becoming health-conscious than ever before, how can you still enjoy your summer favorites without blowing your diet? Not to worry! Here are healthier versions of your favorite side dishes without all the saturated fat and cholesterol. After you try these healthy [...]
Summertime in Southern Idaho means outside, camping, fairs, rodeos, boating and a fun. With an active outdoor lifestyle, bumps and scrapes are bound to happen – especially with the kids. Here are some simple natural remedies to meet some of your first aid needs while you are having fun this summer. Insect Bites and Stings: [...]
When I tell friends who live outside the area that Southern Idaho offers a display of beautiful scenery, they give me a strange look. “Southern Idaho?” they scoff. “Isn’t Southern Idaho just covered with sagebrush?” Of course, outsiders only know the view of Southern Idaho from the freeway. Comments like this should make us locals [...]
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 boat with flashlights, making sure there is absolutely no tackle [...]
It wouldn’t be accurate to say Bruneau Dunes State Park is literally out of this world, but you can get there from here. The park is tucked into a remote corner of Owyhee County about 20 miles southwest of I-84, and 90 minutes from the Magic Valley. In addition to the customary state park fare [...]
The Snake River is the lifeblood of southern Idaho. It provides irrigation for farmland and hydroelectricity for power. Its natural beauty, wildlife and recreation add to the quality of life of everyone living in southern Idaho. Some have a more intimate connection with the river. For those who live on the Snake River, this is [...]
