Unit 54 Trophy Elk Hunt

Unit 54 Trophy Elk Hunt

Bow hunting in Southern Idaho is not as simple as picking up a bow and heading for the mountains. Follow Ryan Schiermeier and Mike Shetler on an archery elk hunt and you will learn that the gospel of bow hunting consists of proficiency, hard work and endurance. Both...
Dave LaMure Jr

Dave LaMure Jr

As the door opens to Dave LaMure Jr.’s studio, it begins to feel like stepping into Santa’s workshop. Walking cautiously across the floor, your eyes devour a sight unseen by most.  It’s a room filled with so much talent and creativity, and the aroma of clay and...
2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

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...
The Cup Cake

The Cup Cake

The cupcake trend has hit Southern Idaho. Recently, shop owner Jeannie Fields opened The Cup Cake, which offers affordable indulgent gourmet cupcakes. Recognizing the need for this niche market, Jeannie stated her goal was to create a “hip, fun and trendy, but not...
Could Magic Valley Get Any Sweeter?

Could Magic Valley Get Any Sweeter?

Stroll over to Tubbs’ Berry Farm, and you may be surprised that it’s not just the smell of berries in the air getting your attention, but the homegrown honeybees that are busy at work to tantalize your tastes. Tubbs’ Berry Farm is a homegrown operation that began...