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Project Rudolph

This is one holiday tradition that really got out of hand. What began as a six-week family project has now grown into a worldwide phenomenon – much to the...

Things To Do

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C.A.S.T. For Kids

“C.A.S.T. for Kids” (Catch a Special Thrill), is celebrating its 20th anniversary July 16, 2011, at the Walcott State Park, giving children with disabilities and their families an opportunity...
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The People of Southern Idaho

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Ron Cole – Mandolin Maker

Ron Cole – Mandolin Maker

A young couple spends a romantic evening of their honeymoon floating down an Italian waterway in a Gondola… A group of family and friends gathers around a campfire enjoying marshmallows on the fire and dancing to Bluegrass music… A congregation of a hometown church...

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Dave Weber, A Teacher Who Does

Dave Weber, A Teacher Who Does

An old adage speculates that those who can’t do, teach. However, this saying is in no way applicable to David Weber. A rock climbing enthusiast and teacher of math and sciences at Shoshone High School for 20 years, he never lets his teaching get in the way of his...

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Tyler Shockey

Tyler Shockey

Freeskiing phenom Tyler Shockey finished last season ranked 18th nationally in slopestyle for his age group (16-19) by the USASA – the country’s premier amateur ski and snowboard association. What makes this feat most remarkable is that Shockey is from Burley – not...

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Jessy and Shay Lawrence

Jessy and Shay Lawrence

Jessy and Shay Lawrence speak duck. Fluently. The brothers from Twin Falls are far more than avid quackers. They are first-class champion callers who compete with the top callers in the world. “It’s like any instrument – the more time you’re on it, the better...

Stephanie Armiger

Stephanie Armiger

Stephanie Armiger-Holman looks much like the mom next door. A simple glance and you wouldn't know that the single mother of four is an award-winning author and artist. One day, Stephanie says, her 18-song musical, "Bartholdi's Lady," may be a household name, a...

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Biff Hutchison

Biff Hutchison

Sure, he catches big air and can perform full 360-degree back flips. When you find out Biff Hutchison is on a pogo stick things get interesting. Hutchison, an otherwise typical 16-year-old Burley High School junior, started riding years ago. Like many children...

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Cliff Johnson

Cliff Johnson

Behind his vibrant blue eyes and engaging personality, Cliff Johnson conceals the dark and gloomy path that eventually led him to becoming Filer’s police chief. “I learned early on that no matter where you come from, life is what you make of it. It’s all about...

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Brenda Grogan, NMD

Brenda Grogan, NMD

Brenda Grogan, NMD, 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 licensed naturopathic medical doctor, practicing in her home-based...

Southern Idaho Photos

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May 01, 2008

Minadoka Damn

Every spring the waters swell behind every damn along the snake river. About 10 miles up-river from my house is the...
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Sep 01, 2010

Sun Valley

This beautiful pond is actually the back yard of a luxurious multi-million dollar home in Sun Valley Idaho. I was in...
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Sep 01, 2011

Oakley Basin

This is the beautiful Oakley Idaho basin with Mount Harrison on the horizon.
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Jan 01, 2011

Camas County Snow

I was shooting a skiing competition up at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort in 2008 and like always, on my way home I...