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The Cowboy Life

Many in their mid-20s pine for adventure ala Mad Men, while clinging to modern perks like Wi-Fi, sonic toothbrushes and deeply urban penthouse apartments. That isn’t the life Adam...

Things To Do

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Spring Farming Day

In the early 1900s, as southern Idaho pioneers built the area we now call home, “Up at dawn and down at dusk,” was more than just a saying –...
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The People of Southern Idaho

Jake Weimer

Jake Weimer

Photos and Story by Trent HowieThe son of a second-generation farmer, Jake Weimer grew up on a sugar beet farm. The Weimer family has a long history of working the soil in Rupert, but Jake’s idea of cultivating the dirt is a little different than his grandfather’s....

Rick Neff

Rick Neff

Since 1987, Rick Neff’s business in the rural town of Malta had been named Neff Repair and Machine. But after two decades of serving the local farmers and ranchers, Rick changed the name of his business to also include what had evolved from a hobby to a steady...

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Shardé Bement

Shardé Bement

Shardé Bement is in many ways a typical 14-year-old girl. She attends ninth grade at Kimberly High School, likes to write poetry and has tried her hand at sports such as softball and basketball. However, Shardé has discovered an activity that is rather uncommon for...

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Leah Pentland

Leah Pentland

To watch Filer High School music teacher Leah Pentland move around her classroom, you wouldn’t guess that she is legally blind. She moves with the confidence, grace and assurance of someone who does not let her impairment get in the way of life.  “I can do pretty...

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Kristi Fowler

Kristi Fowler

It’s about living a better story. That’s the motto that author Kristi Fowler lives by.  After years spent as a counselor listening to people share their stories – good, bad and downright unimaginable – she knows that what a person chooses to believe about their...

Southern Idaho Photos

Phothoto © Jason Lugo
Oct 01, 2010

Castle Rocks State Park

This is the beautiful Castle Rocks State Park. Located in Almo Idaho next to the famous City of Rocks. This shot while...
Photo © Jason Lugo
Sep 01, 2007

Elba Valley

This is Elba valley and Elba canyon. Photo was taken near the top of Mt. Harrison. It's only about a 20 minute drive...
May 01, 2007

Snake River Lightning

This shot was taken off my back deck (in Declo, Idaho) August 15th 2006. All night that evening we had the most...
Photo © Jason Lugo
Jan 01, 2008

Jackson Bridge

Four Trumpeter Swans flying over the Jackson Bridge. The bridge is located near Rupert about 4 miles down the Snake...