by Mary Beth Sligar | Nov 1, 2011 | Getting-Out
The creaking of wooden floors can almost compete with the volume of the many conversations simultaneously taking place in the old Bruneau Legion Hall. A welcoming smell of leather, scented candles and fresh baked goods fills every room. The walls are nearly bursting...
by Paula D. Webb | Oct 1, 2011 | Getting-Out
Rupert’s Garden Cents Straw Maze Standing at the entrance of the Haunted Straw Maze in Rupert, Idaho, the 30-foot pyramid, slides, bridges and corn pit belie the magnitude of the haunted maze laid out behind it. With unlimited straw bales from Southern Idaho’s grain...
by Jason Lugo | Oct 1, 2011 | Getting-Out
This Saturday (October 22nd) starting at 11:00 am – Paul resident Gary Fisk will be hosting a big antique farm equipment demonstration. On display will be a restored and operational 1940’s McCormick 1-row corn chopper, 1940’s old style hay loader,...
by Paula D. Webb | Sep 1, 2011 | Getting-Out
“Once you put your boots on, you’re going all the way.” -Kim Frandsen Like packing dynamite into a hole, Kim Frandsen settles himself down on the back of his bronc. Keeping a wary eye on the head of his horse, he knows it’s the most dangerous part of the ride. Seconds...
by Jason Lugo | Sep 1, 2011 | Getting-Out
Mickey Cockerham grew up hunting birds in the fields near his home in Fairfield, Idaho. Now, several decades later, he’s dedicated to keeping that tradition alive for the next generations of hunters. Cockerham is the owner of Western Spirit Inc., which encompasses two...
by Paula D. Webb | Aug 1, 2011 | Getting-Out
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,...