by WEB Admin | May 1, 2008 | Getting-Out
In 1987 the Burley Lions Club Spudman Triathlon attracted 87 participants who swam 1.5K, biked 40K or ran a 10K. Some did it all. Ron Ploger, Burley Recreation Director, wanted to see if he could organize an event with three races going on at one time. “I also...
by Ryan Howe | May 1, 2008 | Getting-Out
In the 1800s, Southern Idaho was a major thoroughfare for emigrants headed toward Oregon and California in search of land and gold. Our rich pioneer history is still intact as hundreds of miles of authentic emigrant routes can be mapped across this region. Today,...
by Ryan Howe | May 1, 2008 | Our People
Your nominations came rolling in for our first-ever Mother of the Year contest. There are so many incredible women raising children here that it was difficult to single one out. But after much deliberation by the Southern Idaho Living editorial board, we chose a...
by Jason Lugo | May 1, 2008 | Moments
Every spring the waters swell behind every damn along the snake river. About 10 miles up-river from my house is the Minadoka Damn. There are numerous spillways that come alive when they’re opened up to regulate water levels. I was fishing for spawning trout at...
by Ryan Howe | Jan 1, 2008 | Our People
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...
