Jackson Bridge

Jackson Bridge

Four Trumpeter Swans flying over the Jackson Bridge. The bridge is located near Rupert about 4 miles down the Snake River from Lake Walcott. [UPDATE 2009] The bridge has since been torn down by the county. 🙁
History and Hospitality at the Drift Inn

History and Hospitality at the Drift Inn

Originally, in 1906, a barber shop stood at the corner of 6th and F Street in Rupert. Over the next 100 years, the location housed two banks, a cigar store, candy shop, jewelry store, shoe store, pool room, craft shop and a series of restaurants. Today, Henry’s at the...
A Helping Hand at Life’s End

A Helping Hand at Life’s End

November is National Hospice Month and Southern Idaho Living salutes those compassionate caregivers who provide comfort and peace to our loved ones in their final days and hours. Don and Carolyn Coon have been married 57 years. Now they are slowly saying goodbye. Don...
Festivals of Trees

Festivals of Trees

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, thanks to holiday festivals sponsored by health care organizations throughout southern Idaho. Festivals of Trees are fun family traditions for many, as beautifully ornamented trees symbolize the holiday season. The...
Dr. Pates – Still Healing and Wheeling at 83

Dr. Pates – Still Healing and Wheeling at 83

“You got the sniff, snot, snort, snuff, hack, spits, sputter, sneeze, toot, wheeze, blow, bark and sputter? Have you got the aches, pains, strains, toots, squats or squints?” The list of symptoms rolls off Dr. Don Pates’ tongue faster than this 83-year-old can fly...