Food + Beverage

Policy, Passion, and Cabernet

From Idaho lawmaker to Cabernet connoisseur, a legacy cultivated thoughtfully Article by Tammy de Weerd For Skip Smyser, a gentleman’s life isn’t only built in courtrooms or Capitol chambers—it’s also found in the quiet complexity of a good Cabernet. A former Idaho legislator, respected lobbyist, and lifelong Idahoan, Smyser is known for helping shape state policy. But his lesser-known legacy is just as rich: championing Idaho’s wine laws and cultivating a lasting family passion for wine. ...

Sports + Recreation

Idaho’s Biggest, Deepest, and Firsts

Part 1: Celebrating Idaho’s Landscapes and Geography Article by Jana Kemp | Photography by Peg Owens and Provided Idaho is the only state surrounded by six states and one international boundary. Idaho's uniqueness spans border to border and watery depths to mountain peaks. Our landscapes and innovations are rich with firsts, deepest, biggest, and darkest places, as well as world-changing inventions. In part 1, learn about Idaho’s noteworthy landscapes and geography. Landscapes Idaho has...

Entertainment

Idaho’s Best-Kept Wine Secret

The Sunnyslope Wine Trail festival invites Treasure Valley residents to sip, explore, and discover regional wines Article and Photography by Jordan Gray It’s a secret that everyone involved with would like to get out: Idaho has delicious wine. Vintners from across the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) gathered to share this message in August at the Sunnyslope Wine Festival at Ste. Chappelle in Caldwell. The annual event featured 17 wineries, sharing everything from Moscatos...

Entertainment

Having Fun is Serious Business

Tamarack Resort Owner Gabriel Navarro Talks Resort's History and New Path Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Tamarack Resort With a “Hoo Ya!” and a “Wahoo!,” you can “Waltz” your way down the runs of Tamarack Resort.  “A lot of resorts bill themselves as four seasons, but there isn’t a whole lot to do during the spring and summers,” Tamarack Resort Managing Partner Gabriel Navarro said. “With Tamarack, it really is.” Promoting itself as America’s only ski, golf, and lake resort...