Life + Culture

Minted in Gold

America's Only Living Currency Model Brings Sacajawea to Life Article by Jordan Gray | Photography by Courtesy Randy'L Teton You likely have Randy’L Teton’s portrait in your house. If you’re not sure where to look, check your piggy bank. Teton modeled for the Sacajawea dollar; a golden $1 coin introduced in 2000. Since then, the U.S. currency model has traveled the country, served on tribal and museum boards, and been a coin show favorite. A Lifelong Fascination Teton related to the Lewis...

Home + Design

Glowing Garden Discovery

An Idaho scientist explores how bioluminescence brings new curiosity to everyday plant life Article by Sabina Dana Plasse | Photography by Erin Roberts, RIS, For centuries, petunias have brightened gardens with their colors and resilience. But a new variety is attracting attention for a very different reason—after dark, it glows. The Firefly™ Petunia is the world’s first bioluminescent plant widely available to the public. Its soft green glow is the result of decades of research and genetic...

Health + Wellness

Seasonal Self-Care Rituals

Treat your body and mind with spa treatments designed to align with nature’s rhythm—refreshing, restorative, and led by women Article by Taylor Van Arsdale | Photography by Provided As the seasons change, so do our needs for self-care and rejuvenation. Seasonal spa specials offer the perfect opportunity to indulge in treatments designed to align with the rhythms of nature. Explore these must-try spa treatments for every season—along with the local, women-led spas that offer them. Spring...

Arts + Culture

Independent Bookstores Grow Amid Challenges

Boise’s beloved bookstore navigates expansion, community engagement, and the evolving landscape of independent bookselling Article by Pamela Kleibrink Thompson | Photography by Jacey Anderson, Katie Boyle, Melissa Peterson For nearly two decades, Rediscovered Books has been a cornerstone of Boise’s literary community, evolving from a small independent bookstore into a multi-location operation with a strong emphasis on community engagement. While many independent bookstores have struggled to...