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...

Life + Culture

Where Vending Machines Offer Hope Instead of Snacks

Holiday kiosks turn generosity into action across the Valley Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Fabian Huffaker What if you could turn a vending machine into an act of compassion? This holiday season, Treasure Valley residents will once again have that chance. The  Light the World Giving Machines  bring public giving to a personal level, letting people purchase items for those in need—from warm clothes to clean water—with the push of a button. First launched in 2017, the Giving Machines...

Life + Culture

Boise + Eagle Events

NOVEMBER 2025 Article and Photography by 1 —   2025 Halloween Bar Crawl Downtown, 4 PM: Costumes, chills, and nightlife thrills! pubcrawls.com 1 — Veterans Breakfast Warhawk Air Museum, 8 AM: Honor veterans and share a hearty breakfast. warhawkairmuseum.org 1 — Paint with Penguins Zoo Boise, 1 PM: A paint-and-sip with penguins adding their artistic touch! zooboise.org 2 — Sweeney Todd The Egyptian Theatre, 2:30 PM: A thrilling Halloween with Sondheim’s dark and...

Shopping

Eagle Holiday Shop Hop: Supporting Local Businesses

DISCOVER 19 UNIQUE SHOPS AND CELEBRATE DOWNTOWN EAGLE'S SPIRIT NOVEMBER 13-15 Article by Staff Writer Each November, the streets of Eagle take on a festive buzz as the Eagle Holiday Shop Hop returns. What began as an idea to encourage neighbors to shop locally has grown into a three-day community event that highlights the city’s independent businesses while drawing residents into the heart of town. This year’s Shop Hop runs November 13–15, with 19 participating businesses opening their doors...

Arts + Culture

Art Thrives in Sun Valley

In Sun Valley, art flourishes through landscape inspiration, community support, and world-class gallery connections Article by Sabina Dana Plasse | Photography by SVGA + Provided Sun Valley’s fine arts scene is rich with longstanding galleries and numerous working artists who call the Wood River Valley their home. The stunning mountain scenery and beauty of Sun Valley inspire many, including not just recreationists and athletes, but also artists and art enthusiasts. Respected and reputable...

Life + Culture

Stronger Together Idaho

Two organizations become one, aligning missions to connect donors, empower nonprofits, and ensure Idaho’s generosity reaches every community Article by Chelsea Chambers | Photography by The Idaho Community Foundation + Idaho Nonprofit Center On a crisp fall morning in the Idaho panhandle, a retired teacher logs onto her computer to donate $25 to her favorite local food pantry. On other side of the Gem State, a family business in Twin Falls County finalizes a six-figure gift to fund...

Food + Beverage

From Architect to Vintner

Celebrating resilience, family heritage, and Idaho’s evolving wine culture Article and Photography by Ashley Loeb When Native Idahoan Greg Koenig became an architect, designing his own wineries and bringing volcanic soil to life through the vine was nowhere in his purview. Fortunately for Idaho wine lovers, his family background in the restaurant/hospitality industry and interest in fermentation science led him down this unexpected path to viticulture when he joined forces with his brother...