Life + Culture

Wine. Wildlife. Home.

An Idaho Couple Whose Adventures Always Lead Them Home Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd & Provided We had hoped to meet in South Africa—Sam and Corbin Maxey leading a safari and wine tour, and me visiting family in Cape Town—but our paths never crossed. Instead, we reconnected back in Idaho, carrying with us the warmth and energy of that extraordinary place. As we talked, it became clear that whether they’re exploring South African vineyards or watching elephants on...

Travel

Memories in the Snow

Blue Moon Yurt Winter Weekend in McCall Article and Photography by Ashley Loeb Some trips are more than just a break from routine—they’re a chance to reconnect, laugh, and create lasting memories. Our girls’ weekend in McCall was one of those rare escapes, a pause in the rush of everyday life where friendship took center stage. The drive was filled with anticipation and warmth, even as the landscape grew colder and whiter. We shared jokes, swapped life updates, and arrived to a snowy...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

FEBRUARY 2026 Article and Photography by 1-15  — " Now and Then" at Eagle Theatre Company Eagle Performing Arts Center: Romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make.  eagletc.org 1 — Moulin Rouge! The Musical Morrison Center, 1 PM: A spectacular, high-energy musical experience. boise.broadway.com 6 — The Life of Galileo Morrison Center, 7:30 PM: Exploring courage, truth, and the fight against oppression.  morrisoncenter.com 6-7 — Skijor Boise Ford Idaho Center: Fast...

Travel

Falling in Love With Italy—One Kitchen at a Time

A slower, more meaningful way to experience Italy this spring and summer Article by Greg Gewalt Italy rewards planning. It’s a country where advance reservations make sense—flights locked in early, hotels chosen carefully, museum tickets secured before arrival. But after years of traveling there, I’ve found that the experiences that matter most rarely come from the schedule. They come from how Italy organizes daily life around food—not as an attraction, but as infrastructure. Meals in Italy...