Entertainment

Living Other People’s Dreams

Inside Emilie Drinkwater’s Life as a Mountain Guide Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Provided by Emilie Drinkwater When Emilie Drinkwater graduated from college in the early 2000s, she didn’t yet know she’d become one of the most accomplished mountain guides in the country. “I just did not know what to do with myself,” she laughs. “I grew up skiing, and in college I learned to rock climb—I got really into it. So I thought, maybe I could become a rock climbing guide.” At the time...

Travel

Coeur d’Alene

A Town That Knows How to Exhale Article by Mckenzie Joyner | Photography by Mckenzie Joyner + Provided There’s a particular moment—just after the last turn off I-90, when the lake first comes into view—when everything starts to slow down. That’s what happened as I arrived in Coeur d’Alene on a crisp September afternoon. The light had softened, the trees were turning gold at the tips, and the air carried that faint scent of pine and woodsmoke that only autumn seems to get right. I didn’t come...

Local Services

Canyon Rim Cares

Where Neighbors Become Allies Article by Nate Gibby | Photography by Provided by Nate Gibby On any given Saturday, throngs of well-intended home improvers flock to hardware stores crusading for the tool or part needed to complete projects back at home. Several years ago, I found myself on such a mission to the irrigation section when a neighbor, expressed an acute frustration over feeling excluded from neighborhood happenings. Unsurprisingly, she moved less than a year later. Some time later...

Entertainment

Music in the Mountains

Utah's July Music Scene Article by Valerie Bianculli There’s something about hearing live music in the mountains—cool air, tall pines, and the kind of acoustics only open skies can provide. Luckily, July in Utah is packed with opportunities to experience it all. Every Monday, locals gather for the Millcreek Music Festival, a relaxed neighborhood series with mountain views and a rotating lineup of local talent. On Sundays, Solitude Mountain Resort and Snowbasin each host their own traditions...

Health + Wellness

Hydrate Right

The Type of Water Matters Article by Valerie Bianculli We often assume all water is created equal—but Water & Wellness challenges that idea with systems that prove otherwise. Based in Utah, the company specializes in custom in-home water systems that go far beyond basic filtration. Their mission? To transform the water you use every day—whether for drinking, cooking, showering, or laundry—into something ultra-pure, balanced, and body-supportive. At the heart of their systems is Type 3...

Food + Beverage

Grab, Go, Sip & Savor

Picnic Pairings for Mountain Adventures Article by Valerie Bianculli This July, we teamed up with Millcreek Mercantile and Jim Santangelo of the Wine Academy of Utah to craft the perfect picnic pairings for your next mountain adventure. Think of it as your grab-and-go guide to local flavor—compact, crave-worthy snacks and sips designed for trailside toasts and alpine lounging. Start with Beehive Cheese’s Apple Walnut Smoked , a smooth Uintah-based cheese kissed with subtle sweetness and a...

Sports + Recreation

Explore Together

The Joy of MADSEN Cycles Article by Lisa Madsen | Photography by Courtesy of Madsen Bikes Meet MADSEN Cycles, a Utah-based, family-owned bicycle manufacturer on a mission to help families make memories and explore the world together. Since 2007, MADSEN Cycles has been designing and assembling its iconic bucket bikes right here in Utah, blending a love of cycling, family, and adventure. Inspired by a trip to the Netherlands, founder Jared Madsen set out to create something original—a cargo...

Education

The Other Side of Rock Bottom

How David Durocher is Changing Lives in Millcreek and Beyond Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Provided By the time David Durocher was 38, he had been to prison four times and was facing a 22-year sentence. His life had followed a path paved with addiction, crime, and despair. But that path took an extraordinary turn—one that now allows him to help others rewrite their own stories at The Other Side Academy , a 2.5 year residential life skills and vocational training program based...

Shopping

bambū werx

The Eco-Friendly Gear Fueling Utah’s Endurance Athletes Article by Larry Upton | Photography by Provided by bambū werx Utah-based bambū werx is redefining performance and sustainability for endurance athletes with its line of eco-friendly apparel. Specializing in bamboo-based socks, hats, headbands, and beanies, the company is committed to both environmental responsibility and high-performance design. Every product is crafted using a proprietary blend of bamboo and recycled nylon, resulting in...

Wellness

The Masculinity Crisis Is Real

So Is the Solution Article by Blake Hunt Last year, I worked at one of the top treatment centers for young men in the country. These guys came from all walks of life—different cities, races, religions, and upbringings. On the surface, they seemed to have it together: athletic, sharp, confident, “masculine.” But behind closed doors, I saw the truth. They were lost. Lonely. Isolated. Terrified of not measuring up. It hit me: we’re in a masculinity crisis—but not in the way most people talk...