Community & Lifestyle
Sage Grouse Mating Ritual North of Bliss
View a video I took of Sage Grouse last weekend when I was thrilled to have a chance to see them during their mating ritual at a lek north of Bliss. I’ve heard about this ritual for years, but had no idea that it occurred so close to home. It required rising early so we could be at [...]
Read More...Miracle Hot Springs, A Jewel in Hagerman Valley
One of the jewels of the Hagerman Valley is Miracle Hot Springs. It offers two outdoor pools plus several private soaking pools. I love to relax in this naturally warm geothermal water and let it wash away my stress. There are also several heated domes for overnight guests and campsites. You may also enjoy a [...]
Read More...Spring in Hagerman
This last weekend offered a multitude of spring activities in Hagerman. I helped with planting trees in Billingsley Creek State Park. with a large group of volunteers mostly from outside of the Hagerman area. After finishing it we visited the great flea market that is held every Saturday at Billingsley Creek State Park. They have [...]
Read More...Area Information Provided by Twin Falls TravelCast
The Twin Falls Chamber posted a great video on YouTube about the geology of the Magic Valley area including the Hagerman Valley. This video gives the viewer a good understanding of how the area was formed saying, ”The Twin Falls Area and the surrounding Magic Valley have a violent yet magnificent geological history. Visit the Hagerman [...]
Read More...Fossil Gulch Wind Park Video Tour
Watching windmills being erected on the horizon has been fascinating over the past few years as the number of windmills have slowly increased. Trucks go through Hagerman with the enormous shaft and blade; so large that only one part per trailer is hauled. From a distance I find the appearance of the windmills on the distant horizon [...]
Read More...Agri-Action at College of southern Idaho’s Expo Center
KMVT Video report of Agri-Action:
Read More...North Canyon Medical Center Nearing Completion
North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding is nearing completion with the ribbon cutting and public tours coming up on February 12th. The opening of this new state of the art medical center will benefit not only the community of Gooding, Idaho, but all of the communities in Gooding County and beyond. The communities who will [...]
Read More...Update on Meeting on Nitrate Levels in Cassia County
I just wanted to give an update on the meeting held in Burley today regarding the high nitrate levels in drinking water in parts of Cassia County. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was represented as we as the South Central Public Health District . The discussion also adress concerns about hormones and other chemicals [...]
Read More...Schedule for Twin Falls County Zoning and Code Update Sessions
The Twin Falls County has several open houses scheduled around the county to seek input from citizens. Two are occurring this afternoon and evening and one tomorrow. This is short notice, but if your are want to give your input the schedule is available on the Twin Falls County website.
Read More...Shoshone Provides Opportunity to Meet with State Officials
Shoshone with be the “capital for a day” according to an article in the Idaho Mountain Express. The event will be Wednesday, January 27th. Those who want to know more and have a chance to meet with Governor Otter and members of his cabinet read the details in the Idaho Mountain Express.
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