Hagerman, ID
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...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...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...Community College Provides Healthcare Education
The community college in Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho is helping to alleviate the shortage of healthcare workers. Area communities will benefit from the training many of these students receive who plan to stay in our communities. It is also a benefit for students who are changing careers, either by choice or because of [...]
Read More...Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind asset to Gooding, Idaho
One of the largest employers in the City of Gooding also provides an excellent education for youth who are deaf or blind. Learn about the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind on their website.
Read More...Learn more about Magic Valley Communities
When considering moving to a community it is helpful to see what is going on in that commmunity at the governing and Chamber of Commerce levels. We are would like to provide links to the Magic Valley community websites and blogs below:
City of Hagerman
Hagerman Chamber
City of Jerome
City of Kimberly
City of Buhl
City of Twin Falls [...]
Taxes in Idaho
Just read an article in the Idaho Business Review about a study that says Idaho’s tax burden is the sixth lowest per capita. It is great to be able to live in Idaho where the quality of life is so positive and our tax burden is lower than so many other states. To read more [...]
Read More...Keep Thousand Springs State Park Open
One of the concerns when the State of Idaho bought several properties along Billingsley Creek was the on going maintenance that would be required to keep the properties from becoming weed patches and thus eyesores. The state combined these properties with other parks in the area to form what became known as Thousand Springs State Park. The park is an asset to the community of Hagerman , providing a venue for Blues in the Park, a weekend Flea Market, Annual 1000 Springs Art Show, fun runs, and chamber events to name a few. If the state closes the many segments of this park it is in jeopardy of becoming the eyesore that was feared and thus a detriment to this delightful community. There are enough challenges to small communities in these times, that we don’t need the state to through another cog in the wheel. It is important to find a way to keep the park system open. A Times News article today says, “everything is on the table as the state of Idaho tries to shrink government services to fit declining tax revenues.
Read More...Try some yummy Tex-Mex at Thunderbird Restaurant in Hagerman!
Thunderbird Restaurant, located at 120 Main Street West in the scenic town of Hagerman, has great Tex-Mex food with a casual, colorful atmosphere. Shaded outdoor dining is available during the summer months. They also have 2 rooms for private parties
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