The Small Community of Gannett Boasts a Culinary Gem
By Cristy Sellas
Years ago, if you told an acquaintance that you lived south of town, she might assume you meant Hailey, maybe [...]
A 30-Year Dream Come True
By Mark Dee
Thirty years ago, when the Wood River Land Trust set out to sell its soon-to-be inaugural executive director on the [...]
Mountain Humane’s Hikin’ Buddies Program is on the Right Path
Karen Bossick
Every summer a mother and her two daughters fly to Sun Valley, not to ride Sun Valley’s 400 miles of single track, play golf on its picturesque courses or attend Sun Valley’s Ice Show. They come to walk dogs. [...]
Entertainment Center and Tourist Attraction of the Late 1800s
John M Lundin
The discovery of silver in 1879 brought thousands to the Wood River Valley. The Valley’s Hot Springs Resorts were popular centers for entertainment, recreation and health for locals and tourists, as elsewhere. [...]
Outlaw Pals Leave their Mark
John M. Lundin
Butch Cassidy (Robert Leroy Parker), Sundance Kid (Henry Longabaugh) and their gang (the Hole in the Wall and/or Wild Bunch) were the most prolific, successful and best-known robbers in the American West. [...]
The BLM Smokejumpers of the Great Basin
Jonathan Mentzer
They leap from aircraft thousands of feet above ground, parachuting into some of the country’s most remote, rugged terrain—all in pursuit of flame. [...]
How Chapter One Bookstore Prevailed After 55 Years
Cristy Sellas
Through the years, Ketchum has had its share of jewels contributing to its small mountain town charm. One of those little Ketchum jewels is the undeterred and beloved Chapter One Bookstore at 340 East Second Street in downtown Ketchum. [...]
5850 Fest aims to blend sports, entertainment and culinary experiences during the FIS World Cup at Sun Valley
Jonathan Mentzer
After years of anticipation, the fusion of skiing, entertainment and cuisine is returning to the Bald Mountain slopes and Ketchum streets with the launch of 5850 Fest. This vibrant cultural event, organized by 5B Productions, will coincide with the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals in March 2025. [...]
A Look at Ketchum’s Trio of Historic Brick Buildings
Cristy Sellas
Thankfully, we’ve still got that with some of our favorite old haunts and bars and a triad of genuine historic buildings that aren’t going anywhere any time soon. [...]
Sun Valley Resort Lays Out Phases for a Village Upgrade
words by Jonathan Mentzer
The redevelopment of the parking area also included improvements for public and mass-transit drop-off near the village core. Although the number of parking spaces in the main lot would remain unchanged, the plan highlighted an area in the northeastern corner of the village core for future development and integrated parking. This area, bounded by Moritz Road to the north and east, Old Dollar Road to the south, Sun Valley Inn to the west, and Inn Service Road to the northwest, was earmarked for significant changes. [...]