By WORDS LAURIE SAMMIS / PHOTOS TIM FLOYD
When Les Cameron works, the fingers and eyes and arms of generations of Camerons work alongside him. Many hands guide him, reaching back through the years, as he works punching, spreading, flaring, bending, twisting and molding the pieces of metal that make up his craft. It is something that can be felt, like the warming glow of a forge, within the walls of the 77-year-old workshop on Bellevue’s main street. [...]
A Home that Hugs
By WORDS SARAH LINVILLE / PHOTOS JOSH WELLS
Tucked next to the abrupt southern aspect of Dollar Mountain and in the shade of mature cottonwood trees growing next to Trail Creek sits a modern-contemporary home evoking the enduring imagery of Sun Valley itself. [...]
Mountain rustic meets farmhouse
By WORDS KATE HULL / PHOTOS RAY GADD
Situated on 2.38 acres overlooking a stunning, picturesque lake surrounded by iconic Sun Valley mountain views, the Golden Eagle home combines mountain rustic style with refined, elevated farmhouse interiors to create a space that’s cozy, comfortable, and meant to be enjoyed by all who step inside. [...]
A mindful foundation
By PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON
Flourish means to thrive and prosper. It’s an appropriate name for the Flourish Foundation, whose mission is to support personal [...]
An ode to a local
By JONATHAN MENTZER
If there ever was a truly beloved local who exudes the Sun Valley lifestyle, it’s Nappy Neaman. With his radiant smile, warm personality, cowboy hat and flip-flops, Nappy knows cool. [...]
The mind of a thunder dragon
By Sarah Linville
Gerry, 58, a world-class and celebrated kayaker, expedition guide and filmmaker hailing from Scotland, became enthralled by the intense freedom of whitewater kayaking from age 11. Now, he helps others create healthy relationships with the unknown. [...]
An interview with Scott Glenn
By Victoria Golden
A flashback to the summer of 1982—actor Scott Glenn's exclusive interview with Sun Valley Magazine resurfaces in this republished one-on-one playback. [...]
Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of the Gem State’s Inception to The Union
By PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON
In the early morning of March 4, 1863, Lincoln signed the act creating Idaho Territory to strengthen the Union cause. The new territory had 20,000 people and many valuable resources, especially gold. [...]
The National Native American Hall of Fame honors distinguished Idaho journalist
By PAMELA KLEIBRINK THOMPSON
“I write about complicated subjects, so my goal as a writer is always making it understandable. - Mark Trahant [...]
World Champion natural bodybuilder flexes her muscles
By LORI WILLIAMS
Now 47, not only does she have a six-pack, but 17 bodybuilding competitions behind her, resulting in the bling of numerous awards, the sweetest of which is her 2021 Las Vegas World’s Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) Championship in Open Figure and last year’s Los Angeles WNBF second place in Master’s Figure. [...]