Summer 2016

Sun Valley Magazine, we feature the best of “raw Idaho”—voices from the Nez Perce tribe, the original kayaking pioneers of Idaho, seven natural wonders of the state, and the reconciliation of wolves in the West. You’ll also find our guide to kids summer camps, the best in summer music festivals, natural remedies to try at home, and a guide to the most scenic lakes hikes our area has to offer.

Contributors include by kira tenney, by kelly hennessy, BY Kelly Hennessy, by cheryl haas, by lisa carton, By Adam Tanous, by laurie sammis, by patti murphy, by jon duval, by margot ramsay, by matt furber, by bryant dunn, by karen bossick, by julie bramowitz, by gwen ashley walters, by taylor holden

table of contents

Adventure

‘Take Me to the River’

Seeking Water, Finding Presence on River Day Trips

By by kira tenney

Community

‘Feastival’ in the Mountains

A Celebration of Fall Connects Food, Music and Friends

By by kelly hennessy

Feature

7 Wonders of Idaho

Places Spectacular and Diverse Across the Gem State

By BY Kelly Hennessy

Food & Drink

A Scoop of Summer Heaven

Artisanal Ice Creams that Delight

By by cheryl haas

Community

A Ride in the Sky

Valley Teens Excel in Competitive Horse Jumping

By by lisa carton

Arts

A Fresh Perspective on History

Contemporary Native American Art Delights and Surprises

By by cheryl haas

Feature

The Long Journey Back

Wolves, People and Reconciliation in the West

By By Adam Tanous

Feature

I Am Of This Land

Voices From the Land of the Nez Perce

By by laurie sammis

Feature

River Pioneers

Tall Tales from Those Who Were There First

By by kira tenney

Community

Flying Fur!

How Volunteer Pilots Fly Thousands of Animals Out of Death’s Reach

By by patti murphy

Community

Soldier Story

Former SEAL Team Six Member Continues Serving Brothers-in-Arms

By by jon duval

Community

School Lunches Go Sustainable

Local Food Alliance Partners with Valley Schools

By by margot ramsay

Health

Mountain Might to Infuse the Fight

St. Luke’s Brings Cancer Care Closer to Home

By by matt furber

Community

Changing of the Guard

Lisa Wild Leads Wood River Valley Hospice into the Future

By by bryant dunn

Health

Medicines All Around Us

Natural Remedies in the Native American Tradition

By by cheryl haas

Adventure

Wild and Wonderful

Spectacular Hikes to Alpine Lakes Abound

By by karen bossick

Adventure

Riding High

Trip atop Gentle Giants Offers a New Perspective

By by karen bossick

Community

Hailey’s Quiet Conductors

POWER Engineers at 40

By by matt furber

Community

Ketchum 2.0

Valley Entrepreneurs Pick Up Where Sports Retailing Heavyweights Left Off

By by julie bramowitz

Home & Design

Building Boom

New Construction Brings Vibrancy to the Valley

By by karen bossick

Arts

Capturing the Light

Artist James Cook Brings a Unique Sensibility to Painting the Natural World

By by julie bramowitz

Arts

Outside the Box

Aurobora Gallerist Michael Liener Rethinks the Artist Residency

By by julie bramowitz

Food & Drink

Idaho Wines Shine

The Gem State Is the Latest Upstart in the Wine Industry

By by gwen ashley walters

Weddings

Enchanted Summer Nights

Caitlin and Derek Tie the Knot in Starry Sun Valley

By by taylor holden

Weddings

Idaho Rustic Meets City-Hip

Emily and Ladd Celebrate at Trail Creek Cabin

By by taylor holden

Weddings

Pretty in Pastel

Caitlin and Brian Keep It Classicly Charming

By by taylor holden