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Fly Tying Classes

Fly tying classes are being offered during the month of February by Ron Hicks.  See details at Magic Valley Fly Fishers site.

Fly Fishing Derby Planned

Clear Lake Country Club is planning a Fly Fishing Derby on February13th.  It sounds like a fun event.  Register early as there is a limit to how many can enter.  Read more at Magic Valley Fly Fishers.

Idaho Banks Strength Helps Support the State’s Economy

Robb Hicken wrote in an article in the Idaho Business Review that :Banks in Idaho look bright: Despite challenges, banks move forward”.  He discusses the benefits of having sound Idaho banks to Idaho’s economy and some of the challenges the state faces as the economy recovers.

Good News! Idaho has a Plan to Keep Parks Open

I was glad to read the article  in the Times News written by Ben Botkin that stated  “Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Idaho Parks and Recreation Department Director Nancy Merrill announced on Friday plans aimed at shifting the agency’s dependence away from the state’s general fund and making Idaho’s parks more self-sustaining through business plans [...]

Philosophy, finances behind push to trim Idaho PTV

I’ve been reading about another action that Idaho’s Governor Butch Otter is taking to cut costs.  He is trying to shut down Idaho Public Television.  I think this would be a travesty.  I particularly enjoy watching Outdoor Idaho that is produced by this network and know many others who also watch it ans several of [...]

Bird Viewing in Hagerman Idaho

I am not a very knowledgable birder, but do enjoy spotting and photoing the myriad of birds seen in the Hagerman Valley.  Last Saturday we went for a drive so some of our favorite sites and saw this bird that I thought was and egret.  In pulling out my bird book found that I was [...]

Magic Valley Fly Fishers

I love sharing  my passion  for fly fishing with other enthusiasts of the sport.  The Magic Valley Fly Fishing organization provides me with that opportunity. The goal of the Magic Valley Fly Fishers is to promote, preserve, protect, and enhance fly fisheries and function exclusively for education, charity and betterment of all fishing and conservation [...]

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

Idaho Budget Cutting could negatively affect Recreational Opportunities

I just read about another wonderful state park that is in jeopardy of loosing its funding from the State of Idaho.  That park is Harriman State Park located in Island Park.  It is a wonderful park along the banks of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, home of beautiful, elusive rainbow trout, wildlife, birds, [...]

Winter Sports Opportunities

I want to be sure my readers are aware of one  a great recreation spot in our area.  If you like winter sports Pomerelle Mountain Resort offers great snow and friendly service for the skier and snowboarder alike.  I grew up skiing Pomerelle and have seen many changes and improvements over the years.   It is [...]

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