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Yaks in Hagerman, Idaho

Hagerman’s Mark and Tina Bolduc have been raising Yaks for meat and fiber for three  years.  Read more about it in this article on the Times News Website.

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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 [...]

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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 tailored for each park. . . . “  This welcome plan should have been addressed years ago before they become a drain on our state’s general fund.  According to the article the plan will go before JFAC on February 1.  I have said in several conversations that if they raised the fees slightly, it would help with the cost.   I’m certainly willing to pay $1 more to camp in a state park.  The article didn’t mention any changes to the cost of the annual state parks pass, but a small increase there certainly shouldn’t affect sales.  Until now, I figured very few would even buy the annual pass, not knowing if there were going to be very many state parks still open.  Cudos to those who have worked hard and provided input to come up with a plan.  As a Hagerman resident I am pleased that we will not be looking at closure of the state parks in our area.  Read the entire Times News article.

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Hagerman Valley Source of Alligator and Trout for Restaurants

Alligator is a unique meat that is just another product of the Hagerman Valley.  The springs and geothermal water in the Hagerman Valley make it ideal for raising a variety of fish also.  I’ve seen trout from Buhl, Idaho on menus  in our nation’s capital and recently in San Diego.  Sometimes we forget about the by-products of this special this valley, that not many areas can boast.

A recent article in the Idaho Statesman about Sweetwater’s Tropic Zone Restaurant talks about their use of  Hagerman alligator:  “The most fun and unique dish is the alligator chili ($12 lunch and dinner), served with thin-sliced fresh jalapenos, a healthy dollop of sour cream and the option of a fried egg on top. The alligator comes from right here in Idaho – thanks to a geothermal hot spring that gives Hagerman its own tropic zone.”  Read more …

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Hagerman area gives whitewater boaters a year-round option

The milder climate in the Hagerman Valley makes it ideal for a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the year, including fishing and whitewater boating.  The Idaho Statesman writes about he whitewater boating opportunities.  “For a weekend outing in the off-season, it is hard to beat the paddling, hot tub soaking and waterfall viewing available in the Hagerman Valley.”  Idaho Statesman