The Big Wood Backcountry Trails 2008 Fund Raising Brochure has been mailed out and will be arriving in mailboxes up and down the valley. If you don’t receive one, but would like to, please drop me a note at goodtrails@gmail.com, or give me a call at (208) 721-1691.

Big ol’ cuddly Mowgli came to the shelter as a stray. While we don’t know this sweet dog’s story, we are certain he has one. Mowgli arrived with significant healing lacerations on his face, and he was terrified to be put on a leash. We don’t know what happened to Mowgli in his […]

The team at Sturtos Bike Shop is excited to announce that the Rocky Mountain Dirt Series Women’s MTB Cycling Camp will be returning to the Wood River Valley on June 21-22. This summer’s camp will be open to 40 women who are looking to improve their skill and confidence on all types of mountain trails.

This is a fantastic opportunity for women who want to have more fun riding and learn from the best female instructors on the planet.

Mountain Home, ID – Effective Thursday, May 1, the Forest Service will reopen all trails for motorized use in the Danskin Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area located on the Mountain Home Ranger District of the Boise National Forest.

The seasonal trail closure normally ends by mid-April, but with the heavy snows and slow melting, it was extended this year.

If you haven’t made plans for Mother’s Day breakfast yet,  Our Lady of the Snows Catholic church is offering a fabulous breakfast following their 10:30 mass.  It will be served by the teens of the parish along with Chef Felix Gonzales.Â
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Our Lady of the Snows office or […]

ASK HR – Interviewing
Landing the Perfect Job!
Interviewing, occupational, and customer service skills are not something you are born with – they are usually learned by watching others. The interviewing process can be extremely uncomfortable and sometimes even scary to those that are unfamiliar, but here are some great tips in learning how to “land […]

During my recent trip to Amman, Jordan, I had the privilege of being able to meet with children of Iraqi refugees who were attending the Episcopal Diocese of the Middle East Bishop’s School. These children were able to attend this fine school because of scholarship support provided by the diocese and other interested patrons. These […]

Nothing gets my ire up like reading a ridiculous story…unless it’s listening to another blessed American behaving like a victim.
Cedric Benson’s story fulfills both requirements. Maybe, it’s just bad luck.
Cedric Benson is a running back for the Chicago Bears. Last week, he was allegedly piloting a boat in Texas. On that boat were 15 other […]

 
 
SEASONAL TRAIL and ROAD UPDATE – May 2, 2008
 

All TRAILS within the Ketchum Ranger District are closed to all uses due to snow and/or mud.
 

The Castle Rock Fire burn area closure order for trail uses went into effect Thursday, May 1. The fire closure area includes all trails accessed from the following trailheads - Adams […]

Also called a “Tourist Tax”, it is the only tax that a limited # of cities in Idaho are able to utilize. Hailey, Ketchum & Sun Valley all have them. After the recent council meeting in Sun Valley where the Y funding was discussed, I thought it would be helpful to share an excerpt from […]