Idaho’s Ghost Towns: Eerie, Yet Approachable!
Nestled within Idaho’s diverse landscapes—steeped in the whispers of a bygone era—lie hundreds of ghost towns waiting to unveil tales of the past
The Art of Pooping Al Fresco: Unleashing Your Inner Wild Beast!
“Set a good example for our children, and those visiting Idaho from other states. Idaho is only as great as we keep it, and allow others to keep it.” –Randy Thaemert Welcome to the blog post where I delve into the intriguing world of outdoor defecation. Did I really just say “intriguing” in reference to…
Idaho’s Outdoor Gear Giants: From Ski Poles to Sunglasses
Idaho has been a hub of outdoor recreation for decades, and many of the world’s leading outdoor gear companies have their roots in our great state. Let’s take a look at the histories of two of these companies: Scott Optics and Smith Optics. Scott optics Previous image Next image Scott Optics was founded in Sun…
Sun Valley Opens with First Chair Lifts in 1936
Today, two-person, three-person, quads, and even six-pack chair lifts transport hungry skiers and snowboarders up mountains in a matter of minutes. But back in the day, slow-going single-person lifts hauled one skier at a time from top to bottom. And the first of those lifts came to life in Sun Valley, Idaho nearly nine decades…
Steel Beams and Hearts: Don Johnson’s Life Forged in Family, Construction, Idaho’s outdoors
People that touch our hearts often leave our lives too soon. One such person was my father-in-law, born and raised in what feels like the highlands of our state, the nearly mile-high plains of eastern Idaho. Don was the son of two rugged individuals, Bill and Nora Johnson, who had met on his mother’s family’s cattle ranch…
Solo-Mom’ing It Through Hells Canyon
The wilds of Idaho have a lot to teach us. On a recent trip through Hells Canyon, NRS guest contributor, Emily Jackson, put forth some lessons from our iconic Whitewater State. Important parenting-on-the-river tips like, “You can never pack it all. Instead, mentally prepare for the things you’ll physically forget.” So true, especially when you’re bobbing…