Contributed by RL Never has an actual event from history, which happened on 13 August 1896, in Montpelier, Idaho (http://montpelier.id.gov/) been told and retold year after year since it happened. It is the tale of a bank robbery that since it occurred has ranked among one of the largest events in the history of this small Idaho town. (https://visitidaho.org/) The...
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Mountain Man, Adventurer; Peg Leg Smith
Contributed by RL October is a time for tales. And one bigger than life folklore (villain/ hero) of the Bear Lake Valley was the one time resident that operated a trading post along the east bank of the Bear River just west of what is known as Big Hill for a few years starting in 1848. (http://idahoptv.org/outdoors/shows/pathwaysofpioneers/BigHill.cfm) In the... -
Folklore the things of Legends
contributed by RL We have all heard them, the folklore's that inspire us, or scare us, while we sit around the campfire roasting our marshmallows to the warmth of glowing embers as darkness falls upon our campsite. Maybe they have been told to you during a sleep over or while visiting relatives to spur your imagination to help you sleep... -
National Preparedness Month
Contributed by RL Deluxe 2 person 72 hour kit And what a month it has been! Volcanic eruptions, typhoons, hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, flooding and drought all rolled up into our national preparedness month. Do we know when to pick a preparedness month or what! The Carolina's are still trying to clean up from Hurricane Florence and the misery that it... -
Wisp of Memory; Bicycle Race!
Contributed by RL Remember that day you got your first real bicycle? It was new, shiny, and it felt like we floated on air when we road, after we figured out how to stay up on those two wheels. This represented a freedom from our yard and block; in minutes we could explore the vast world beyond! As we... -
Harvest! Rewards of a Summer of Sweet Labor.
Contributed by RL As I went out of the house to run before dawn you could tell it was definitely cooler as I could see my breath in the air, I was glad I grabbed the gloves. I always love running just before dawn because it is so fresh and crisp. Everything is calm, quiet, well if you don't... -
Keep Vitamin Deficiency At Bay With These 6 Vitamin-Rich Foods
Contributed by Josh Wardini Vitamins are regarded as essential nutrients because our body can’t do without them. They perform a range of important functions, such as enhancing immunity, healing wounds, converting food into energy, and repairing cellular damage, among others. Although we need vitamins in very tiny amounts, their deficiency can cause many health concerns. According to Dr. Djordjevic... -
Its Starting; Gridiron Time!
Contributed by RL This week we are seeing the start of the college football season (https://www.ncaa.com/sports/football/fbs) and the boys in the mill are starting to tote each of their teams as the best. What a range of teams they have too, and as you may think most of our favorite teams are here in the west. With BYU leading the... -
Fair Week!
Contributed by RL You can smell the excitement in the air! Oh, that is the smoke from a fire burning not to far away on the east side of Bear Lake. But really there is a feeling of excitement as people awake and begin their week then realize that this is fair week for Bear Lake county. (https://www.facebook.com/Bear-Lake-County-Fair-1641811732750830/) Our... -
Perfect Family Food Prep For Your Self-Catering Cabin Break
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Travelers spent $258 billion on food services during their 2017 vacations, according to the U.S Travel Association. But you needn't spend anywhere near as much on a self-catering cabin holiday. Tucked away in a cozy cabin on a quiet site, there’s nothing better than enjoying time with your family with some good quality food. Even 25...