For thousands of years, human societies have enjoyed time spent in water as a means of relaxation, social interaction, and healing. The name ‘spa’ (from the Latin verb spagere, to pour forth) was first used to identify a mineral hot springs in the year 1326 in the Ardennes range of […]
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When the Smoke Clears by Benjamin Turner
The recent fires that tore through Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino are one of the most devastating tragedies that California has ever faced. Dozens were killed, and thousands were forced from their homes. In Santa Rosa, 3,000 homes were reported destroyed, and over $1.2 billion in damage has been occurred in […]
SVPN — February 2018 Issue
Paradise Sauced by Meg Vorm, Photography by Paulette Phlipot
Ah, winter holidays. Christmas lights, sleigh rides, flasks filled with schnapps. The cold days that warm our hearts. In our fair valley, the holidays last all winter long, steeped in celebration and tradition. Read more here.
The Alchemy of Restoration: Gail Severn Gallery by Courtney Lauck, Photography by Ben Figueiredo
When my editor, our photographer, and I walk into Ketchum’s renowned Gail Severn Gallery, it is Gail Severn herself that shepherds us back beyond the gallery’s cool exterior into a workshop that most people don’t see. It’s a room that, in contrast to the gleaming polished tone of the gallery […]
New Year’s SMART Resolutions by Sarah Seppa and Haley Willison, St. Luke’s Wood River Clinical Nutrition Dieticians
Going from couch potato to marathoner, or any other transition in your health, may seem daunting, but there are strategies one can put in place to make healthier habits a bit easier to master. Making lifestyle changes can be hard, but when we set goals for ourselves, we provide the […]
New Year’s SMART Resolutions by Sarah Seppa and Haley Willison, St. Luke’s Wood River Clinical Nutrition Dieticians
Going from couch potato to marathoner, or any other transition in your health, may seem daunting, but there are strategies one can put in place to make healthier habits a bit easier to master. Making lifestyle changes can be hard, but when we set goals for ourselves, we provide the […]
Ski Like a Boss by Bill Nurge
What’s not to love about winter in Sun Valley? Couple the best snow and world-class grooming with the most idyllic setting on Earth, and you’ve got a recipe for some off-the-charts cold-weather fun! Skiing (alpine and Nordic), snowshoeing, and fat-biking top the list for outdoor recreational activities during the winter months. […]