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FEATURED EVENTS PAGES 11-17 #1. Annual Pond Hockey Classic: Puckin’ around #2. Dinners At Galena Lodge: Ski, snowshoe and dine #3. Family Of Woman Film Festival: Women in the spotlight #4. Gallery Walks: Paint the town #5. Galende Quaffing Championships: Bottoms up! #6. Holiday Activities: Cut down your own Christmas tree #7. Ice Hockey: Sun Valley Suns #8. Kindercup: Kids on slopes #9. Paw ‘N’ Pole: Fun with dogs #10. Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel: Curling champions, unite #11. Skijoring: Galloping good time #12. Stanley Winterfest: Fun in the mountains #13. Sun Valley Center For The Arts: Art in action #14. Sun Valley Film Festival: Celebrating the new and indie #15. Sun Valley Nordic Festival: Nordic Town USA #16. Sun Valley Opera: World-class entertainment #17. Sun Valley’s Christmas Eve & Christmas Day: Celebrate in style #18. U.S. Alpine Championships: First-class spectator skiing ALL VALLEY PAGES 18-25 #19. Birding Workshops: Touring for birds #20. Do The 101: Experience winter to the fullest #21. Fireplaces: Hang and get cozy #22. Fishing: Scenic solitude #23. Garden Meditation: Nature nurtures #24. Hot Springs: Soak in Frenchman’s Bend #25. Howl At The Moon: Full moon magic #26. Listen To Local Radio: Keep it local with music, Valley-based information #27. Nordic Skiing: Scenic winter wonderlands #28. Snowmobiling: Rev your engines #29. Snowshoeing: Be one with nature on foot #30. Spiritual Sanctuary: Mid-valley gathering place #31. Stargazing: Just look up! #32. Sun Valley Trekking: Head to a yurt #33. UFO Hunting: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an alien! #34. Wildlife Watching: Look up, down and around #35. Wood River Trails: Sliding in style BELLEVUE PAGES 26-28 #36. Bellevue Historical Museum: Experience history #37. Live Music: Dance fool! #38. Parks: Play, scamper, throw, rest #39. Scenic Stroll: Howard Preserve #40. Studio 213: Create art CAREY PAGES 28-29 #41. Biking: History from the handlebars #42. Hot Springs: Soak away stress #43. Little Wood River Library: Read for your brain’s health #44. Little Wood Reservoir Ice Fishing: Winter angling WINTER CHECKLIST PAGES 30-34 #45. Build A Snowman: Chilly pals #46. Build A Snow Fort: Hideout in style #47. Bundle, Huddle And Cuddle: Ways to keep warm #48. Host A Snowball Fight: Fists of fury #49. Make Hot Chocolate: Cocoa loco #50. Make A Snow Angel: Leave an angelic mark #51. Make Someone’s Day: Spread good karma #52. Rent A Movie: Snowy day getaway 101 Things To Do | Winter + Spring 2018

#53. Snowkiting: Wind power #54. Start A Book Club: Get lit HAILEY PAGES 35-39 #55. Animal Shelter: A furry friendship #56. Big Wood 4 Cinemas: Silver screen show time #57. Blaine County Historical Museum: Peek at the past #58. The Chamber Visitor Center: Hailey’s history #59. Classic Cars At Sun Valley Auto Club: Vroom vroom! #60. Company Of Fools: Theatre in the Northern Rockies #61. Hailey Library: Read and learn #62. Parks: Puppies and playtime #63. Photo Op: Bow Bridge beauty #64. Scenic Stroll: Toe of the Hill #65. Rotarun Ski Area: Schussing in Hailey #66. Skating: Tear up the ice #67. Spiritual Sanctuaries: Churches and gathering places #68. Sledding: Soaring down the slopes KETCHUM PAGES 40-48 #69. Après Ski: Halfway and you’re here #70. The Community Library: Literary treasure trove #71. Dog Park: K-9 paradise #72. Health Lectures At St. Luke’s: Learn from the experts #73. Hemingway Haunts: Christiania, Pioneer, gravesit, house, museum #74. Ketchum Innovation Center: Entrepreneurs, unite #75. Magic Lantern Cinemas: Catch a flick #76. Meditation: Soothing silence #77. New Moms Group: Support group #78. Ore Wagon Museum: See ‘The Big Hitch’ #79. Parks: Open play space #80. Photo Op: Oversized Western chair #81. Skating: Glide through winter #82. Spiritual Sanctuaries: Churches and gathering places #83. The Spot: Shine in the spotlight #84. Sun Valley Museum Of History: Learn local history #85. Visitor Center: The information hub #86. Winter Tracking: Snowshoe adventure #87. Youth Nordic Skiing: Kids on trails SUN VALLEY PAGES 49-52 #88. Après Ski: Resort style #89. Feed The Horses: Horseplay #90. Hemingway Haunts: Memorial, hotel room, Trail Creek Cabin #91. Ice Sculptures: Frosty holiday tradition #92. Skating: Pirouette with world-class views #93. Sledding: One wild ride #94. Sun Valley Lodge Rogues’ Gallery: Take a gander #95. Sun Valley Serenade: Enjoy a classic DAY TRIPS PAGES 53-54 #96. Craters of the Moon: Volcanic history #97. Galena Lodge: Winter wilderness adventures #98. Ghost Towns: Deserted mining areas #99. Hemingway Haunt: Silver Creek Preserve #100. SNRA Visitor Center: Natural history #101. Snowshoe Tours: Hire a guide ADVERTISER INDEX

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Welcome to 101 Things To Do, Winter + Spring 2018

DESIGN & PRODUCTION Mandi Iverson Chris Seldon production@theweeklysun.com ACCOUNTING Shirley Spinelli • 208-928-7186 accounting@theweeklysun.com PUBLISHER Brennan Rego publisher@theweeklysun.com CONTACT US 13 W. Carbonate St. • P.O. Box 2711 Hailey, Idaho 83333 208-928-7186 101@theweeklysun.com COVER PHOTOS Michael Edminster, “Sun Valley Sleigh” (Michael Edminster Photography) Dev Khalsa, “Saucer Smiles” (Dev Khalsa Photography) Dev Khalsa, “Ski Trail & Dog Tail” (Dev Khalsa Photography)

We want this winter and spring season to be unforgettably fun for you! Luckily, you’re already at least two steps ahead of the curve toward making that happen; you’re in the right place – Blaine County, Idaho (aka “5B”) – and you have the right tool in your hands – 101 Things To Do

by The Weekly Sun. So, welcome to our Winter + Spring 2018 issue of THE Insider’s Guide To The Best Kept Secrets Of The Wood River Valley & Beyond. Within these pages you’ll find all the local knowledge you need to maximize your time in the area, whether you’re here for a day, a week, a month or the whole season.

For this guide, we focus on activities that are doable on any budget. Most of the things to do in this guide are free. Those that aren’t can be enjoyed for a minimal fee that we felt would not be a significant barrier to entry.

We’ve categorized the entries by location to make it easy for you to navigate. If you’re in a certain part of 5B and are looking for something to do, all you need to do is flip to that section in the guide and see what catches your eye! Also, if you’re in the mood for a day trip or to explore a place that’s a bit off the beaten path, check out the “Day Trips” section. Lastly, the “All Valley” category includes activities that are located outside the city limits of any of the five cities in Blaine County or that can be enjoyed throughout the entire Wood River Valley area.

We’ve also included some activities in Stanley. There’s so much fun to be had in the Stanley area, and it’s so close to Blaine County, we thought it would be great to give our readers a few ideas of things to do there.

Lastly, if you’re looking for more local news and event info, pick up a copy of The Weekly Sun newspaper, on stands in Bellevue, Carey, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. It’ll keep you in the loop on what to know and where to be.

Keep in mind this magazine is not a comprehensive list of things to do around here. There’s no end to the ways in which you can fill your time in these parts. (Have an idea for our next issue? Drop us a line and let us know!

101@theweeklysun.com). This is simply a point of departure. So what are you waiting for? Explore…

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ANNUAL POND HOCKEY CLASSIC

Puckin’ around

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DINNERS AT GALENA LODGE

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Join the community for a traditional outdoor pond hockey tournament held at Christina Potters Ice Rink at Atkinson Park in Ketchum, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14. The 10th Annual Pond Hockey Classic will be a double-elimination, four-on-four, no-goalies weekend of old-fashioned pond hockey. Teams can have a maximum of six players, with four on the ice at a time.

Register by Jan. 10. Cost is $50 per team, but it’s free to attend.

For more information, visit ketchumidaho.org/registration.

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Ski, snowshoe and dine

Spend some time on the lovely trails at Galena under the full moon before coming inside for a rustic, fun, family-style dinner, one seating at 6:30 p.m. Full moon dinners are Dec. 2 & 3, Jan. 1, Jan. 29, 30 & 31, March 1, 2 & 3, and March 30 & 31.

Twilight Ski and Dinner are Jan. 19 & 20, Feb. 9 & 10 and March 9 & 10. For reservations and information, call (208) 7254010, or galenalodge.com.

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Community News Holiday Baskets Program Preps For Its Busy Season

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Environment News Hailey Nonprofit Joins National Lawsuit Over Bears Ears

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FAMILY OF WOMAN FILM FESTIVAL

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The 11th annual Family of Woman Film Festival, set for Monday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 4, will present five feature documentaries and dramatic films from around the world that will highlight the status of women in different societies. The festival supports the UN Population Fund, which works to support reproductive health, family planning and women around the globe. For film information and schedule, visit familyofwomanfilmfestival.org.

GALLERY WALKS

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The Wood River Valley is known for its sophisticated art scene.

Gallery Walks provide a great way to view t h o u g h t- p r o voking art, tour the galleries of Ketchum while meeting local and visiting artists. Members of the Sun Valley Gallery Association host several Gallery Walks throughout the year, enticing thousands of visitors and locals with a variety of intriguing artwork. Galleries represent artists with a wide range of mediums, including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and glasswork.

This season, Gallery Walks will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, Friday, Feb. 16, and Friday, March 9.

Prearranged private gallery tours are available to interested groups. For more information and to see a map of the participating galleries, visit svgalleries.org. Additionally, several local galleries not involved in the association are open during Gallery Walks. Keep your eyes peeled for artwork and open doors.

GALENDE QAUFFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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One of the more uproarious events held at the base of Warm Springs is the Galende Quaffing Championships on Saturday, April 7. Teams of four rotate around a long table; one end of the table is for sliding beers, one end is for catching beers. Participants can only catch the sliding beer mug after it slides off the table, then they drink it (duh).

The annual event celebrates a freewheeling attitude towards the mountain lifestyle while throwing a few beers down a table while raising money.

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

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Get your permits and maps at: • Ketchum Ranger District, 206 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum (208) 622-5371 L.L. Green’s Hard• ware, 101 N. Main St. , Hailey (208) 788-9359 • Jerry’s Country Store, 55 Lower Stanley, Stanley (208) 774-3566 • Fairfield Ranger District, 102 1st St. E., Fairfield (208) 764-3202 • Camas Creek Country Store, 113 US-20, Fairfield (208) 764-2211

ICE HOCKEY

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The Sun Valley Suns home games begin at 7 p.m. at the Campion Ice House.

There are three 20-minute periods. Games last two-and-a-half hours. Ticket prices are $10 adults, $5 for children, or free for kids 10 and under accompanied by a paying adult. Only cash or checks are accepted, no credit cards. Home games will be played Dec. 23, Dec. 29-30, Jan. 19-20, Jan. 26-27, Feb. 9-10, Feb. 16-17, Feb. 23-24, March 2-3 and March 9-10.

KINDERCUP

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Started by the Papoose Club in 1957, this fun ski and snowboard event is for non-sanctioned racers ages 3 to 12. Held at Sun Valley’s Dollar Mountain, the event attracts as many as 250 skiers who all earn commemorative pins. Proof that it stirs up kids’ yen for racing, past Kindercup champions include such well known Sun Valley area skiers as Olympians Picabo Street and Graham Watanabe, along with Langely McNeal and Wyatt Caldwell. It helps to pre-register.

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PAW ‘N POLE February 25th | 11am - 2pm Sun Valley Gun Club Join the Animal Shelter for this family friendly event!

Costumes are encouraged to celebrate “Disco Fever”, our 2018 theme. Your registration includes lunch, beverages, and entitles you and your dog to participate in any or all activities including xc ski races, snow shoe strolls, 3k canine skijor, silly pet trick contest, costume contest, and agility course! Awards given in all categories. Please make advance reservations to race with a shelter dog.

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PAW ’N’ POLE

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The 32nd Annual Paw ‘n’ Pole will be held at the Sun Valley Gun Club on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. It’s a riot to join and to watch. Costumes are encouraged to go with the yearly theme, which this year is “Disco.” Registration includes lunch and beverages, and entitles you and your dog to participate in any or all activities including cross-country ski races, snowshoe strolls, a 3k canine skijor, silly-pet-trick contest, costume contest, and agility course. Awards are given in all categories. Make advance reservations to race with a shelter dog with the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley, (208) 788-4351. All ages and all fitness levels are encouraged to join the fun.

SAWTOOTH OUTDOOR BONSPIEL

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Curling has established a niche in the heart of the Sawtooth M o u n ta i n s .

Join the Boise Curling Club for the fifth annual Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel in Stanley, Friday and Sunday, Jan. 26-28.

The 2018 S.O.B. will have a 16-team, three-day event boasting spectacular views, a banquet, a rink-side heated tent and fire barrels to keep curlers warm. Spectators are welcome to come and watch the bonspiel for free and to attend a free “Learn to Curl” class on Saturday. To learn more, check out sobidaho. com.

SKIJORING

Galloping good time

The ninth annual Winterfest will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 9-11. Events include a Glow in the Dark Pub Crawl/ Walking Parade, Beach Party, live music Fat Bike Fondo, Howlin’ Wolf raft ride, Wild n’ Wooley Drag Race, Kids’ Concert with Boise School of Rock, Ski Plane Fly-In plus various races of all kinds. Sawtooth Traxx will give rides to local events for free.

For more information, visit stanleycc.org/event/winterfest or call (208) 774-2265.

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E q u i n e skijoring, a winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse, derived from the Norwegian word skikjoring meaning ski driving. Wood River Extreme Skijoring takes place Friday through Sunday, Feb. 16-18 in Muldoon Canyon, in Bellevue. Ride, ski or spectate. Register by Friday night.

Please don’t bring your dogs to the event. For more information, visit woodriversja.com.

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Fun in the mountains

Art in action

The Sun Valley Center’s many offerings include a museum space on Washington Avenue in Ketchum. Wander through the fascinating exhibits on your own, or on a guided tour. There is no entry fee. “This Land is Whose Land?” will run Jan.26 – March 31. The Center also presents a Lecture and Music series through the winter. For more information and tickets to these series, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

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SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

Celebrating the new and indie

The annual film festival will be held March 14-18 in Sun Valley and Ketchum.

Gwyneth Paltrow will attend the 2018 festival as the recipient of the SVFF’S annual Vision Award.

The actress will also be part of the Coffee Talks series presented by Zions Bank. Pass options for 2018 offer something for everyone.

New this year is the SVFF Insiders Pass. Other pass options include the Festival, Party and Film passes. For more information and tickets, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

SUN VALLEY NORDIC FESTIVAL

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Sun Valley has a well-deserved reputation for world-class alpine skiing, but is also known as Nordic Town USA for having some of the best Nordic skiing in the U.S. There are more than 200 kilometers of superbly groomed trails, and it’s home to one of the country’s premier Nordic races.

The 2017 Sun Valley Nordic Festival is put on by a wide variety of groups, individuals and businesses. The Nordic Festival will kick off with the Town Sprints on Thursday, Feb. 1, with Boulder Mountain Tour Expo and race packet pick-up on Friday, Feb. 2. The 42nd Boulder Mountain Tour will be held Saturday, Feb. 3. Wind down on Sunday with Demo Day at the Sun Valley Nordic Center.

For more information, visit nordictownusa.com/sun-valley-nordic-festival, and bouldermountaintour.com.

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SUN VALLEY OPERA

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The fifth annual Sun Valley Opera Winterfestival will feature performances by Matthew Kacergis, Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Community School Theatre; Costa Sisters, Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the Community School Theatre; “Madama Butterfly” (with Opera Idaho) Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Church of the Big Wood; Hadleigh Adams, Thursday, March 1 & 2 at the Limelight Hotel.

For tickets and information, call (208) 726-0991 or visit sunvalleyopera.com.

SUN VALLEY’S CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

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The gates open on Sunday, Dec. 24, at the Sun Valley Ice Rink, for a free Ice Show at 3 p.m. (for a 5:30 p.m. show) and yes, that’s close to when you’ll want to go. The Ice Show will highlight modern renditions of classic holiday music. “Skating in a Winter Wonderland” will feature solo performances by Erin Reed and other professional skaters as well as group numbers by the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club and visiting holiday guests. The traditional appearances by the Sun Valley Carolers and Santa Claus are on the schedule, followed by the Dollar Mountain torchlight parade and fireworks.

Ice Show seating available in the bleachers (some will be reserved for hotel guests and visitors who are less mobile) and on the Lodge Terrace. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be served.

Stick around for the Dollar Torchlight Parade that will immediately follow the Ice Show.

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U.S. ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Between March 1926 join a celebration of mountain culture with ski races, après parties, and concerts at America’s first ski resort. Ski down or hike up to spots along the courses and cheer on the nation’s best skiers during the 2018 Toyota U.S. Alpine Championships at Sun Valley on Bald Mountain. Dance to the music of nationally-renowned bands, and experience the bliss of life at elevation.

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Experience winter to the fullest

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Got what it takes to complete all 101 things to do in this guide? The 101 staff challenges you to check off the whole list.

We’ll even give you a special mention in The Weekly Sun newspaper and a free “I’ve Done The 101” T-shirt. Simply send in photos of yourself or your crew (teams must include the same team members in every photo) doing each activity in this magazine. Send photos to 101@theweeklysun.com with the subject “I’ve Done The 101.” Have fun, and don’t forget to say “101 winter fun!” each time you pose for the camera.

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Touring for birds

Join Idaho birder Poo Wright-Pulliam from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 28, at The Community Library in Ketchum for an introduction followed by a walking tour around Ketchum; from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Silver Creek; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at Lions Park/Draper Preserve in Hailey. For more information, visit ercsv.org or call (208) 726-4333.

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FIREPLACES

Hang and get cozy

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BREAKFAST

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One of the most beloved of activities in the winter is just cozying up by a fireplace. Public fireplaces where anyone is welcome to warm their hands, noses and toes include all the ski lodges, The Community Library in Ketchum and many restaurants and hotel lobbies, such as the inviting one at the Sun Valley Lodge.

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Scenic solitude

A winter backdrop provides a truly unique fishing experience; many local fishermen consider the winter months to be the absolute best time to fish in the Valley. With not much food available, trout are eager to bite your fly. Not all the local waters remain open to catch-and-release fishing so make sure to check regulations, or with your favorite fly shop. With few anglers out and about, it’s easy to find solitude.

The Big Wood River is renowned for the remarkable dry-fly opportunities present all winter, and fishing stays open through March. Silver Creek Preserve is open through February in certain sections. The Big Lost River is open year-round, and the South Fork of the Boise River is also a great venue for winter fishing through March.

Ice fishing is another popular activity on Magic Reservoir, 45 minutes south of Sun Valley, but be sure to check the ice conditions before you head out.

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GARDEN MEDITATION

Nature nurtures

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a homegrown natural resource for native flora and fauna. The garden serves to link visitors to the unique species of plant life thriving at high altitudes and hopes to also inspire its visitors on the topics of environmental stewardship and sustainable care for our ecosystems.

SBG features several distinct garden zones, plus a garden center and greenhouse. Truly stunning and unique is the garden’s prayer wheel, which contains one million hand-painted prayers on individual pieces of paper. The prayer wheel weighs 400 pounds and was handmade by goldsmiths and painters in Dharamshala, India. His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessed the wheel in person during a visit to the Valley in 2005. Enjoy a peaceful meditation at the base of the prayer wheel and breathe in the scents of winter. The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is located at 11 Gimlet Rd., south of Ketchum. For more information, visit sbgarden.org or call (208) 726-9358.

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Soak in Frenchman’s Bend

A favorite natural hot springs is Frenchman’s Bend, open daily from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thermally heated to a piping 110 degrees, this natural spring is better than any resort hot tub.

The hot spring is wide and shallow, rock-walled with gravel and sand bottoms, and sees a steady flow of visitors almost every night. The scenery is spectacular and the people are generally very nice. This is family friendly and not a place for nude bathing!

Follow Warm Springs Road past Bald Mountain. Once the pavement turns into a dirt road, continue for 7 miles, park on the side of the road.

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Full moon magic

Central Idaho is now an official Dark Sky Reserve, designated to acknowledge exceptional night sky brilliance. Low light pollution has enhanced the pristine view of the stars and moon.

Watch the full moon rise over the mountains and howl at its celestial beauty. Full-moon dates for the first half of 2018 are Jan. 1, Jan. 31, March 1, March 31, and April 29.

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Keep it local with music, Valley-based information

• KDPI 88.5 FM is a locally-owned, programmed and staffed nonprofit community radio station in the Valley. All the DJs are volunteers.

• KSKI 94.5 FM, KECH 95.3 FM and KYZK aka STAR 107.5 FM broadcast from Hailey.

• KIKX 104.7 is the home of Bob FM broadcasts and is a member of the Locally Owned Radio, LLC. KRUK 106.7 “a Better Mix of Music” • KBSX News 91.5 FM (NPR) and KBSU Classical 90.3 FM

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NORDIC SKIING

Scenic winter wonderlands

SNOWMOBILING

Blaine County Recreation District manages, maintains and grooms over 160 kilometers of terrain, including over 50 kilometers of trails around Galena Lodge located in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Bring your furry friend along for the ride by purchasing a Dog Pass, good for all designated BCRD Nordic “dog trails.” For more information on trail options, a map and passes, visit bcrd.org/skiing-snowshoeing. php.

Nordic skiing is also welcome on the Wood River Trail. Imagined by a group of visionary citizens and realized by the Blaine County Recreation Disrict with the support of the community, the main artery of the year-round Wood River Trail is more than 20 miles long, connecting Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. Completely resurfaced and renewed, the trail system has peerless views of local scenery and nature.

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Rev your engines

For those who like to hit the throttle, the Wood River Valley offers more than 500 miles of snowmobiling trails. Some of the locals’ favorite spots to ride include the Baker Creek area, 10 miles north of Ketchum, and the rolling terrain near Rotarun Ski Area, about three miles west of Hailey in Croy Canyon.

Traverse some 170 miles in the Sawtooth Valley via snowmobile rental with the help of Smiley Creek Lodge. The Lodge, located 37 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75, offers guided and self-guided trail rides. For more information, visit smileycreeklodge.com or call (208) 774-3547.

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SNOWSHOEING

Be one with nature by foot

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Like Nordic skiing, snowshoeing is one of the most enjoyable ways to get out into the wilderness, even if it’s just on trails near town. Snowshoeing in the wilderness is free and available to all; you don’t even need a track. At the Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center you can find all you need in the way of rentals and official trails, as well as through the Blaine County Recreation District and various sports shops. Check the Sawtooth National Recreation Area where snowshoe trails can be found along the Harriman at North Fork Loop, Billy’s Bridge and at Galena Lodge.

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Mid-valley gathering place

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Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center is a Science of Mind fellowship, located at 12446 Hwy. 75, at Gimlet View, south of Ketchum. Sunday service is held at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact lightonthemountains.org, or call (208) 727-1631.

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STARGAZING

Just look up!

The Wood River Valley’s winter display of alpine sunrises and sunsets is nothing short of spectacular. Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve encompasses portions of Blaine and Custer counties including Ketchum, Smiley Creek, Stanley, Sun Valley and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Also, the elevation is a huge factor, along with the longstanding “Dark Sky” ordinances that limit light pollution at night, resulting in striking star shows nearly every evening throughout the winter.

When in Hailey, to savor the views of both the skies and the town below, take a hike up Carbonate Mountain. Drive west on Bullion Street, cross the Big Wood River, park on the right, go through the wooden fence and follow the well-marked trail.

When in Ketchum, for the same effect, take an easy walk up Knob Hill. Drive north, uphill, on East Avenue for a few blocks till you reach an obvious parking lot at the end of the road. Hop out and follow the path to the top.

Stargazing at Craters of the Moon is another great idea. (See Day Trips for more information on Craters).

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SUN VALLEY TREKKING

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Head to a yurt

The adventurous can rent six different backcountry huts from Sun Valley Trekking, which require varying levels of physical effort to reach. Rated one of the top hut-to-hut ski operations in North America, these huts and yurts are ideally located in stunning mountain locations and outfitted with woodstoves for heat (including plentiful cut firewood), propane stoves for cooking, fully outfitted kitchens, bunks with comfortable mattresses and more. Pack food and sleeping bags; everything else is provided at the hut.

For more information, visit svtrek.com/hut-rentals.html or call (208) 788-1966.

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UFO HUNTING

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an alien!

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Located on the East Fork of the Big Wood River, Triumph is an old mining town gone bust. Urban legend has it that the area is a hotspot for extraterrestrial activity. Numerous “sightings” have been documented over the decades, and now it’s your turn. Grab a pair of binoculars, a blanket and some snacks for an old-fashioned stakeout. Head out to Triumph around dusk and turn your head toward the sky. Look for anything out of the ordinary or strange light patterns in the atmosphere. Who knows? You might just glimpse something out of this world.

To get here from downtown Ketchum, head south on Highway 75 for 5.8 miles and turn left onto East Fork Road. Follow the road for another 5.8 miles to your destination.

WILDLIFE WATCHING

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Inspiring scenery and wildlife are abundant in and around the Wood River Valley. Phantom Hill is just north of the Sawtooth National Recreational Area visitor’s headquarters, approximately 8 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75. You may see moose, deer, elk, wolves and pronghorn in this area. For best wildlife viewing, plan to go out early morning or late evening. If driving after dark, drive under the recommended speed limit as wildlife may be on the road.

Be sure to check with Idaho Fish and Game for any further wildlife questions or regulations, at idfg.idaho.gov.

WOOD RIVER TRAILS

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Known to locals simply as the bike path, the Wood River Trail is a 20-mile system of paved multi-use trails connecting the communities of the Valley. In the winter, it’s full of Nordic skiers, walkers and dogs out for a lark. On Saturday, Feb. 10, join Ski the Rails, a free cross-country ski tour along the Wood River Trail. Check bcrd.org for more information.

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TOP TEN THINGS TO DO WITH DOGS IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY 1. Hike a trail.

2. Bike a (short) trail while it’s still cool out.

3. Go for a swim, Hulen Meadow’s Pond is a great place to throw sticks & splash around.

4. Socialize with the local dogs at Warm Springs Ranch.

5. Be considerate of others and clean up after Fido - dog bags are compliments of the City of Ketchum & the ERC. 6. Join the Wood River Animal Shelter for their weekly dog walks and help a homeless pooch have some fun.

7. Be dog safe near the rivers, don’t take chances.

8. Donate gently used toys, blankets, towels, beds to the Wood River Animal Shelter.

9. Buy your pet a luxurious bed at Allhailthedog.com 10. Get into the swing of summer in Dogtown with Ice Cream from Leroy’s in Town Square Park.

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BELLEVUE

BELLEVUE HISTORICAL MUSEUM, OLD TOWN HALL AND JAIL

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Experience history

Bellevue’s historic Old Town Hall and Jail is located on Hwy. 75 at 226 N. Main St. The fire hall in the front and larger portion of the building was erected in 1890 and housed Bellevue’s original fire equipment.

The bell on the tower rang to announce a fire, a common occurrence in an era of candles, woodburning stoves, tired miners and saloon brawlers. The smaller back portion of the building was added as a city hall. The original jail was built in 1881 of heavy squared timbers and still stands on the same lot.

Inside the museum there are vintage clothing displays, family photos and other memorabilia from founding families.

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LIVE MUSIC

Dance fool!

There is free live music at the Silver Dollar Saloon on Friday nights for those 21 and older. Wear your dancing shoes and have an authentic Idaho saloon experience. Silver Dollar is located at 101 S. Main St. For information, call (208) 788-2900.

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PARKS

Play, scamper, throw, rest

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Bellevue Memorial Park is located on 3rd Street, between Cedar and Elm St. The park features a basketball and tennis court along with great jungle gym toys for children.

O’Donnell Park is located at Elm Street and Slaughterhouse Canyon Rd. and has well-developed baseball and soccer fields, as well as a new jungle gym for children.

SCENIC STROLL

Howard Preserve

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Walk the trail along the Howard Preserve, a 12.5-acre sanctuary protected by the Wood River Land Trust in 2012, on the Big Wood River in Bellevue. Well-shaded with mature cottonwood trees, the area features a walking path along the river, fishing access, benches and picnic areas.

Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife. Dogs are welcome at the Howard Preserve, just be sure to bring your doggie pickup bags with you. The Howard Preserve is located along Martin Lane, off of Broadford Road.

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BIKING

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Riders can also enjoy a trail along Goodale’s Cutoff, a spur of the Oregon Trail, where the Pioneer Mountains meet the lava at Craters of the Moon. This 16-mile ride covers relatively flat terrain along the old pioneer trail with part of the loop circling back on the highway.

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213 is a homey studio in an old Main Street building that brings together beading, ceramics, claywork and painting.

There are two pottery wheels, and a Kids Clay class held every Friday from 3-5 p.m. All activities are free to participate; the only charges are for supplies. Located at 213 N. Main St. For information, call (208) 788-6770.

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HOT SPRINGS

Soak away stress

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A trip to one of Idaho’s natural hot springs is a must for locals and visitors alike. Soak and revitalize amidst nature’s glory at the Carey Hot Springs, a black lava-rock pool with a gravel bottom approximately 12 feet across and roughly 4 feet deep.

Although the springs are on public land, the pool itself is on a parcel owned by the Milford Sweat family. The owners don’t mind people using the pool as long as they don’t abuse the privilege. Please don’t bring soap, shampoo or glass containers to this site and be sure to pack out what you pack in. Bring towels, water and floaties, if you’re so inclined.

The Carey Hot Springs is located off U.S. 26/93/20 about 9 miles north of the Carey Airport. Look for the rising steam.

LITTLE WOOD RIVER LIBRARY

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Open every day but Monday and Saturday, Carey’s library can be found at 16 Panther Lane. For more information, call (208) 823-4510.

LITTLE WOOD RESERVOIR ICE FISHING

Winter angling

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Formed by the Little Wood River Dam and managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 600-acre impoundment offers a 360-acre reservoir with 9 miles of shoreline. Idaho Department of Fish and Game lends out augers and other equipment for ice fishing-rod holders, ice skimmers and some tackle.

Anyone can borrow these items, and there’s no fee. Located about 10 miles north of Carey off U.S. 26/93/20.

For information, call (208) 324-4359.

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WINTER CHECKLIST BUILD A SNOWMAN

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Find a flat location for your snowman and gather surrounding snow, shaping it into a large, dense ball. Roll the ball in the snow and it will grow larger. Make two more balls, each a little smaller than the previous, and stack them largest to smallest from the ground up. Use carrots, coal, sticks and other accessories to decorate.

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Building a snow fort is a fun pastime of winter. First, use packed snow to form walls. If you use bricks made of snow, work like a bricklayer; if you’re digging a fort into a snowdrift, use a shovel or your hands and burrow your way into the pile.

Once you make an entrance, clear out a room from the inside with your hands or a small shovel. Be sure to pack the outside of your walls with a shovel. Finally, pour water over the fort for a protective layer of ice.

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Ways to keep warm

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Bundling was a way to keep warm and get to know one another for betrothed couples in colonial America. The prospective bride’s parents were usually in the same room with them, and (though some cheated) there wasn’t supposed to be any contact of a sexual nature. Huddling, a scientific behavior for survival, is defined as crowding together or nestling closely, somewhat like penguins do. Cuddling, whether with a romantic partner, a friend or family, not only transfers warmth, but the act releases oxytocin, the feel-good hormone. Let’s get cozy and keep someone warm.

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HOST A SNOWBALL FIGHT

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Invite some friends over and host a snowball showdown.

Grab some snow; soft, wet snow makes for the best projectiles.

Pack the snow densely until it is roughly the size of a tennis ball and launch it at your opponent. Repeat until a winner emerges.

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Ingredients ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder • • ½ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup hot water • • ⅛ tsp. salt • 4 cups milk (whole tastes best) • 1 tsp. vanilla extract Instructions • Combine the cocoa, sugar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.

• Over medium heat, stir constantly until the mixture boils. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

• Stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil.

• Remove from heat and add vanilla; stir well. Serve immediately.

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MAKE A SNOW ANGEL

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Slowly lie down, butt first, in a pile of snow. Lie flat on your back and spread your arms straight out, then keep your arms straight and swing them almost to the top of your head and then almost straight at your sides. Carefully stand up, without disturbing the snow, then enjoy the perfect snow angel you’ve created.

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MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY

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Spread good karma

Choose kindness by shoveling a neighbor’s pathway or plow a driveway; leave a special note for a stranger in a public place.

Create your letter however you see fit, but make sure to include a positive message and the date. You don’t need to include your name; the good karma will find its way back to you.

Put your letter in an envelope and write “Just For You” on the front. Place the envelope in a place with a lot of foot traffic, such as a store (if the owners agree to it) or on a playground.

You may never know who might pick up your note, but you just might make their day.

RENT A MOVIE

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Check out a movie for free from any of the Valley’s libraries. There are a variety of genres to choose from as well as series and feature films from the Family of Woman Film Festival at The Community Library in Ketchum.

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SNOWKITING

Wind power

Save money on a lift pass and go snowkiting instead, using skis or a snowboard. Any wide-open area on a windy day will do. Most locals will go north on Highway 75 to Phantom Hill, or south to the Camas Prairie, depending on where the wind is blowing best.

Both inflatable kites and foils will work, though snowkiting enthusiasts generally prefer foils because it’s easier and quicker to transport and set up, especially when it’s cold and windy.

For more information on foils to use, see Ozone (flyozone. com), HQ (hq-kites-usa.com) and Prism (prismkites.com).

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START A BOOK CLUB

Get lit

1. Decide on the tone and theme of the club. Are you a social book club, or a by-the- book book club? Make sure you’re all somewhat on the same page.

2. Agreen on time and places to meet.

3. Finalize how books and moderators will be chosen.

There are plenty of existing book clubs including one at the Environmental Resource Center. Call for information, (208) Wood 726-4333.

You can also ask at the bookstores (Iconoclast and Chapter One) and libraries for more information.

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ANIMAL SHELTER

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Looking to make a furry friend? The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is among the top shelters in the country, where humans and animals can connect. And where people and animals can find a new best friend. Stop by the shelter to meet kittens, cats, puppies and dogs.

Located at 100 Croy Creek Rd., the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit animalshelterwrv.org or call (208) 788-4351.

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There’s nothing like taking in a movie on a big screen on a chilly day. You can escape the snow inside Big Wood 4 Cinemas with stadium seating, RealD 3D, all-digital projection and sound, listening devices and handicap access. For show times, call (208) 578-0971 or visit metrotheatres.com/location/9319/Big-Wood-4.

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Health News Death By Suicide Plagues Idaho Teens

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Business News Women Entrepreneurs To Meet At KIC

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Education News A Lesson Learned During ‘Educator For A Day’

“How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June.

My goodness how the time has flewn.” ~Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss

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At the Blaine County Historical Museum visitors explore the Wood River Valley’s pioneer past, research family histories and view vignettes of mines, schools, ranches, famous literary personalities, period fashions and political memorabilia. Each display shows aspects of the life that early inhabitants and pioneers experienced.

The museum celebrates mining heritage with a walk-through replica of a mine tunnel, samples of ore taken from our hills, an assay furnace from 1890, a surveying transit, an ore wagon model and numerous photos from the heyday of mining.

The museum commemorates local ranching heritage with a blacksmith’s corner, a collection of handmade barbed wire and pictures of sheep shearing from the olden days. Additionally, the museum holds one of the country’s largest collections of buttons and other items from political campaigns.

Blaine County Historical Museum is located at 218 North Main St. For more information, visit bchistoricalmuseum.org or call (208) 788-1801.

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“Utterly charming & elegantly simple.”

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Learn about Hailey’s history

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Located at 781 South Main St., the Visitor Information Welcome Center is your first stop for information about Hailey and the wonderful Wood River Valley.

The LEED-certified building opened in 2013 and showcases sustainable design and construction. A variety of rotating exhibits occupy the gallery space, an information desk, hundreds of brochures, maps and the offices of the Hailey Chamber of Commerce.

The Visitor Information Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and has a friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to assist you with any questions. For information, call (208) 788-3484 or info@haileyidaho.com.

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The showroom is open daily during business hours weekly.

Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. Located at 1930 Electra Lane, near the airport. For more information, call (208) 578-2323 or visit svautoclub.com.

COMPANY OF FOOLS

Theatre in the Northern Rockies

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Company of Fools, a Hailey-based theatre company now under the umbrella of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, seeks to engage, inspire, entertain and transform. The company will stage “Striking 12” by Brendan Milburn, Rachel Sheinkin and Valerie Vigoda, December 14-31 at the Liberty Theatre.

“Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris will be staged Feb. 21 through March 10. For more information visit, sunvalleycenter. org or call (208) 788-6520.

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HAILEY LIBRARY

Read and learn

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Hailey Public Library has many scheduled events such as Teens ‘n’ Tweens at 4 p.m. Thursdays and Story Time at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday. The library is located at 7 W. Croy St. For more information, call (208) 788-2036.

PARKS

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There are several popular locations in Hailey for dog owners to take their companions, but Hop Porter Park and Draper Wood River Preserve are two of the best.

Draper Wood River Preserve is arguably one of the most scenic locations in the Wood River Valley. Follow Bullion Street west, past Hop Porter Park and across the bridge. Take your first left at the Hailey Greenway sign and follow the dirt road to the left of Lions Park baseball field. Explore the river with your pooch, and visit the Croy Creek Wetlands Boardwalk, cross the Bow Bridge and the heart rock tree. Just make sure to pack up by sundown, as the area closes at dark.

One of Hailey’s most popular parks is Lawrence Heagle Park, a 3.5-acre park suited for all kinds of activities. In addition to its natural beauty, the park contains a large covered group pavilion, several individual picnic areas and public restrooms. The kids can enjoy the playground, complete with several slides and swings, while you warm up with some hot chocolate and capture some memories. The park is located in the Della View subdivision, along War Eagle Drive.

Offering the largest playground in Hailey, Hop Porter Park is often packed with local children year-round. The 4.3-acre play area is great for all ages and includes a multifaceted wooden construction with suspension bridge, multiple slides and lots of nooks and crannies for an exciting game of hide-and-seek. Hop Porter Park also offers a covered group pavilion, with barbecue and picnic tables aplenty.

Bring the family to this park for a day of old fashioned fun and set the kids loose into the playground. Hop Porter Park is located on West Bullion Street, just west of Main St. Old Cutters has a new 5-acre park with two play sets, one for toddlers and one for children; a large playing field; barbecue pits with picnic tables. It’s adjacent to hiking trails on BLM land and close to the Wood River Trail System.

Off of Highway 75, turn east on Myrtle St. and follow directly into Old Cutters. The park is in the middle, up against the hills.

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Bow Bridge beauty

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Break out your camera a head to the Bow Bridge at Draper Preserve for a unique shot. This exquisite bridge is in the shape of a bow with its fallen arrow erected close by. People love to have their pictures taken on this exceptional bridge that crosses the Big Wood River. Draper Preserve’s main entrance is located along Aspen Drive to Lions Park, which is accessible on West Bullion St. Follow the left gravel path from the main entrance for a short stroll to the Bow Bridge.

SCENIC STROLL

Toe of the Hill

ROTARUN SKI AREA

Schussing in Hailey

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Rotarun, located west of Hailey out Croy Canyon, has open skiing on Wednesdays from 5 p.m., Fridays from 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Season passes are also available through the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, at svsef.org.

Interested in holding a private event at Rotarun? To reserve a date or find out more information, contact Sam Adicoff at sadicoff@svsef.org, (208) 726-4129.

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Afraid of heights or hate to hike? This trail is for you. Located along the base of Patterson Peak, the Toe of the Hill Trail is a beautiful, mellow, 2-mile stretch that is perfect for beginning hikers or those looking to get some steps on their Fitbit. Start your stroll behind Hailey’s Community Campus and traverse the bottom of the hills past the baseball field and Keefer Park to get to the alternate trailhead near Alturas Elementary School.

Note:if you do get the urge to climb uphill, there are a couple of canyons you can turn onto.

To get to the Toe of the Hill Trail, drive east on Fox Acres Rd. and park in the Community Campus parking lot. Find the trailhead behind the Community Campus and Silver Creek High School buildings and enjoy your winter journey.

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SKATING

Tear up the ice

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The indoor, state of the art Campion Ice House is available to locals and visitors for open skating, curling league, classes, hockey and events. The entrance fee is $7 for adults, $5 for youth and skate rentals for $5. For more information, visit haileyice.org.

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SPIRITUAL SANCTUARIES

Churches and gathering places

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The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints is located at 821 Broadford Rd. For more information, call (208) 788-4250.

Calvary Bible Church, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. service, can be found at 102 Coyote Bluff. For more information, call (208) 788-9174.

Calvary Chapel is located at 21 Maple St. For more information, call (208) 578-0560.

Community Baptist Church, built in 1880, and newly renovated, is located at 200 2nd Ave. S. Sunday service is at 10 a.m.

For more information, call (208) 788-4107.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, an historic church built in 1883, is located right downtown at 101 2nd Ave. S. Sunday services are 9:30 a.m. for Holy Eucharist or morning prayer. For more information, call (208) 788-3547.

Jehovah’s Witness is located at 2731 Shenandoah Dr. For more information, call (208) 788-2299.

Valley of Peace Lutheran Church is located at 740 Wintergreen, on the corner of Woodside Blvd. For more information, call (208) 788 3066.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, weekend Mass is held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Spanish and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in English. Daily services are 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and 5 p.m.

Thursday. Spanish Mass is 7 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call (208) 788-3024.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church is located at 701 S. Main St. For more information, call (208) 788-9448.

The Life Church has a 10 a.m. Sunday service that’s casual and runs a little over an hour. The church is located at 3149 Snow Bank Dr. next to Albertsons. For more information, call (208) 788-2992.

The Rock, aka Wood River Assembly of God, is located at 511 North Main St. For more information, call (208) 788-5470 or visit woodriverag.com.

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SLEDDING

Soaring down slopes

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For your small fry sledder, Deerfield Park is a sweet place to play with small hills in a protected venue. Small slopes can also be found at Old Cutters Park.

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Literary treasure trove

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The Community Library is one of the only free, private libraries in the country. Founded in 1955 by a group of local ladies, and still run as a nonprofit, there is a full schedule of events from lectures, panels and film nights, to tech and English language classes. The Library is a hub of literary, cultural and community activity and one of the most beloved places in town.

The Regional History Department has research material, historical photos and more. And in the Children’s Library, events are held regularly including Science Time, Crafts, Story Time and more. Contact (208) 726-3493 or ComLib.org

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KETCHUM APRÈS SKI

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The Roundhouse is located halfway up Bald Mountain on the River Run side and accessible via gondola.

The Roundhouse boasts one of the best views of the Valley. Perched at 7,700 feet, the Roundhouse provides a truly unique dining experience either inside or out on the deck. Order the cheese fondue with a glass of wine or beer and take in the bird’s-eye view. For information, visit sunvalley.com/dining/ the-roundhouse or call (208) 6222012.

Apple’s Bar & Grill is the perfect place to hang with locals after a day of hardcore shredding on Bald Mountain. On the Warm Springs side of the mountain, Apple’s is a lively place to have a bite, a pint of beer and gather some good vibrations. There’s often live music and other events outside on the deck. For information, visit applesbarandgrill.com or (208) 726-7067.

Unbuckle and enjoy the Warm Springs and River Run lodges at the base of Bald Mountain for après-ski schmoozing, hanging in the afternoon sun and even dancing to bands inside and out, depending on the weather on the weekends.

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DOG PARK

K-9 paradise

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Located at the former Warm Springs Ranch property, Ketchum’s dog park provides the perfect place for dogs and owners to mingle and play. Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are in constant rotation throughout the day, offering playmates and a chance for new pups to learn how to socialize. Although weekends see the most traffic, weekdays from 9:30-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. are popular times for the dog park during the week.

To get here from downtown Ketchum, head about 1.5 miles west on Warm Springs Rd., past the YMCA, and take a left on Bald Mountain Rd. Park in the first lot on your left, and finally, cross the bridge to doggie paradise.

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HEALTH LECTURES AT ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER

Learn from the experts

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Brown Bag lunches and lectures are available at St. Luke’s Wood River. You can learn about everything from how to handle depression to how to do yoga with your child.

St. Luke’s Wood River is located at 100 Hospital Dr., south of Ketchum.

For information on this or other free educational programs, call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health at (208) 727-8733.

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HEMINGWAY HAUNTS

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Christiania, Pioneer, gravesite, house, museum

The Christiania on Sun Valley Rd. looks much the same as when Papa ate there for his last meal, with his fourth wife Mary, on July 1, 1961. The Christy, as it’s locally known, is located at 303 Walnut Ave. at the corner of Sun Valley Rd. Originally a casino, The Pioneer Saloon is where you can imagine Ernest bellied up to the bar, surrounded by mounted hunting trophies. In fact, there is a display of Hemingway artifacts on the wall. The Pio is located at 320 N. Main St. No reservations. For information, call (208) 726-3139.

Hemingway’s gravesite is located between three large evergreen trees (which his fourth wife Mary planted and maintained) in the middle of the Ketchum Cemetery. The large, flat gravestone is easy to spot. Visitors often place pennies on the grave and can also find the graves of Mary; granddaughter Margot; and friends Gene Van Guilder and Taylor Williams.

The Hemingway House and Preserve, bought in 1959, sits on a hillside on the edge of a 14-acre nature preserve. After Mary’s death, the home, along with 10 acres of property surrounding it, including one mile along the Big Wood River, is now part of The Community Library. There remain no public tours, and the home and preserve are on a private drive. The home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Community Library hosts an Ernest Hemingway Festival every September, and the Library’s Sun Valley Museum of History has a permanent “Hemingway in Idaho” exhibition, in Forest Service Park, 180 E. First St. For information, call (208) 726-8118, or comlib.org/museum.

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KETCHUM INNOVATION CENTER

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The KIC provides space for entrepreneurs working to get their companies off the ground and grow them into sustainable businesses that will bring high-quality jobs to the Valley. It also hosts a wide variety of events for the local business community including free workshops on a number of important aspects of running a business, pitch nights and access to mentors. Anyone can stop by to check out what’s brewing at KIC. For more information, visit KIC at the corner of Sun Valley Rd. and First Ave., ketchuminnovationcenter.com or (208) 727-2117.

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MAGIC LANTERN CINEMAS

Catch a flick

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For a quintessential Ketchum movie-going experience, head to the Magic Lantern. It has big screens, Tempur-Pedic foam rockers and digital projection, along with the latest in sound technology, to provide the ultimate escape. Note, the cinema does not accept credit cards; cash only. For more information and to find out screen times, call (208) 726-4274 or visit mlcinemas.com. The theater is located at 100 Second St. with two more screens around the corner on First Ave.

MEDITATION

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Soothing silence

Join Beth Chiodo, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for a free, guided meditation.

Each session is divided into two 20-minute meditations. The first meditation is a simple breathing practice designed to enhance attention and reduce stress. The second meditation is The Four Immeasurables, to open the heart and deepen our relationship with others and ourselves. Find Beth at 208 Spruce Ave. Go in main door and downstairs to left, her space is across from stairs.

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NEW MOMS GROUP

Support group

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Provides newborn and breastfeeding support and an opportunity to ask questions and learn the basics of infant care. The presence of professionals, as well as other new parents, makes this group a comfortable and valuable experience. Bring your baby and your lunch, if you wish. There’s also a Mothers’ Milk Bank to donate to if you can.

The group meets from noon – 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at St. Luke’s Wood River, conference rooms, lower level. For information, call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health (208) 7278733.

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ORE WAGON MUSEUM

See ‘The Big Hitch’

Inside the Ore Wagon Museum, the historic Lewis Fast Freight Ore Wagons sit silent after years of hard work. In their heyday the Lewis Fast Freight Line, also known as “The Big Hitch,” maneuvered up and down the dangerous Trail Creek Rd., the span of which was no wider than the wagons themselves. The wagons chronicle the rich mining history of the Wood River Valley – the industry that put Ketchum on the map.

The largest of the wagons that traversed the Valley and the largest of the remaining collection, the Lewis Lead, carried more that 18,000 pounds on a daily basis, a respectable load even among similar sized haulers of the day. The wagons carried loads of information and provisions as well as ore to surrounding communities.

The Lewis Wagons are the only ones of their kind in existence. Seven wagons make up the Ore Wagon Museum collection. The Ore Wagon Museum is located at Fifth St. and East Ave., across from Ketchum City Hall. The interpretive display can be seen under the covered porch on the south side of the building. Visitors wanting to enter the building should check in at City Hall, across the street.

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PARKS

Open place space

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Rotary Park is located along the Big Wood River on Warm Springs Rd. The park offers a covered picnic area, tables, barbecue stands and a lovely site next to the river. Enjoy world-class fishing on the Big Wood River throughout the winter. Rotary Park is located at 1177 Warm Springs Rd. Looking for a winter play date location? Atkinson Park is abundant in its size and offerings. The park’s playground is newly renovated, complete with swings, seesaws, jungle gyms and more. Safe and ideal for toddlers, there’s plenty for older kids too. Atkinson Park is located at 900 Third Ave. North, off of 8th St. and next to Hemingway Elementary School.

Little Park is located on East Fifth Street between East Ave. and Alpine St. This is a great place for swinging, and resting on the park tables.

Memory Park at Main St. and Sixth Ave. is usually closed in the winter due to snow, but if clear, this is a great spot to picnic and play. No dogs allowed.

Ketchum Town Square is at 480 Fourth Street East. There are benches, tables and Town Square is a general meeting area all winter.

Located at 1178 Warm Springs Rd. across from the YMCA, Guy Coles Skate Park and Picnic Area is always lively with activity, if there’s no snow on the ground. Diehards won’t care either way.

Forest Service Park is located one block west of Main Street on the south edge of downtown Ketchum. It’s a quiet location with stunning views and Engelmann spruce trees that were planted in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps when the site was a U.S. Forest Service compound.

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Oversized Western chair

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Looking for a new profile picture or a great family photo? At the Corner of Leadville Ave. and Sun Valley Rd., there’s a hilariously oversized Western chair. It takes a bit of effort to get up onto, but can seat four to five people for a fun souvenir photo.

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Each winter, the Ketchum Parks and Recreation Department builds and maintains one of the largest non-refrigerated ice rinks in the Northwest. Located at Atkinson Park, the Christina Potters Outdoor Ice Rink provides skates, helmets, pucks and sticks at no charge. Weather permitting, the free community rink operates from the holidays through Presidents Day weekend, dawn till dusk, Monday to Sunday. For more information, call (208) 726-7820.

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Churches and gathering places

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Christian Science Society is located at 760 1st Ave North. For more information, call (208) 726-2983.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is located at 300 Spruce St. For information, call (208) 622-5121.

Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, located at 100 Saddle Rd., has traditional Sunday service at 11 a.m. For information, visit pcbw.org.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church, though its address (201 Sun Valley Rd.) is in Sun Valley, the A-frame church sits on the edge of Ketchum. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 9 a.m. 201 Sun Valley Rd. Wood River Jewish Community worships at St. Thomas (see above). Shabbat Services are held Fridays at 6 p.m. WRJC offices are located at 471 Leadville Ave. For information, call (208) 726-1183.

Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church offers Mass on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer is Monday, Wednesday at 8 a.m. Weekend Mass is at Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturday 4-5 p.m. or by appointment. Though its address is in Sun Valley, the church sits on the edge of Ketchum at 206 Sun Valley Rd. For information, call (208) 622-3432.

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THE SPOT

Shine in the spotlight

The Spot, a nonprofit, provides an educational venue for young artists to collaborate with professional mentors and produces exhilarating works, contemporary and classical, in an effort to make theatre accessible to the larger community and to explore our collective humanity. The Spot will present the drama “Floyd Collins” by Adam Guettel and Tina Laudau in January; A Young Company Production in March; and “Eurydice”

by Sarah Ruhl in April.

For more information, visit spotsunvalley.com.

SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

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What is the Summer Slide? Summer Slide is the academic loss children experience during the extended summer break from school.

Located in the historic Forest Service Park, the Sun Valley Museum of History features exhibition spaces and a collections center. Under The Community Library’s direction, the 1933 buildings, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcase exhibits that detail the region’s cultural heritage: from the first inhabitants, to miners and ranchers, to destination skiers, to artists and athletes. View historic photos of Ketchum and Sun Valley and learn about Ernest Hemingway’s life in Idaho. For more information, visit comlib.org/museum.

Children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress and that loss has a cumulative, long-term effect.

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VISITOR CENTER

The information hub

Located at 491 Sun Valley Rd., the Sun Valley/Ketchum Visitor Center serves as a hub for locals and visitors alike. The building was renovated in 2011 to include a Starbucks café and won an American Architecture Award in 2012 for its design. Inside, find information about public transportation, maps and flyers, a public conference room, restrooms, food and drink and a bulletin board for local happenings. Sometimes the Visitor Center and Starbucks will host live music.

Stop in, meet the locals and grab a cup o’ joe or hot chocolate. The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (800) 634-3347 or (208) 726-3423.

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Environmental Resource Center, at 471 Washington St., offers a series of winter tracking workshops with longtime Valley resident and tracker extraordinaire, Ann Christensen on Saturdays, Dec. 30, Jan. 13, Feb 10. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ann begins each workshop with a short tracking introduction at the ERC office in Ketchum. Participants then head outside on a snowshoe tracking adventure through the fields and woods north of town. Christensen, who studied with famous tracker and author James Halfpenny, has been introducing Valley residents to the secret stories left in the snow for decades. This is a donation-based activity. For more information, visit ercsv.org or call (208) 726-4333.

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Phone: 208.539.0999 Email: athlaimassage@gmail.com By appointment only

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YOUTH NORDIC SKIING

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Blaine County Recreation District offers a Youth Nordic Classic ski program for second-through-fifth-grade children at BCRD’s Croy Nordic in Hailey. A team of experienced instructors introduces kids to the joys of Nordic skiing through a variety of fun games and activities.

For more information, call Janelle Conners at (208) 5785453.

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SUN VALLEY APRÈS-SKI

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Both the Duchin Lounge and The Ram, comfortable chic lounges, have legendary pianist Joe Fos and other guest performers tickling the ivories nearly every evening through March.

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Horseplay

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Throughout the winter, horses of every color can be seen hanging out together on both sides of Sun Valley Road, between Ketchum and Sun Valley. Pack some carrots and apples, carefully park on the side of the road and cross to the fence to make some new equine pals. Note: for safety, don’t climb the fence and be sure to let the horses approach you.

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Erected in 1966, the moving Hemingway memorial is on the right about 1.5 miles past Sun Valley Lodge on Sun Valley Road.

Room 206 was where Papa first stayed and wrote while visiting Sun Valley in 1939. Now, there’s much larger and fancier digs that honor him, the Hemingway Suite, located in the refurbished lodge.

The rustic Trail Creek Cabin, built in about 1937, was where Hemingway hobnobbed with such pals as Gary Cooper, who starred in the film version of Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls.”

Sleigh rides to Trail Creek are a treat for everyone. For reservations, call (208) 622-2135.

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Every winter, Sun Valley Resort showcases superb ice sculptures that bring the holiday season to life. Enormous yet elaborate ice sculptures line the resort’s pathways and spread cheer while sparkling in the sunlight.

Sun Valley Resort is just east of Ketchum, on land once owned by the Brass family. For more information about the sculptures and for other festive happenings around town, visit sunvalley.com/things-to-do/holidays.

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At Sun Valley’s Outdoor Ice Rink, visitors can watch Olympic and world-class skaters practice, take a lesson or just cruise the ice for fun. The nearby Indoor Rink is full-size and is home to the Sun Valley Suns hockey team, with games every Friday and Saturday night.

Be sure to catch the Holiday Ice Show at the outdoor rink on Dec. 24, followed by the Torchlight Parade on Dollar Mountain.

The show features performances by the Sun Valley Carolers and the Nutcracker on Ice. For information, call the Sun Valley Skating Rink at (208) 622-2135.

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SLEDDING

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Grab your flexible flyer, aluminum disc, cafeteria tray, tube or sled and soar down some of the area’s primo sledding slopes. Penny Hill, located at the intersection of Sun Valley and Saddle roads, provides first-class sliding with an easy hike up and the perfect angle to soar back down. Climb up as far as you are comfortable and enjoy the ride.

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SUN VALLEY LODGE ROGUES’ GALLERY

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Vintage and contemporary black and white photos line the hallways in the Sun Valley Lodge, in the guest rooms and around the lodge. Most of them can be viewed at any time along the main hallways in the lodge.

Take in black and white shots of Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman and Ernest Hemingway celebrating New Year’s plus celebrity families, politicians and athletes. It’s a rare glimpse into the storied past of Sun Valley.

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Available to view in Sun Valley Resort rooms, the iconic Hollywood film features Norwegian skater Sonja Henie, John Payne, Lynn Bari and Milton Berle, with special appearances by the Nicholas Brothers, The Modernaires, Dorothy Dandridge and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. They play such classic hits as “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “In the Mood” and “It Happened in Sun Valley.”

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CRATERS OF THE MOON

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Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a vast ocean of lava flows with caves, trails, wildlife and scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. From the Wood River Valley drive south to Highway 20 and head east towards Carey.

The visitor center is located off U.S. 26/93/20 midway between Arco and Carey, and is opened 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (closed on federal holidays in winter). There are exhibits, films, a bookstore, a seasonal campground and restrooms. For information, call (208) 527-1300.

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Winter wilderness adventures

Galena Lodge, located 24 miles north of Ketchum, has four yurts available for rent on the ridge above the lodge. Hike or snowshoe out for an unforgettable adventure with a bit of exercise. Each yurt is furnished with a woodstove for heat, propane stove and fuel for cooking, solar lights (lanterns as backup), and other necessary accoutrements. Bring food, an extra set of clothes, sleeping bags, pillows and a flashlight to be fully prepared. For more information on special Twilight Ski and Dinner nights, visit galenalodge.com.

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GHOST TOWNS

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If you can’t find a ghost town, you ain’t in the West. Fortunately, the area has a plethora of ghost towns, ranging from Bullion City west of Hailey to Boulder City nestled in the Boulder Mountains opposite Cathedral Pines about 10 miles north of Ketchum (where local resident Clint Eastwood filmed “Pale Rider”).

Bonanza and Custer are also worth a day trip. Head north on Hwy. 75 over Galena Summit toward Stanley.

Bonanza lies 58 miles northeast of Stanley off of U.S. 93 on the Yankee Fork Road. View the old tombstone cemetery at Bonanza where you’ll learn how many miners and their families succumbed to avalanches. Check out the historical artifacts in the old schoolhouse in Custer and marvel at the dredge that plied the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River for riches, upturning every rock in its wake.

If you care to go farther east on U.S. 93, stop in at the Clayton Museum and the old ghost town of Bayhorse, which is after Clayton but before Challis. It’s worth seeing for its mill, kilns and Wells Fargo building.

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Natural history

Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters Visitor Center is the southern gateway to the majestic landscapes of the Sawtooth Mountains. The Visitor Center features a wide range of information services, educational programs, natural history exhibits, video presentations and audio tour tapes free on loan. There is also a gift shop, ADA access, restrooms and an RV dump station.

The Visitor Center is open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached by making a 10-minute drive north on Highway 75 from the Ketchum/Sun Valley area.

For more information, call (208) 727-5013.

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Silver Creek Preserve

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Starting in 1939, the author Ernest Hemingway began visiting Silver Creek. It became one of his favorite hunting and fishing spots. His eldest son, Jack, was instrumental is protecting it as a preserve in 1976. Now part of The Nature Conservancy, the preserve draws visitors from all 50 states and more than a dozen countries.

The fly-fishing is legendary, of course, but the preserve is filled with wildlife and beautiful vistas, and is one of the most beloved places in the Sun Valley area.

Drive south through Bellevue, bear left onto Gannett road and follow to the end. Turn right, and then left onto Kilpatrick Bridge Rd. and follow to the end, 165 Kilpatrick Bridge Rd. For information, call (208) 788-2203 or (208) 788-7910.

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If you’d like the extra assurance of a guide on your snowshoe adventure, or even if you need a new best friend, then schedule a snowshoe tour. Snowshoe tours are two hours long and include the necessary rental equipment and trail pass, for $35 per person with a 3-person minimum. If you’re going to rent equipment and buy a trail pass, you might as well get a guide, too, because the cost is barely any higher. All-day tours can also be scheduled.

For more information, visit galenalodge.com or (208) 7264010.

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Java Coffee & Café........................................ 44

Animal Shelter Of The Wood River Valley..... 13

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MESH Gallery............................................... 8, 48

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Mortgage Solutions...................................... 45

Backwoods Mountain Sports........................ 21

Nelson’s Auto Service & Repair..................... 42

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Boulder Mountain Clayworks....................... 41

Sawtooth Martial Arts.................................. 20

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Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill...................... 4, 51

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Spirit N’ Motion Athletic School.................... 18

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Sun Valley Company..................................... 49, 57

Coldwell Banker – Jim Kuehn........................ 7, 43

Sun Valley Dental Group............................... 44, 60

Dang’s Thai Cuisine....................................... 16

Sun Valley Summer Symphony..................... 42, 62

Dev Khalsa Photography............................... 36

Sun Valley Transfer & Storage, Inc................. 47, 59

F-Stop Digital Imaging Center....................... 24

Towne & Parke Fine Jewelry......................... 28

Golden Door Gallery .................................... 50

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Unique Rocks Fine Jewelry........................... 51

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Weekly Sun, The........................................... 11, 35, 55

Hailey Public Library..................................... 47

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