I had an opportunity to visit Boise, Idaho. During our trip, I spent the good part of an afternoon exploring Garden City’s 34th Street Market and the Boise River Greenbelt Parks. Both of these attractions are located along the Boise River. The namesake river is a 102 mile tributary of the Snake River in the...
Shore Lodge’s Culinary Festival & Competition

During our stay at the fabulous Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho, we had the opportunity to watch and cover the 2nd annual Culinary Festival and The Culinary King of The Mountain Competition, which took place the weekend of April 10th. On Friday, we participated in the “Meet The Chefs Welcome Reception” and I had an opportunity to meet...
Shore Lodge on Payette Lake

Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho, is situated on the south end of Payette Lake. This glacier-fed lake of 5,330 acres is surrounded by snow capped mountains blanketed with dense forest pines that makes for a picture perfect postcard. The log-built lodge blends in well with the poetic scenery that surrounds it. Everything about this scenario tells me...