Health + Wellness

Lessons From Longevity

A lifetime of purpose forged through faith, humility, and deliberate calm Article by Tammy de Weerd | Photography by Tammy de Weerd + provided When you meet Winston Moore, you quickly sense you’re in the presence of someone who has mastered the long view—not just in business or community building, but in life itself. At 101, his handshake is steady, his eyes clear, and his humor sharp. “Every day’s a gift,” he says, settling back with the ease of a man who long ago made peace with time. ...

Life + Culture

Boise Winter River Riders

At the Boise Whitewater Park, winter surfing has carved out its own culture—part endurance, part ritual, and entirely shaped by locals who keep the river alive year-round Article by Staff Writer | Photography by Corridor Surf Shop + City of Boise On certain winter mornings, when frost rims the Greenbelt and the foothills glow in pale sunlight, the last thing you expect to see on the Boise River is a surfer. And yet, slip behind Esther Simplot Park or stand along the footbridge above the Boise...

Arts + Culture

Meridian + Valley Events

JANUARY 2026 Article and Photography by 1 — New Year Gem Drop Bernie Fisher Park, 12 Midnight: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a sparkling gem and fireworks! kunacity.id.gov 1 — Idaho Potato Drop  Andrus Park, 12 Midnight: Celebrate the season at Idaho’s signature holiday event!  idahopotatodrop.com 2 — EpicUnion Band: What’s Your Retro Sapphire Room, 7 PM: Dance through the decades with Boise’s ultimate cover band! sapphiresocietyboise.com 3-4 — Great Train Show Expo Idaho...

Food + Beverage

Ringing In Bubbles

From historic Champagne cellars to rising sparklers, a festive way to welcome another new year Article by Greg Neruda Champagne has a way of pulling people closer during the Holidays. Maybe it’s the bubbles; maybe it’s the excuse to linger a little longer. If you happen to have a favorite uncle who knows every twist and turn in Champagne’s history, it becomes something else entirely. I’d give that man hours of my time by a crackling winter fireplace, nodding along in polite awe. My price of...