Secret's Out Idaho

Volcanos, deep canyons, ice caves and waterfalls? Author, geology professor and outdoor enthusiast Shawn Willsey shares some of the unknown secrets of the region’s landscape—including possible future volcanic eruptions—his favorite rock climbing spots, and why Southern Idaho is a geological wonder.

Buy Geology Underfoot in Southern Idaho by Shawn Willsey! geology.com/store/geology-underfoot-southern-idaho.shtml

Learn more about the College of Southern Idaho geology program: csi.edu/programs/geology/default.aspx

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Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

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Building a community isn’t easy, and Jonathan Spendlove does it every day. On this week’s episode, he shares how YOU can shape your own city, the best parts of living here, and why he made the move to Southern Idaho.

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

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The fur babies are along for the ride! In this episode, we share why it’s important to donate your favorite pet food so even they don’t go hungry.

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Antarctica? Hawaii? Iceland? Southern Idaho? This week’s guest has explored some of the most beautiful places in the world. Listen to hear why Gary Deitrick (city councilman, veteran, and outdoorsman) says there’s no better place to live than Southern Idaho.

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

This week we talked with three generations of cowboys and entrepreneurs. Hear from the Young family on their history in the rodeo, the business of healing animals and why “there’s nothing like Idaho.”

Learn more about Silver Lining Herbs: silverliningherbs.com

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

The healing power of natural mineral hot springs is a medical marvel and why this week’s guest, Jane Olsen, says her grandfather created Miracle Hot Springs over 60 years ago. Listen to hear how Miracle Hot Springs got its start (alligators included), what’s so magical about the Hagerman Valley, and a few tips on self-care and healing.

Visit Miracle Hot Springs & Banbury Hot Springs miraclehotspring.com

About the Hagerman Valley hagermanvalleychamber.com

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

A passion for helping others brought this local business leader, community service advocate and life of the party back to Twin Falls, ID. In this week’s episode, Mark Hansen shares his favorite local events, ways to give back and places to explore in Southern Idaho—with plenty of great places to eat along the way.

Head to the Camas County Fair: festivalnet.com/73153/Fairfield-Idaho/State-Fairs/Camas-County-Fair

Learn more about the Magic Valley Festival of Giving: magicvalleyfestivalofgiving.com

Find out about the Community School program with the United Way: unitedwayscid.org/community-schools

Visit the Blue Lakes Inn: bluelakesinn.com

“Life’s never given me lemons, but life did bring me to Idaho and gave me potatoes.” On this week’s episode, we’ll hear the second half of Liyah Babayan's story- about how she’s rebuilding her life through entrepreneurship (including potatoes), community and friendship in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Purchase Liyah’s book, Liminal: a refugee memoir - amazon.com/Liminal-refugee-memoir-Liyah-Babayan/dp/0615649653

Visit Ooh La La Boutique or follow them on Facebook: facebook.com/oohlalashop/

Find out more about Makepeace: facebook.com/makepeacelife

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

Liyah Babayan and her family escaped genocide and became refugees in Twin Falls, Idaho. Hear her share her journey to achieving the American dream and becoming an author and entrepreneur in this two-part episode.

Purchase Liyah’s book, Liminal: a refugee memoir - amazon.com/Liminal-refugee-memoir-Liyah-Babayan/dp/0615649653

Visit Ooh La La Boutique or follow them on Facebook: facebook.com/oohlalashop/

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

On this week’s episode, we’re going to add a few things to your Idaho bucket list. As Idaho’s biggest fan and owner of Idaho Bucket List, Monica McCue shares her favorite adventures, events, places to eat and so much more.

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

Check out all the spots Monica mentioned and see the best of Southern Idaho on the Idaho Bucket List blog: idahobucketlist.blogspot.com

Book the 208 Photo Booth: facebook.com/208photobooth

Follow Monica on @idahobucketlist, @tflovelock & @ringointhesky

Scuba dive in the desert? Go 45 miles an hour on a zip line across the Snake River Canyon? Yeah, you can do that in Southern Idaho. We’ll learn about all that and more unique adventures in Southern Idaho when we talk to Paul Melni, owner of AWOL Adventure Sports.

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

Learn more about AWOL Adventure Sports: paddlethesnake.com/

Discover more adventures in Southern Idaho: https://visitsouthidaho.com/

She ran her first marathon… and then qualified for the Olympics. Check out this week’s episode with Lindsey Anderson, Olympian, and College of Southern Idaho Head Track Coach. She gives us tips on being a great runner and a sneak peek into some of her favorite places in Southern Idaho.

This episode was brought to you by Thornton, Oliver, Keller Commercial Real Estate. For three decades, they have offered a full range of commercial real estate services across Idaho. Learn more at TOKcommercial.com.

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

Learn more about the College of Southern Idaho: csi.edu

Run the Canyon Rim Trail: visitsouthidaho.com/adventure/snake-river-canyon-rim-trails/

More about Auger Falls and the other breathtaking waterfalls in our region: visitsouthidaho.com/waterfalls

What makes Idaho potatoes so famous? We brought in a 3rd generation potato farmer who might know a thing or two about Idaho potatoes. In this week’s episode, hear from Greg Hirai on the secret ingredients that make them so great and what brought him back to the Magic Valley.

 Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

 Visit Oster Lakes: idfg.idaho.gov/ifwis/fishingplanner/water/1148631427594

Try alligator at the Snake River Grill in Hagerman: snakeriver-grill.com

Take a trip to the Riverboat Restaurant in Hagerman: theriverboatrestaurant.weebly.com

Try out El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Wendell: eltapatioidaho.com

Play golf Clear Lake Country Club: clearlakecc.org

Learn more about Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind located in Gooding, Idaho: iesdb.org/index.php

Guest: Makenzie “Mak” Ellsworth, Wellness Program Coordinator, professor, and health coach

Hosted by: Connie Stopher – Southern Idaho Economic Development

Makenzie Ellsworth is a professor, health coach and wellness coordinator whose life motto is #NoExcuses. Hear how she overcame obstacles to inspire others to achieve their fitness and health goals and why she’s glad to be back in Southern Idaho—with some bonus health and wellness tips too!

Learn more about The Diet Doc Twin Falls - facebook.com/FITmatters

Visit The Pack Crossfit -  facebook.com/The-Pack-Crossfit-301298259993643/

Explore the City of Rocks - nps.gov/ciro/index.htm

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

He became paralyzed from the neck down after a car accident. He went on to not only walk again but climb Idaho’s highest peak: Mount Borah. Hear the inspiring story of Dr. John Meyers about his journey of becoming a doctor and moving out west, and why there’s no other place he’d rather live.

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

To kick off season 2, we brought in a couple of family friends (Luke and Heidi Mickelson, Nancie Matthews) to talk about how they help give kids across the world a place to sleep every night. Listen to learn how Sleep in Heavenly Peace started as a small local charity to become a worldwide effort featured on CNN (and how they’re now venturing into the ax throwing business).

 Learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace: shpbeds.org

Participate in Bunks Across America:

shpbeds.org/bunks-across-america

Visit the Bearded Axe: facebook.com/BeardedAxeTF

Read their story on CNN: cnn.com/2018/06/28/us/cnnheroes-luke-mickelson-sleep-in-heavenly-peace/index.html

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

Few people can say they’ve made it to the Olympics, let alone win gold and change the way their sport is played forever. This week’s episode we hear from Dick Fosbury, 1968 High Jump Gold Medalist and creator of the signature move the “Fosbury Flop.” Listen in to hear how he overcame challenges to become one of the most influential athletes in track and field history and how he landed in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Visit Sun Valley, Idaho: visitsunvalley.com

Purchase Dick’s new book, The Wizard of Foz: Dick Fosbury's One-Man High-Jump Revolution: amazon.com/Wizard-Foz-Fosburys-High-Jump-Revolution/dp/1510736190

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

Camas County, Idaho is truly a hidden gem. From its natural beauty, the world-class restaurants and tight-knit community, 4th generation farmer and county commissioner Travis Kramer gave us a preview of Southern Idaho’s Camas County. In the latest episode, hear what it was like to grow up in town where you could bull ride on Main Street, snow mobile for hundreds of miles, and graduate with a class of 11.

Visit Camas County online: camascounty.id.gov/

Learn more about Fairfield eats: fairfieldidaho.net/great-food/

A guide to outdoor adventures in Camas County: fairfieldidaho.net/get-out-there/

We talked with Idaho state park expert David Langhorst all about the wild, historic and diverse landscapes to explore in our region. In this week’s episode, get the best-kept secrets and tips to make any trip to Southern Idaho an adventure.

Explore Southern Idaho’s state parks: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs

Jake Weimer’s childhood dream was to become a motocross champion. After competing on Team USA and 13 years of motocross racing, find out why Jake made his way back home to Rupert, Idaho.

Experience the Southern Idaho lifestyle: southernidaho.org/lifestyle

Explore career opportunities in Southern Idaho: southernidaho.org/jobs