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Made In Idaho - Canvasback

Good Idaho — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:38:02 +0000

A simple, effective product and a staff that looks forward to coming to work seems to be a successful recipe for this small, Twin Fall based company.

Canvasback of Idaho makes cargo liners for SUV’s to protect your vehicle from the wear and tear of an active lifestyle. If dogs, tools, gardening supplies, camping gear, kid’s toys or groceries end up in steady rotation in and out of your auto then a Canvasback liner may be just what you need to help add some armor to your rig. Quick to install, easy to remove and clean, the liners come in a variety of patterns and fit a wide range of sports utility vehicles. A market which the company works to keep their products in step with.

So if you would like to protect your vehicle and your investment, or if it is too late and you would like cover up the damage done, check out Canvasback. We received a prompt, friendly reply to our inquiries and suspect you will find the same.

Find them at Canvasback.com or 1-800-686-2808

Idaho: Portrait of a State by Mark Lisk

Good Idaho — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:27:25 +0000

Mark Lisk obviously sees and can interpret the beauty that is Idaho. His book Idaho: Portrait of a State (Portrait of a Place) is a collection of more than 100 photographs showcasing the amazing variety the gem state has to offer. This is a great photography book though it is images only. A little anecdotal information about the locations photographed might have rounded it out a bit, but the images are well labeled and book does not suffer for that. Whether your an old time Idahoan or just an armchair visitor, this book will certainly help you realize that you might want to get out more.

Visit his site and see some of his fine Idaho Images there.

Idaho Webcams

Good Idaho — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:31:19 +0000

Take a look around. There are a variety of webcams available in the state of Idaho. Here is a list of some that we have been able to find searching the internet…

If you know of any others or have one you would like to add to the list, please drop us a line.

Stanley, ID & Sawtooth Mountains

Brundage Mountain Resort

Snake River Cam via Magic Valley Weather

Teton Cam from Driggs

Bogus Basin Ski Area - Boise

Sun Valley Resort

Silver Mountain Resort - Kellogg, ID

Tamarack Resort Snow Report and Tamcams

Idaho Falls Greenbelt

Pocatello via Idaho State Journal

Idaho State University Quadcam

University of Idaho Webcams

Johnson Creek Airport near Yellowpine

Idaho Transportation Department Highways Cams

Boise Traffic Cams

Melba

Hauser Lake from Westside Resort

Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge - Bonners Ferry

Nampa Airport

Idaho Authors Feature - John Rember

Good Idaho — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:47:26 +0000

John Rember is a fourth generation Idahoan, born in Sun Valley, Idaho in the heart of the Wood River Valley. He is the author of several books, many essays and short stories, and some plays as well. His most recent book - Traplines: Coming Home to the Sawtooth Valley - recounts his youth growing up in the mountains of Idaho and re-examines those experiences returning as an adult.

Two of his other works - Coyote in the Mountains & Cheerleaders from Gomorrah are cleverly crafted collections of fictional short stories set in a resort town of the Rocky Mountains. Though disguised in name, quite clearly the Ketchum and Sun Valley area of his birth. These western fables examine the new west as mythology through brightly lit characters and locations. Anyone who has spent time living in a mountain or ski resort will certainly recognize some of the people between these pages.
The biography on his personal site lists him as Writer-at-Large at Albertson College of Idaho in Caldwell and a teacher at the Pacific University MFA program in Forest Grove, Oregon. He is also a contributing columnist for The Idaho Mountain Express and semi-regular speaker at The Community Library in Ketchum, ID.

John Rember.Com
John Rember search @ Idaho Mountain Express

Traplines: Coming Home to Sawtooth Valley
Coyote in the Mountains and Other Stories
Cheerleaders from Gomorrah: Tales from the Lycra Archipelago

Idaho Hot Springs - Take A Soak In The Gem State

Good Idaho — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:24:07 +0000

Of the many natural resources this state is blessed with, Idaho’s hot springs rank with the best in the world. There is a tremendous amount of geothermal activity. Hot Springs Enthusiast lists 232 of them! Thats as many as several of the surrounding states combined. Very many of these tubs and soaking pools are on public land, though some are quite private and little known. Besides local knowledge to guide you there are some good resources - maps and directions online as well as some decent guidebooks for sale.

Idaho Hot Springs.Com

Soak.Net

Hot Springs Enthusiast

Hot Springs & Hot Pools of the Northwest: Jayson Loam’s Original Guide

The Hot Springs Guy

2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Boise State Broncos vs. Oklahoma Sooners DVD

Good Idaho — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:15:29 +0000

An instant classic, one of college footballs most legendary games. This high quality release lets you revisit the game and watch the magic happen frame by frame.

Bundled with many bonus features, including:

Post game- celebration, interviews, marriage proposal, and trophy presentation.
Short cuts- condensed version of the fox broadcast. for those who want the cliff notes on the game.
Player profiles- just a pictorial roster line-up of each team.
Fight song- Boise State’s fight song sing-along (lyrics provided).
In the trenches- “great plays from ‘in the trenches’ during BS’s/OU’s 2006 seasons”.
Radio edit- “game highlights with the hometown radio calls”

Idaho Discovered

Good Idaho — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:08:11 +0000

This is a beautiful coffee table book of photography combined with insightful text by several Idaho authors.

From the back cover:
Kirk Anderson voyaged Idaho’s every crevice to discover this untamed country through his photography. This collection equally represents every region of the state, with images that capture the light and color of Idaho’s unique scenery. Anderson’s inspiration is found in the elements of nature, and his spectacular photography is the reward of his skill and patience while waiting for light, seasons, and weather to work their magic.

Oval Auto Stickers

Good Idaho — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:20:29 +0000

You see them on cars everywhere. Originally created to designate a country of origin, these stickers have become a fad displaying not only locations but countless other things people like to show the world they are interested in.

Of course there are Idaho oval stickers as well. Printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks – meaning no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain.
Pick some up and show the world where you have been or where you’re going.

Idaho State Wall Map

Good Idaho — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:30:11 +0000

This incredible wall map showcases the wide variety of terrain found in Idaho. Created by Raven Maps, makers of some of the most beautiful maps in the world. This colorful print makes use of both shaded relief and elevation tinting for aesthetically pleasing and almost three-dimensional looking maps. Primarily a physical, not political map, Raven Maps & Images incorporate limited information on major cities and highways, airports, lakes and rivers. Great for the home or office.

Measures 42″ x 65″
Available in paper or laminated.

Famous Idaho Spud Bar

Good Idaho — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:44:09 +0000

A favorite since 1918 & one of the top 100 selling candy bars in the Northwest. The Idaho Spud Bar is both strange and wonderful, a combination of a light cocoa flavored marshmallow center drenched with a dark chocolate coating and the sprinkled with coconut - sorry no potato! An excellent theme gift for the Idaho or candy aficionado or send some to your friends out of state.

Check out some recipes for cooking with The Idaho Spud Bar here.