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Celebrating the best of Sun Valley life for over 44 years! Everyone at this magazine lives what we write about, or knows someone who does.

Sun Valley Magazine is the result of a commitment to celebrating life and its many facets here in the Wood River Valley in Central Idaho as paradise, we are not immune to the challenges that affect the outside world, nor, are we critical of the lifestyles of those “less fortunates” who don’t call this Valley home. But everyone needs reminding sometimes of the reasons they live anywhere and it is our position at this magazine that this is our raison de’etres. It gets us up everyday and out asking “Tell me something I don’t know . . .” asking the movers and shakers as well as the workers and families who let us in so we can fill you in on the stories that are the fabric of our life here. Our goal is to break down the barriers, open eyes, occasionally bring tears, but to always leave a mark on your memory. Our hope is that if you live here too, or just love it here like we do, then some aspect of our magazine resonates. We don’t claim to be all things to all people, but we are a magazine of the people and written for the people of the Wood River Valley and beyond. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. And it’s one we work hard to perpetuate through all of our publications be it the summer, fall, or winter edition of the coffee table-worthy Sun Valley Magazine, or our fine dining feature magazine, Taste of Sun Valley. We’ve created Golf and Hockey magazines for those sports fans and also tackle projects in our custom publishing division that don’t conflict with our mission and high standards, but which allow us to keep bringing you the quality photography and writing that keeps readers coming back. Although a locally-based magazine, we don’t shy from regional stories—in fact our publications are sold nationally in more than 400 locations nationwide, notably the Boise Airport and Salt Lake International Airport, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Hastings, Waldenbooks and regional Albertson’s markets, as well as Atkinsons' Markets and local bookstores and gift shops. Thank you for sharing your world so we can share it with others.

10/01/2026

Celebrate the upcoming Trailing of the Sheep Festival with a special giveaway from Trailing of the Sheep and Sun Valley Magazine

Enter to Win! Subscribe to the Sun Valley Magazine newsletter by October 2 for a chance to win two tickets to Trailing of the Sheep’s Love of Lamb event on October 9, plus a one-year print subscription to Sun Valley Magazine. One winner will be selected at random from eligible entries.

After the October 2 entry deadline, Sun Valley Magazine will randomly select one winner from all eligible newsletter subscribers who entered during the promotional period. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on or before October 5. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternate winner may be selected.

LINK TO ENTER:
https://sunvalleymag.com/giveaway-signup/

09/29/2026

FRESH OFF THE PRESS! 🏡🍂 The Fall 2026 Home & Design Issue Has Arrived!

Our most anticipated issue of the autumn season has officially hit newsstands across the Wood River Valley!Designing in the 5B is a masterclass in balancing high-alpine ruggedness with quiet, elevated luxury. This fall, we are stepping inside the valley’s most exceptional private sanctuaries to celebrate the architects, interior designers, and master builders who bring modern mountain living to life.

Inside This Edition:
✨ Architectural Sanctuaries: Step inside cutting-edge homes engineered to frame high-desert vistas while defying extreme mountain elements.
✨ The Built-In Wellness Suite: Discover how local homeowners are integrating health and wellness into their floor plans.
✨ The Entertainer's Kitchen: A deep dive into temperature-controlled spaces, how to incorporate them into your space, and why they are important.
✨ Community Profiles & Local Craftsmanship: Highlighting the artisans, builders, and designers shaping our regional architectural landscape.

Where to Grab Your Copy:
Fresh boxes are being delivered to your favorite newsstands, coffee shops, boutiques, and storefronts from Ketchum to Hailey today! Pick up a physical copy to elevate your coffee table, or dive into the digital issue right now at sunvalleymag.com.

📸: ON THE COVER: Designed by Farmer Payne Architects, with interiors by Studio H Design Group, Katy and Brock Heckmann’s mountain modern home offers
views across the valley towards Dollar Mountain. Photo by Gabe Border

Tell us—what's your favorite architectural feature in a mountain home? Drop a 🏡 below! 👇

09/22/2026

Find someone who looks at you the way a falconer looks at their bird. 🦅✨

All jokes aside, there is an intensity and quiet reverence in the eyes of a falconer that you simply cannot fake.

Falconry isn't a hobby—it is a lifestyle rooted in absolute patience, unwavering focus, and a deep, mutual trust built over countless hours in the backcountry. When you watch a handler lock eyes with an apex predator perched on their gauntlet, you’re witnessing a partnership that has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years.

In our Summer 2026 Issue cover feature, "The Falconer’s Eye," we moved these dedicated local handlers and their magnificent birds out of the sagebrush canyons and directly into the studio. The resulting portraits capture every razor-sharp detail, subtle expression, and profound connection behind this ancient Western art.

Haven't read the feature yet?
Pick up a hard copy of the Summer Issue on newsstands across the valley today before the fall editions arrive, or explore the complete visual photo essay online at sunvalleymag.com.

Tag someone who gives you that undivided attention! 👇

09/18/2026

Connection, Community, & Crisp Fall Skies: Your Weekend in the 5B! 🥾🍺✨

It’s Friday and the weekend lineup in the Wood River Valley delivers the absolute best of our mountain home—combining meaningful community connection with vibrant fall celebration!

Whether you’re walking for mental health awareness or raising a stein under the September sun, here is your essential guide to what’s happening in town over the next two days:

1. 💛 5B Hike for Hope (Saturday, Sept 19)
Our community gathers at Hop Porter Park for the 2nd Annual Hike for Hope—a powerful morning dedicated to connection, remembrance, and mental well-being support in Blaine County.

Details: Check-in starts at 8:00 AM. Choose from Croy Creek's ADA-accessible Compassion Trail or routes up Carbonate Hill.

Community Garden: Stick around Hop Porter Park (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) for the Hope Resource Garden featuring live music, food from Rotary, local non-profits, and family activities.

2. 🥨 13th Annual Ketchum Oktoberfest (Sept 18 & 19)
Get your German on, Idaho style! Hosted by Sawtooth Brewery at Champions Meadow, this 2-day festival brings two full days of festive fun:

Friday (4 PM – 8 PM) & Saturday (11 AM – 8 PM): Enjoy local craft brews, bratwurst, live music, the legendary B**r Olympics, co****le, and stein-hoisting competitions. Grab your stein and join the fun!

Your Weekend Companion:
Heading downtown between events? Make sure to grab physical copies of our Summer Issue andWeddings Issue at local valley newsstands to read up on regional business profiles and fall lifestyle features.

How are you spending your weekend in Sun Valley? Drop a 🥾 or 🥨 in the comments below! 👇
📸: Sara Adamiec, Patric Von Der Wehd, Filiz Elaerts

09/16/2026

The Tipping Point of Autumn: Red Leaves in the 5B 🍁🍂✨ature is officially putting on a show! While the valleys are still catching warm late-afternoon sun, the maples and aspens across the Wood River Valley are dropping their greens and turning into brilliant shades of crimson and gold.

There is nothing quite like this window of the year in Sun Valley—cool, crisp morning air, quiet afternoon trails, and the golden hour light hitting the turning foliage just right.

3 Ways to Soak Up Mid-September in the Valley:
✨ Catch the Colors: Take a slow drive or a quiet walk up Trail Creek or north toward Galena to spot the vibrant red and gold pockets against the evergreens.
✨ Crisp Singletrack Miles: Late September offers some of the best riding and hiking conditions of the entire year—dry dirt, perfect temps, and uncrowded tracks. (Remember to layer up for those shady canyon stretches!)
✨ Cozy Up with a Read: As the evenings get cooler, it’s the perfect time to flip through our Summer 2026 Issue or stop by our ahhhmazing bookstores and grab that new book you have heard about!

Have you spotted the fall colors starting near your neighborhood yet? Drop a 🍁 in the comments and tell us where your favorite foliage view is! 👇

09/10/2026

Gravel, Glory, & Good Vibes: Rebecca’s Private Idaho is Here! 🚴‍♂️💨🌾he high-country gravel energy in the 5B is at an absolute peak today!

Founded by Sun Valley’s own cycling legend, 7x World Champion Rebecca Rusch, the 14th annual Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) is officially underway. Drawing riders from all across the globe to our backyard, RPI isn't just one of the premier gravel events in the world—it’s a masterclass in community, grit, and giving back through the Be Good™ Foundation.

Whether you're taking on the Queen’s Stage Race, tackling Saturday’s main course, or just coming out to cheer on the riders, here is your playbook for the days ahead:

The RPI Weekend Lineup:
✨ Today (Thursday, Sept 10): Stage 2 takes on the legendary Dollarhide Summit! Tonight, keep the momentum rolling at the Be Good™ Foundation Party at Zenergy (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM).
✨ Friday, Sept 11: Join the casual Be Good No-Drop Social Ride at 8:30 AM, then head over to the Welcome Party, Packet Pick-Up & Expo at Champion Meadows (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Don't miss the Potato Olympics at 11:30 AM!
✨ Saturday, Sept 12 | Main Race & Festival Day: The big day! Watch the rollouts starting at 8:00 AM (Baked Potato, French Fry, & Tater Tot courses), then stick around for the RPI Festival & Expo at Champion Meadows (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)—open to the public with food, drinks, gear, and live celebration!

Head straight to rebeccasprivateidaho.com for full event details, and visit us online at sunvalleymag.com to stay up to date on all things 5B.

Are you riding, volunteering, or cheering this weekend? Drop a 🚴‍♀️ in the comments below! 👇
📸: Wyatt Caldwell, courtesy Rebecca Rusch & RPI

09/04/2026

The single biggest, most historic weekend of the late-summer season has officially arrived! From the thunder of hooves on Main Street to dust kicked up on high-country gravel routes, the Wood River Valley is bursting with energy for Labor Day weekend.

Whether you're listening to cowboy poetry, lining up for the parade, or simply soaking up the golden afternoon mountain light, here is your essential long-weekend playbook:

Your Weekend Lineup:
✨ Tonight (Friday, Sept 4): Kick off the festivities in Ketchum Town Square at 5:00 PM for the official Grand Marshals Reception, complete with live cowboy poetry and community celebration!
✨ Saturday, Sept 5 | The Big Hitch Parade (1:00 PM): The main event! Stake out your spot along Main Street early to witness the 69th Annual Big Hitch Parade—the largest non-motorized parade in the Pacific Northwest—featuring the legendary Lewis Ore Wagons pulled by a massive 20-mule team. Stick around afterward for the street party and live music!
✨ And you still have Sunday and Monday to get out into our beautiful surroundings!

Where are you watching the Big Hitch parade from tomorrow? What is going on this weekend that we missed?? Let us know 👇
📸: James Lee

09/01/2026

Welcome to September in the 5B! 🍂🍁☀️

There is a distinct, magical shift in the mountain air today. September in the Wood River Valley brings warm afternoon sun, cool high-country mornings, quiet trails, and the golden kickoff to late-summer traditions. As we gear up for a big Labor Day Weekend—including the iconic Wagon Days parade in Ketchum right around the corner—this week is all about soaking up every last bit of warmer mountain living.

Your September Kickoff Checklist:
✨ High-Country Miles: Crisp morning temps mean prime conditions for mountain biking and hiking on lower and mid-elevation trails.
✨ Tomorrow’s Market Run: Get ready for tomorrow afternoon's Ketchum Farmers Market at Forest Service Park (12–4 PM) to stock up on late-summer produce, local flowers, and fresh artisan breads.
✨ Essential Reading: Whether you're planning a mountain celebration or catching up on local business profiles, make sure to pick up physical copies of our Summer 2026 Issue and the annual Sun Valley Weddings Issue on valley newsstands today!

What is your absolute favorite thing about September in Sun Valley? Tell us in the comments below! 👇

📸: Adam Tanous

08/25/2026

As the days crisp up and the high-country foliage shifts to brilliant gold, one of the most iconic, internationally recognized traditions in the American West returns to our backyard: the 30th Annual of the Sheep Festival (October 7–11, 2026)!

This world-renowned, 5-day cultural celebration honors the deep history, vibrant cultures, and modern families of sheep ranching in Idaho and the Wood River Valley. Ranked among the top fall festivals on the globe, it brings together world-class culinary experiences, traditional fiber arts, sheepdog trials, and timeless music.

Festival Highlights to Mark on Your Calendar:
✨ Sheepdog Trials (Oct 9–11): Watch 100+ top-tier border collies and their handlers compete in high-stakes herding trials at the Quigley Canyon arena.
✨ For Love of Lamb (Friday, Oct 9): Take a culinary stroll through downtown Ketchum, sampling incredible American lamb tapas prepared by the valley's finest chefs.
✨ Folklife Fair & Lamb Fest (Saturday, Oct 10): Immerse yourself in Basque, Scottish, and Peruvian music, traditional dance, sheep-shearing demonstrations, fiber arts, and delicious local food at Roberta McKercher Park in Hailey.
✨ The Big Sheep Parade (Sunday, Oct 11): The legendary grand finale! Experience 1,500 sheep rolling down Main Street in Ketchum on their annual migration south for the winter.

Plan Your Experience Early:
Classes, culinary dinners, and workshop tickets fill up fast. Head straight to trailingofthesheep.org to explore the complete festival schedule, register for Wool Fest workshops, and purchase event passes.

Are you attending the festival this year? Tell us your favorite event in the comments below! 👇

📸: Carol Waller, courtesy Trailing of the Sheep

08/19/2026

It is Wednesday and if you’re looking to soak up the absolute best of late summer in the Wood River Valley, today's local lineup has you completely covered. From afternoon market runs to mid-week mountain bike rides followed by live music under the peaks, today offers the perfect blend of local community culture and outdoor recreation.

Your Local Itinerary:
✨ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ketchum Farmers Market: Head down to Forest Service Park (131 River St. E) for the weekly market. Grab fresh high-country produce, local flowers, artisan breads, and savory snacks while supporting our regional growers and makers.
✨ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | River Run Summer Series: After the market, roll over to the River Run base area. Enjoy extended lift-assisted biking and hiking up Baldy (gondola runs until 7 PM), then stick around for live music from High Pine Wh***ey Yell, food trucks, lawn games, and cold drinks on the patio. Tonight's event supports local non-profits Idaho Basecamp and the YMCA!

On Stands Now:
Between your afternoon errands and evening patio tunes, make sure to grab physical copies of our Summer 2026 Issue and the annual Sun Valley Weddings Issue at valley newsstands! From local business profiles to venue inspiration, they are your essential companions for the late-summer season.

Where are you spending your Wednesday afternoon in the valley? Drop your favorite market finds or trail routes in the comments below! 👇

📸: courtesy High Pine Wh***ey Yell, by Sheepdog Photography

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