Independence Day

We all love the fourth of July, and we know where the biggest fireworks displays are, but have you ever wondered how much we spend on the 4th of July. #1.) Americans spend $111 MILLION on popsicles and charcoal for July 4th weekend. #2.) Americans spend $203 MILLION just on CONDIMENTS for July 4th.  That’s more than the $193 MILLION we spend on hamburger patties.

Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the country. If your ...

Idaho is famous for its potatoes, but the real lure that brings people to Idaho and convinces them to stay is its great outdoors. The Magic Valley is no exemption to this rule. People come from all around the world to explore our rivers, rocks, and mountains in search of an adventure, and I'm sure they find it every time. He ...

For a professional singer, there are few gaffes more embarrassing than flubbing a line from 'The Star Spangled Banner.' (Are you listening, Christina Aguilera?) But when these pint-sized patriots get caught up on the lyrics, well, it's just flat-out adorable. The more mess ...

American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. ‘Yankee Doodle,’ anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as The French and Indian War. Since then, our country has established one of the richest musical traditions in the world. Many songs even deal with America itself, from ‘God Bless America’ to ‘God Bless the USA.’ Here’s a

We all love the summer months, but let’s face it, some days the heat is just too much to handle. But you don’t have to retreat to your dark basement or camp out at the freezer section of the grocery store to stop the perspiration in its tracks. The Magic Valley has plenty of activities to do and places to visit that keep you out enjoying life without worrying about the overhanging threat of heat s