By Riley Bradshaw, Wood River Museum Intern As summer slowly draws to a close Wagon Days Parade and Celebration quickly approaches. Held annually during Labor Day weekend, since 1958, thousands have gathered in the Ketchum and Sun Valley area to witness the infamous Big Hitch in the Wagon Days Parade. The parade is a non-motorized spectacle, which celebrates the valley’s rich mining past. It pays homage to the many communities that shaped the Wood River Valley. Most notably is the … [Read more...] about Sun Valley’s Wagon Days
Library Blog
Book Review: Covenant of Water
Librarian Andrea Nelson recommends The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Let’s begin by addressing the elephant in the room. Abraham Verghese’s much-anticipated new book, The Covenant of Water, is well over 700 pages long. Libby and Axis 360 offer digital formats, but fair warning: Don’t try to listen while distracted. This book deserves your full attention. From the prologue to the last poignant scene, The Covenant of Water is a literary masterpiece. The saga begins in 1900. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Covenant of Water
Book Review: The Graveyard Book
Information Systems Manager Will Duke recommends The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. The Graveyard Book is a captivating and enchanting tale that takes readers on a journey through a world of ghosts, mystery, and the enduring power of friendship. This extraordinary novel weaves together elements of fantasy, adventure, and coming-of-age, creating a story that is both thrilling and deeply heartfelt. The story revolves around Nobody Owens, a young boy who escapes an unthinkable tragedy as a … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Graveyard Book
Wood River Museum Foyer Exhibit
Recommended Reading on Central Idaho History and Culture After nearly two years of planning, preparation, and installation, the Wood River Museum of History and Culture opened its doors to the public on June 6, 2023. All the exhibits at the Wood River Museum include interactive elements, where visitors are encouraged to write, type, talk, and remember – because we all are part of history! For example, in the Hemingway exhibit, individuals can sit at a typewriter like the one that … [Read more...] about Wood River Museum Foyer Exhibit
Book Review: After Sundown
Librarian Aly Wepplo recommends After Sundown by Linda Howard. Sela runs a general store in a tiny mountain town. She’s shy and prefers to spend a lot of time alone. But she’s always been intrigued by Ben, the reclusive ex-military man who lives in solitude at the top of the mountain. When Ben warns Sela of an impending natural disaster that could knock out the world’s power grid, she’s not sure what to believe, but she stocks up on supplies—just in case. Soon, their tiny mountain town … [Read more...] about Book Review: After Sundown
Cherish the Beauty
By Diana Tellez-Muñoz, Museum Operations and Communications Intern A well deserving summer has arrived at last after a lengthy winter. With its arrival comes a multitude of delights: the blissful heat, the invigorating beverages the quench our thirst, and the occasional unexpected downpours that bring a refreshing change. It is a time when friends can bask in the summer sun both poolside and lakeside in freedom, well-earned after a year of diligent schoolwork. College students … [Read more...] about Cherish the Beauty
