Birdwatching

Birdwatching TAKES FLIGHT   Written by Damian Fagan Short-eared owl in flight at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, photo: Lane Wintermute If you are new to birdwatching, you are in for a real tweet. Birding is an entertaining and fascinating year-round activity that involves observing birds in various areas whether a backyard, a nearby park or…

President’s Notes: At the speed of change

The return of fall colors is a nice reminder that change can be a good thing. Our constant focus is providing exceptional member service in an ever-changing world. We recently adopted a new emergency road service dispatch system. This exciting technology uses predictive analytics so we can enhance our ability to provide service to our…

Beach Time

Beach Time In the Pacific Northwest   by Kim Cooper Findling Tide pools near Cape Kiwanda As the heat of summer descends, there’s only one place Pacific Northwesterners want to be—the beach. When inland days are steamy, an afternoon spent with toes curled in the sand and skin soothed by a cool ocean breeze can…

Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls Explore history and colorful sites along the Snake River   by Jeannette Boner Snake River with Idaho Falls Temple in the background | Photo Courtesy: alamy.com/Richard Schafer Idaho is known for its potatoes, but the bustle of summer events in Idaho Falls shows how the thriving city has peeled back its roots to…