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April 2022 PUBLISHER

Greg Gewalt | greg.gewalt@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Kimber Patterson | kimber.patterson@citylifestyle.com

It’s surprising how many undiscovered things there are in a state where we’ve lived most of our lives. There are a multitude of diverse spots in and around the Treasure Valley to discover, whether it’s a new restaurant with a great patio to enjoy with friends and family, a hiking trail or road trip to take in nature and the surrounding scenery, or a niche boutique hotel for a relaxing staycation—there is something for everyone.

As spring approaches, it symbolizes new beginnings. Nature reveals its beauty through budding trees and flowers, and the fresh temperate air invites us to spend more time outdoors. As we prepare our garden and flowerbeds at home, new life awakens joy in the beauty of our community and state and the desire to explore and enjoy it further.

For our April issue, we wanted to share how some of our neighbors are getting out to explore around Idaho. We would love to hear from you about your favorite hidden gems in Meridian and your go-to travel destinations, so drop us line or share it with us on Instagram.

If an opportunity arises to get out and do something unusual or something you wouldn’t normally do, just do it! There are endless opportunities out there but even the smallest explorations can lead to big discoveries. I hope that the destinations featured this month give you something to dream about visiting in the near future. Here’s to a happy spring full of adventure and peace and sunshine.

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Our Town

Gino poured his heart and soul into Gino’s Italian Ristorante, as well as the community

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Changes in Climate in Idaho and the West - Causes, Effects, and Solutions

42 Extreme Sledding at Over 81 mph Meridian’s Andrew Blaser at the Beijing Winter Olympics

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REMEMBERING GINO GUILLERMO VUOLO GINO POURED HIS HEART AND SOUL INTO GINO’S RISTORANTE AND THE COMMUNITY

Tia Vuolo: My fondest memory of Gino is obviously the day we met. It was May 27, 1989. Having just arrived from my home in Boise, it was my second day in Napoli and my niece took my brother and I to this charming place called “Gino’s Joint.” I was introduced to Gino and fell in love right then and there. I knew I was going to stay in Italy and be with him always.

I have wonderful memories of our favorite place on the Amalfi coast and all the fun, happy, and romantic days spent there. I never wanted to leave. Having Jessica, our daughter, in Italy was definitely an experience we would not forget.

When we moved to Meridian… wow, what a scary exciting time. But Gino assured me again this was the right move and all would be fine. Gino could make everything fine with me and I trusted him wholeheartedly.

I remember the day Gino came home and said we were opening a restaurant. I was stunned because I didn’t even know he could cook, which he assured me he could.

Having our son Vincent was also a time in our life that we were so happy about. Gino loved his children so much. And then the grandchildren came along and stole his heart again.

I have so many memories of our lives together. He was such a great husband, father and grandfather. There will never be another man like him and I am so lucky to have had him in my life.

Jessica Vuolo: My most fond memories are the ones of us simply sitting together in the living room, lights down low listening to Andrea Bocelli just talking, laughing and dancing with you. There were also the times we took rides in your cars going as fast as we could because you always confused yourself with Mario Andretti, or the nights the four of us stayed up late watching movies and cooking steak and lobster tails which we dipped in our special fry sauce.

Everyone always says I’m just a mini you! I take that as the highest compliment in the world and wouldn’t have it any other way. I love you for infinity.

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Editor’s Note: Gino Vuolo was born in Naples, Italy and would have turned 60 on April 27. He grew up in New York, where his father opened a restaurant in the Empire State Building. After 20 years in New York, Gino moved back to Naples. In 1996, Gino and Tia opened the first Gino’s Italian Ristorante in downtown Boise. Eventually, a second location opened in Meridian, where it is still loved today.

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LIFESTYLE-FOCUSED COWORKING COMMUNITY KILN COMING TO MERIDIAN The Utah-based flex-office and coworking brand, Kiln, is establishing a new 50,000 SF location in Meridian at the Eagle View Landing development near Eagle Rd. between I-84 and Overland Rd. According to founder and CEO Arian Lewis, “Going a step further from that, we just fundamentally believe people want to live at the intersection of good work and good lifestyle,” he said.

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pursue your passions In Idaho, spring is a very special season on the annual calendar. With warmer days, new adventures await. Here are a few that are worth a weekend trip to the nearby Wood River Valley, home to the small towns of Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Bellevue and surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes.

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Wildflower Walks It’s a bounty of beauty when the wildflowers bloom at various parts of the valley during peak flowering season from April – July.

Lower elevation hiking trails get blooms as early as April and the blooms continue through July in the higher elevations. Walking on mountain hillsides through fields of colorful mountain lupine, bright gold arrowleaf balsamroot, and many other gorgeous wildflowers, is an ‘awe’ inspiring experience.

Mountain Biking The valley is a mecca for mountain biking with over 450 miles of bike friendly single-track trails plus plenty of scenic gravel backcountry roads for those who prefer a different type riding. In the early spring, April and May, the best dry mountain biking trails are just outside of Hailey. Later in the spring and summer, the trails in the northern part of the valley open for all types of two wheeled adventuring.

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Sun Valley Wellness Festival Ready for a fresh start on your journey to better health and wellness? Make plans to attend the Sun Valley Wellness Festival, an internationally recognized event that will celebrate its 25th anniversary from June 10-13, 2022. The event features a variety of pioneering presentations and workshops from top wellness experts, an outdoor Experience Park showcasing live music, vendors, music, food, and movement classes, as well as unique outdoor wellness adventures. sunvalleywellness.org

Silver Creek Fishing & Floating The 881-acre Silver Creek Preserve is one of the most spectacular natural places in the world. This unique spring fed creek is renowned for its blue-ribbon waters and fly fishers flock here to test their skills against the native trout that thrive in this pristine habitat. The calm, meandering creek is also a scenic place for floating and spotting many species of birds and wildlife including coyotes, bobcats and moose.

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You can feel it in the air—spring is returning to Idaho! That means sunny days, buds on the trees, birds in the sky, and boots on the ground. Yes, it’s time to rouse from our winter slumbers, clean off those hiking boots, and hit the trails.

Check out these great hikes all within a few hours of Meridian.

DEDICATION POINT OVERLOOK This three-mile loop trail near Melba boasts stunning views of the breathtaking Snake River Canyon. This canyon, a refuge for all kinds of wildlife—including sagebrush lizards, ground squirrels, jackrabbits, and cliff swallows— drops down more than 400 feet, tumbling into the Snake River, Idaho’s longest.

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GLENN’S FERRY - THREE ISLAND CROSSING STATE PARK Just over an hour outside of Boise is Three Island Crossing State Park, a green oasis nestled next to one of the most dangerous river crossings along the historic Oregon Trail. Dive into history and nature on the miles of trails surrounding the park. The Three Island Crossing loop is 2.2 miles long and perfect for all activity-levels. Grab your picnic basket and head to Glenn’s Ferry.

RITTER ISLAND Located outside Hagerman is a sanctuary of waterfalls and trails that wrap around Ritter Island, a once prosperous cattle farm. The trail begins under the towering Lemmon Falls and follows about 1.8 miles through wildlife trails and sharp canyon walls. It’s also a great spot for spring bird watching. An easy walk for all skill levels.

BOX CANYON SPRINGS PRESERVE Less than two hours from Boise lies the breathtaking views of Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve. With sparkling blue, crystal clear water, it is a must-see spot on your day-trip hiking

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adventure. Hike directly down into the canyon to get a close-up of the glacial water and stunning 20-foot waterfall. The area can be notoriously windy, so be prepared. Wind calms once you’re in the canyon itself.

JUMP CREEK FALLS TRAIL Just outside Marsing, the Jump Creek Falls Trail is just under a mile, out and back, but there are miles and miles of other trails located nearby. This particular trail leads to the famed Jump Creek Falls, which is quite the sight and the perfect spot for an afternoon lunch. This is a favorite year-round dog-friendly location.

LUCKY PEAK LOOP For those looking for a workout with time to spare, the Lucky Peak Loop Trail is 13.6 miles with an impressive 3,000-foot elevation gain. This is the perfect hike before the heat of the summer, as there is minimal shade. For a warm spring afternoon, the Lucky Peak Loop is pristine.

Please note: As the earth begins to thaw, trails are often left muddy. Please avoid walking on muddy trails!

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SPRING IN S U N VA L L E Y F I N D Y O U R PA R A D I S E Spring is the perfect season to explore Sun Valley. As the snow melts, the valley awakens and offers a variety of activities. Play a round of golf, walk through wildflowers, or relax at the spa. No matter your pleasure, Sun Valley has a little something for everyone! Come explore what Sun Valley has to offer and find a paradise that is all your own.

Just a short drive from Boise, Sun Valley offers the perfect location for a weekend getaway or second home. Make lasting memories this winter in the Wood River Valley with fun for the whole family.

FAVORITE LOCAL SPOTS: An early Spring hike on the White Clouds trail perfectly frames the melting ski runs on Baldy while showcasing a variety of wildflowers.

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IDAHO’S MOONSCAPE Craters of the Moon is one of Idaho’s largest geographical destinations. Being alone in the silence of more than 2000 year old lava is both eerie and astounding. The very fine rock that crunches under your feet offer a sensation of what it may feel like to walk on the moon. The views at the summit are magnificent as the largest of the three craters is the deepest known on Earth. From the highest viewpoint you can see out and over the lava fields pinpointing dried out streams where lava once flowed through 1,117 square miles.

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These lava streams solidified at certain points creating cavities underneath the surface where it continued to flow forming now-empty tunnels that pushed lava over the endless overlook of the uninhabitable landscape. One of these lava cavities is called the Indian Lava Tunnel which stretches over 800 feet long and is over 25 feet deep in some areas. After exploring this particular tunnel, we exited through one of the three passages and noticed what appeared to be post volcanic ash. However, it was actually a light snow fall that quickly turned into a complete white out. As usual we experienced the drastic and unpredictable weather patterns that Mother Nature offers us here in Idaho, and on a day that was forecasted to be sunny with not a cloud in the sky! If you make it out to Craters of the Moon, we promise you will not regret the journey!

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Boise City Department of Arts & History presents Dr. Sara Dant, Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor and Chair of History at Weber State University. Hear Dr. Dant speak on the environment by registering for the April 7th event at BoiseArtsAndHistory.org. She will be the keynote speaker May 24th at the Andrus Center Conference highlighting 50 years of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Information: BoiseState.edu/sps-andruscenter/ I am sprawled on the spongy tundra at the end of the “day,” watching as the summer solstice sun completes an undulating orbit through the sky. Here, well above the Arctic Circle, the long, languid days offer a tantalizing glimpse of the wealth of nature that was once America. My husband Dan and I have joined thousands of Porcupine caribou migrating north out of the Brooks Range. Their route (and ours) follows the Hulahula River to the Beaufort Sea in an ancient circuit to calve their young. It is impossible not to be gobsmacked by the experience. I am simultaneously struck by the aching beauty of this wild landscape and by a deep foreboding for the future of this superlative Last Frontier.

The Arctic is not really the “top” of the world, of course, but the idea provides a useful concept for surveying the continent’s deep history. For many, the American West has long been synonymous with hope and renewal. Understanding how our unique landscape has shaped and been shaped by the diverse people who have called it “home” is the best way, ultimately, to arrive at a land ethic that allows for development and preservation. At once delicately fragile and remarkably resilient, the arid West has been vulnerable to environmental damage. The scars of centuries of exploitation here can’t hide under luxurious eastern green camouflage. Deserts, it turns out, were not meant to bloom. But the West abides. Indeed, as writer Wallace Stegner reminds us, “This is the native home of hope.” Losing Eden is my act of hope that we might yet learn the environmental lessons of the past and my valentine to the West that I love.

The author of several prize-winning articles, a precedent-setting Expert Witness Report and Testimony on Stream Navigability upheld by the Utah Supreme Court, and co-author of the Encyclopedia of American National Parks, Dr. Dant is also an advisor and interviewee for Ken Burns’ forthcoming documentary film The American Buffalo. She is currently working on the second edition of her book Losing Eden: An Environmental History of the American West (Wiley, 2017)

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Extreme Sledding at Over 81 mph Meridian’s Andrew Blaser represented the USA in the sport of Skeleton at the Beijing Winter Olympics ARTICLE BY KENDALL HOULTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY IBSFSLIDING + PROVIDED

Meridian Lifestyle caught up with Olympian and Meridian native Andrew Blaser as he was heading to the closing ceremonies of the Beijing 2022 Olympics on February 20th. “The Olympics have been a really awesome experience as a whole,” Blaser said. “For most athletes just being here is an honor. We have all worked for four years to have the opportunity to put on a Team USA uniform.”

The village for Skeleton athletes in Yanqing districts is about 58 miles northwest of the Chinese capital. ”Our village was just sliding sports and alpine skiing so we were a little secluded and had some major travel time to get to other events if we chose to do so,” Blaser explained, “Altogether the support I felt and the

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Ranch House at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards at 11 AM: Cycling race in Eagle foothills with food and drinks available at the Ranch House afterward. Bikereg.com

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6-9 - THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Morrison Center at 7:30 PM: Nickelodeon musical based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg; Book by Kyle Jarrow MorrisonCenter.com

9 - FIELD OF DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Storey Park baseball diamonds at 9:30 AM: The Meridian Chamber of Commerce is hosting 8 softball teams, vendors, and a BBQ pit for the community. MeridianChamber.org

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16 - SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA Caldwell’s Indian Creek Plaza at 11 AM: 20,000 eggs, meet the Easter bunny, Homes of Idaho ‘cutest chick’ contest, and other children’s activities. CityOfCaldwell.org

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24 - HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES SPRING 2022 Stephen C. Guerber Park at 3 PM: Kids from Pre-K to 8th grade can enjoy this 5-week running program in the spring and/ or fall. RunSignUp.com

25 - COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR Rocky Mountain High School at 9 AM: Providing West Ada high school students the opportunity to connect with employers, colleges and organizations, research companies, and post-secondary options. WestAda.org

29 - SWINGIN’ FOR DREAMS GOLF TOURNAMENT Lakeview Golf Club Meridian at 8 AM: Tournament raising money to help summer camp Camp River Run. CampRiverRun.org

30 & 1 - IDAHO RENAISSANCE FAIRE Kuna Greenbelt at 10 AM: Gathering of Renaissance lords and ladies, knights and peasants, and merchants with their wares.

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