VALLEY OF OPPORTUNITY
Manipura, the solar plexus chakra, represents human power. Experiences to empower our best selves can be found here. #57 READ, CONTRIBUTE TO AND COMMENT ON THE WOOD RIVER WEEKLY
Action: Read, contribute to and comment on the Wood River Weekly. Intention: Our tagline is ‘Your Voice in the Wood River Valley’ and that’s true only if you read our news articles and commentary, contact us with story ideas or news info, and comment on social media or in a letter to our editor, Eric Valentine, at news@woodriverweekly.com. Information: Check out woodriverweekly.com and newsstands across the Valley.
#58 SEE SOME SOFTBALL
Action: See Some Softball Intention: Wood River Legacy Softball is dedicated to providing a program that will help girls gain self-confidence, become leaders, and strengthen their social and emotional health through the game of softball. Good sportsmanship, self-discipline, teamwork and dedication are our focus, while teaching the fundamentals of the game. That’s something worth show-
ing up for, even as a fan. Information: Around mid-June, the annual Wood River Mountain Classic fastpitch softball tournament takes place in Hailey. Girls ages 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-up compete. Visit WoodRiverSoftball.org for details.
#59 GO ROCKHOUNDING
Action: Go Rockhounding Intention: Idaho is known as the “Gem State” for good reason. A love of the outdoors and a geologically curious mind find their perfect match in hunting the rare and beautiful gems of the Wood River Valley. The Idaho Land Board declares the state’s varied regions a “mineral collector’s storehouse.” In Blaine County, amethyst is found near Hailey; copper, silver, lead and zinc are abundant, too. In Bellevue and Carey, look for jasper and agate. Consider pairing your adventure with books like The Crystal Alchemist: A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking the Transformative Power of Gems and Stones. There’s power in rocks! Information: There are many resources for rockhounding in the area, though we love Garrett Romaine’s book “Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide to 99 of the State’s Best Rockhounding Sites.” A large preview of the book, complete with local sites, is available online on Google Books for free.
SAWTOOTH BOTANICAL GARDEN (est. 1995)
A community resource showcasing native and cultivated plants that flourish at high altitude Youth and adult educational programming | Facility rental available | Volunteer opportunities Home of the Garden of Infinite Compassion
Tours upon request | Gift shop | Wildflower Walks sbgarden.org | 208-726-9358 | 11 Gimlet Road (5 miles south of Ketchum) Garden is accessible dawn to dusk; visit sbgarden.org for Visitor Center hours Celebrating Plants … Inspiring People! 101 Things To Do | Summer & Fall 2022
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