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As long as man can remember the majestic Squaw Butte has stood guard over a Emmett valley. Squaw Butte has been a source of countless legends to the early settlers, and to all who came later. The legends about Squaw Butte were told and re-told by the old-timers, but only a few of [...]
Welcome to Idaho Yak
My Uncle Paul, who had a cabin on the shore of Payette Lake always threaten us kids that if we did not behave he would feed us to Sharlie. So today I am going to tell you the story of Slimy Slim, better known in Idaho as Sharlie. Sharlie inhabits Payette Lake here in [...]
Welcome to Idaho Yak
The massacre of the Alexander Ward party on August 20, 1854, was the culmination of Indian activities that led to the closing of Hudsons Bay Companys Fort Boise and Fort Hall. Subsequent wagon trains came with more fear, and military escorts became more common. The Ward Massacre was akin to the Utter [...]
Welcome to Idaho Yak Todays story is about Chief Tendoy, the last recognized chief of the Lemhi Shoshone tribe.
If I was to say the name Cochise, Geronimo, or Sitting Bull you would immediately recognize those names of Indian Chiefs. They are well known in history for defending their land against the encroachment of white settlers. Another [...]
Welcome to Idaho Yak
Photo from The Middle Fork and the Sheepeater War By Johnny Carrey and Cort Conley
Have you heard of Roosevelt Idaho? No, maybe you have heard of Roosevelt Lake, Idaho. Roosevelt, Named for Teddy Roosevelt, was established late in the fall before the big rush to Thunder Mountain in the beginning of 1902. Roosevelt soon [...]
Welcome to Idaho Yak Besides potatoes, what can Idahoans brag about? Idahoans have a lot to brag about. Today the Idaho yak will tell you about one of the many boasting rights Idahoans hold.
How many states can claim that no foriegn flag has ever flown over their state? According to Byron Defenbach (1933) Idaho is the only state that can [...]
Welcome to Idaho Yak A story of giving. A story of thanks. What Mrs. Small gave during the great blizzard of 1889 was returned many times over.
I would like to thank the following sponsors Lullabyland is a magical place where weary travelers on the “Parenting” journey can come and listen to the sweet songs of Paige Stroman. Cuddle up with [...]
The Green Room-a new musical by Chuck Pelletier, C. Stephen Foster and Rod Damer. The Green Room, is a charmingly heartfelt musical about four friends lives together as theater students in college. Here I was hooked from the opening number a sort of melancholy ode to the green room, which is where actors wait, schmooze, [...]
Dream Aria is highly successful Canadian musical group in a class all its own with fresh, fiery and haunting music. Elements include Rock, Techno, Progressive, Classical, New Age, Goth, and World music. Powerful raw vocals and guitar, lush keyboards, driving rhythms and inspired lyrics are abundant! Theres something for every music lover in DREAM [...]
Hardy is a well known crooner and successful entertainer. Hardy said ?Many years ago I saw Ol Blue Eyes in Las Vegas and said to myself I would like to do that. So here I am now, at 71, doing just that; so it is never too late. Hardys greatest wish is to give hope [...]
International Artist Debut Radio is excited to present internationally acclaimed music recording artist and entertainment superstar Amber. Amber was born in the Netherlands, partially raised in Germany by a mother who is a songwriter and piano teacher and by a father who is an opera singer. She was 16 years old when she started to [...]
International Artist Debut Radio is excited to present Singing Superstar Gioia Bruno. Gioia made her mark on the music scene as a member of the chartbusting Arista Records pop group Exposé. One by one, Exposé started releasing platinum selling albums (Exposure and What You Dont Know) and numerous Billboard top-ten hit singles including Come Go [...]
Amy Barbera has a voice so angelic and inspirational it pierces the soul; creating a deep connection between the vocalist and the listener. With each song, there lies a fusion of power and emotion. The combination of Amys talent, voice, lyrics, and melody have come together to create a therapeutic moment for all who listen. [...]
Niurka is a compassionate yet powerful speaker for universal peace and prosperity. Both her company Niurka, Inc. and nonprofit One in Mind serve her vision for creating social transformation through inner evolution. As a living example of the Law of Attraction in action, Niurka is a highly sought after Corporate Consultant, Peak [...]
Michelle with David Corbin, Producer Pass It On Dr. Christine Horner interviews Michelle Humphrey. Born of humble beginnings in the New York area, Michelle has risen to the top and is now living her dream. CEO and Founder of international training company, Effortless Living Institute, she is passing on her secrets of success to the [...]