Image via WikipediaAfter initially challenging the charges against them, the killers later plead guilty to their crimes. The judge in the case ruled that the bear cub was not killed in self-defense as the defendants claimed. Both men will serve prison time and pay fines and restitution. The nearly $20,000 in restitution will go to …read more.

Boise, Idaho / Treasure Valley Earth Fest 2006 Information Atlanta Gold Mine Community ForumThursday, April 13 at 7 pmStudent Union Building, Jordan B.Boise State University, BoiseThe dangers of using cyanide and other toxic chemicals to process ore from a proposed gold mine near Atlanta, Idaho will be spelled out at a community forum at Boise …read more.

It’s about that time of the year again (sweet!), which means backpacking season is just about to begin. Check out this great Spring Training guide from Backpacker.com!

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeThis true story illustrates the plight of Yellowstone Grizzly Bear recovery in IdahoSource: Rocky Barker/IdahoStatesman.com My Initial Thoughts: The bowhunter in the article; Dan Walters disgusts me to no end. The mere mention of how he put 1 arrow in and left her to bleed to death overnight, then brag …read more.

Check out Nationwide winter weather alerts, watches and warnings – as it happens via interactive map! Screen Capture of the Weather Alert Map View real time map Additional Resources: Links to Northwest road reports provided by the Department of Transportation by state > Find out how much snow is really on the ground – view …read more.

I was really stoked when I stumbled upon Leonardo DiCaprio’s Eco-Site when researching Global Warming. I love it when someone highly influential dedicates part of their life to a good cause. Granted; our society gives celebrity types way too much power – at least a select few are utilizing that power in positive ways. His …read more.