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Sun Valley Magazine is a biannual local interest and lifestyle magazine headquartered in Hailey, Idaho which was established in 1973. [1]

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History and profile

The magazine was launched in 1973. [1] Michael Riedel was the owner of the magazine, and Laurie Sammis was the editor of the magazine between 1990 and 1993. [1] Earls Communications acquired the magazine in 1993 and combined it with Valley Magazine. [1] NW Publishing Group owned the magazine until December 2000 when Valley Publishing led by Laurie Sammis bought it. [1] The frequency of Sun Valley Magazine is biannual. [1] Since then Laurie Sammis has been owner and publisher of the magazine. [2]

The magazine covers life in the area of Sun Valley, Idaho, including arts, food and drink, health and adventure. As Sun Valley is a town for outdoor recreation, Sun Valley Magazine's adventure section primarily focuses on the recreational activities in the region, such as skiing, hiking and mountain biking. Sun Valley Magazine also features articles on income-generating activities in Hailey, Idaho, such as beekeeping. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Greg Stahl (27 December 2000). "Sun Valley Magazine purchased". Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. "Laurie Sammis. Board Chair". Flourish Foundation. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  3. Gwen Ashley Walters (16 July 2018). "Sun Valley Magazine: Nature's Nectar". Pen and Fork. Retrieved 23 August 2020.