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Publisher, Linda Lantzy is thrilled to announce that "Seasons of the 208" received 2nd place in the Idaho Press Club's 2025 award for General Excellence - Periodical!
Two of our staff also received awards -
Ken Levy - 2nd Place - Periodical Writing - Serious Feature
Meredith Messinger - 3rd Place - Design - Periodical Cover
These awards were based off the Winter 2025 edition. Get yourself a copy in our Back Issues.
(Just a note- These were the only three categories that we entered. We know that all of our writers would have had excellent chances of winning an award.)
Sadly, it just was not financially feasible to enter everyone.
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Join us in appreciating the greatness of the Gem State as we transition through the seasons.
Spring 26 Issue is Here!
In this Issue
Seasons Bonus- Rails to Trails Adventure Cycling
Outdoors in Idaho~ Making a Perfect Day from Horrible Ski Conditions
Poetry of Place~ Column by Leland Howard
Inspired by Nature~ Artist Spotlights (x4)
Idahome Essay~ (reader submitted)
Idaho Gems (History, Geology, Archaeology and Culture pieces)
(New!) 208 Treasures
Wild in Idaho~ Spring Prom
One Incredible Idahoan- Sara Focht
Hiking Idaho- Day Hike Feature
Photo Essay~ Symphony of Color and Sound
Destination- Lewis Clark Valley
Calendar of Events
Mind Games- Brain Puzzles
Outdoors in Idaho- The Owyhee Half-mile of Hell
Opinion~ Salmon and the Snake River Dams
Season's Bounty- Morel mushrooms
From Nature's Journal- Column by Shane Davila
New to the Sport (learning a new Idaho pastime)- Fly Fishing
Epic Idaho (Photo spread)
Adventures Ahead - White Bird and Hells Canyon (day trip)
State Park Spotlight- Thousand Springs State Park
Professional Perspective~ Idaho Dept of Fish and Game
A Bygone Era (historical short)
Ode to Idaho~ Poetry Feature
View a sample of our Spring issue
Our Story
At Seasons of the 208, we are passionate about sharing the unique character of Idaho. Our mission is to bring together the diverse elements that make the state remarkable. Through compelling visual narratives and engaging content, we showcase the essence of the state of Idaho and the people who make it exceptional in a full color quarterly publication, printed on premium paper.