Around the Valley: with Karen Huwe

We spent the Fourth of July week with family and friends in Idaho at Winchester Lake State Park. We all enjoyed activities, including a community parade, fishing, kayaking, bike riding, bird watching, and fireworks.

At our campsite, four baby robins in a nest were constantly being fed by their mom. We were able to see them fledge before we left. A ground squirrel visited often to the delight of grandson Elijah.

The City of Winchester's annual Winchester Days celebration is the first weekend in July. There was a car show, a parade, music, raffles, and vendors throughout the event. Smokey the Be...