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State of the Big Wood

Join Project Big Wood for the launch of The State of the Big Wood—an annual snapshot of the river we all call home. Built from collaborative data, sweat, and stories gathered across the basin, this isn’t just a report—it’s a yearly river manual for anglers, outfitters, landowners, students, families, and anyone invested in building a better Big Wood River. We’ll screen a short film featuring local characters and open the floor after a keynote by our board president, Kenny Van Zant. $25 Ticket Includes: – Light Appetizers – A pint of Big Woody Lager – A copy of the 2025 State of the Big Wood – Film screening Help us raise $30K to change the future of the Big Wood through data, education, advocacy, and earthworks programs.

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Dining, Wellness

Eating Healthy & Sustainably in Sun Valley

While the Wood River Valley may be a bit lacking in options when it comes to big bulk goods, it is abundant with opportunities for eating healthily and sustainably. As exhibited by retirees you’re sure to find passing you seemingly effortlessly on the Nordic or bike trails, this is a community that cares exceptionally about health, and it also shows in the many local efforts to bring healthy eating to our little town.  5B Fruit 5B Fruit, located downstairs in the Leadville building offers a wide array of smoothies, juices and bowls crafted with all kinds of antioxidant berries and seeds as well as unique add-on options such as bee pollen, bamboo charcoal, hemp protein and more.  You’ll also find a slew of 3oz “shots” tailored to cure your hangover, cold or post workout dehydration. What’s more, 5B fruit grows organic kale and spinach in their greenhouse located south of Bellevue, and at the end of the day their juicing pulp and compost is used to enrich planting soil or feed free range chickens.   GLOW A fusion between a health food store and café, GLOW is completely plant-based. In addition to a variety of smoothies, bowls and juices, GLOW also provides a …