Letter: Federal cuts threaten our valley’s recreation economy

Letter: Federal cuts threaten our valley’s recreation economy

Rarely does a day go by when most of us living in the Eagle River Valley don’t pinch ourselves to make sure our lives are real. Life here is almost too good to be true. Recent experiences include eating at a locally owned Mexican restaurant, noting a license plate that said FISHSKi, spotting the first raft floating down the Eagle River, observing a bull elk cross the river, biking, and swapping out AT, downhill and snowshoe gear for hiking shoes…

Perspective | Why federal cuts threaten our community’s future

I’ll never forget the feeling of being caught by a net. Growing up in a family rich with love but lean on resources, my teenage years were tricky. Intelligence and athletic ability opened some doors, but the stark reality of limited income slammed many others shut. It would have been easy for a student like me to sink under these circumstances, but instead, a net of support caught me.… The post Perspective | Why federal cuts threaten our communi…