Labor Day weekend concludes the summer vacation season
for the Island Park Caldera. On balance, it has been a good summer. Considering
that the entire country west of us was lit up like a group birthday cake at an
old folk’s home, not having to deal with fires has made this a great summer.
Local merchants reported an increase in sales this year.
Many of those merchants made improvements to their businesses. The Hurds
experienced a successful first summer after purchasing and remodeling Robin’s
Roost. Connie Funkhauser made it through this summer with grace after moving
her restaurant/bar across Highway 20 from Island Park Lodge to Connie’s. Jamie
Phillips did well after moving Out Back Reality next to Connie’s and
incorporating The Grind Coffee Shop into the location. Apparently loading up on
caffeine helps realtors become more successful! Wendell at Henry’s Lake Station had a full
campground all summer and the North end of the caldera didn’t look uninhabited.
Do you think the flags helped or was it just The Munching Moose’s tacos?
Joe Williams got a pretty new wrecker and a new name,
Island Park Towing. Chad’s remodel of
the riverside motel along Henry’s Fork and his invaluable assistance in
rebuilding the boat launch road at Big Springs improved the appearance of the Mack’s
Inn area. Café Sabor purchased their location from Chad this spring and became
a permanent member of the community. Locals meet on Thursday’s to rejoice and
partake of the “burrito supreme special”.
Other individuals tried their hand at operating new
businesses in Island Park. Tim Vorweiller opened a bar in Shotgun and the
Shotgun Store reopened this summer. Forgive any unintentionally slight by not
mentioning any business and your hard work as well.
As the visitors flee to their lives on the flat, calm
once again begins to envelope the pine forests of Island Park. It was overall a
good summer. Hopefully the winter that is in front of us will be snowy and
successful as well.
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