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🌱 Why Ketchum’s Wagon Days is earning statewide historic recognition this year

Ketchum, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • Why Ketchum’s Wagon Days is earning statewide historic recognition this year

Also on today's calendar: KBAC Member Meeting-June and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 37.
  • Friday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• American Dog Derby honored with 2026 Esto Perpetua Award (rexburgstandardjournal.com) — Ketchum’s iconic Wagon Days celebration is among several Idaho heritage festivals being honored with 2026 Esto Perpetua Awards from the Idaho State Historic Preservation Society. The recognition underscores how long-running community traditions, from Ashton’s American Dog Derby to events in Wallace and Weiser, help keep Idaho history alive and shared across generations.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)
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