Billed as a glimpse of some of the utility uses of aircraft in the world today, the film discusses the various businesses and social services that are positively impacted by aviation. Law enforcement, business and recreational travel, livestock management, energy resource maintenance, and emergency medical response are among the uses for airplanes shown in the film.

Discusses the Peace River District in Alberta, Canada, one of the most important grain-producing regions in the country. Both traditional and contemporary aspects of homesteading in the area are explored: clearing land, cutting lumber, building homes, vegetable gardening, animal husbandry, and the preparation of crop fields. The harvesting of the grain crop concludes the film.

Examines the Sawtooth Mountains region of Idaho, specifically the wide variety of amateur and professional aviators that visit the area. The towns of Mackay and Challis are presented as hospitable landing sites for airplanes in the region, and the amenities found in these places are shown in detail.

Describes the training and equipment needed to prepare smokejumpers -- firefighters that parachute in to the site of a forest fire -- for active duty. The film follows several young men as they attend smokejumper training camp in Idaho, and it concludes with the actual battling of a lightning fire near Telephone Creek in the central region of the state.

Uses narration and visuals to explore the various natural and man-made features of Montana. Elements represented in the film include: animal and plant life in nature, geysers, Native American tribes, fishing, farming and agriculture, livestock management, ranching from a covered wagon, rodeo events, parachuting and other recreational sports, and urban development. Emphasis is placed on the airplane's relationship with these varied facets of Montana's culture.

Billed as "the easiest method of travel yet devised by man," aviation is discussed in terms of both its efficiency and its comfort. The film focuses on businessmen as among those most likely to benefit from advances in air travel, and it further describes the various levels of service now available to the modern consumer, such as executive planes, air taxis and rental cars. The second half of the film discusses training courses for those businessmen that wish to own and operate their own small aircraft.

A fictional narrative concerning a hunter that separates from his more prepared companion and subsequently becomes lost in a snowy forest. After a period of panic, the lost hunter regains his composure and begins to implement safety procedures that lead to his rescue. The importance of proper outdoor preparation and equipment is emphasized by the film as the protagonist undergoes his ordeal.

The story of eggs is the story of Poultry in Review. The film traces the history of the poultry industry in Idaho from its beginnings in 1918. Regulations and organizations such as the Idaho Egg Producers are discussed as key facets of industrial growth, as is proper documentation of farming statistics throughout the fowl-raising process. Conditions within poultry facilities are also addressed: sanitation, adequate housing, proper feed, transportation, and slaughter.

Emphasizes the increased need for smaller regional airports across the country. Discusses the wide range of professionals that use airplanes in the 1950s as a means of remaining competitive in the marketplace. Businesses and public services said to benefit from such aviation expansion include: farming, firefighting, logging, and transportation.

Explains how individuals debilitated by disease or by accident are taught to perform the activities of daily living again. Shows and describes techniques of physical therapy and occupational therapy. Patients advance from bed to wheelchair and crutch activity.

Demonstrates how a pilot's considered judgment and ability to make a good flight decision determine both personal safety and the overall safety of the aircraft. Negative personal characteristics that can influence flying practices are discussed: false pride, exhibitionism, rebellion against the rules, laziness, impatience, over-confidence, and indecisiveness. Two additional factors are also discussed: alcohol, and the element called the stimulus of the moment. This discussion is followed by a simulated flight experience involving varying aviation practices. One decision leads to a successful flight conclusion, and the other is fatal.

Departing from Idaho, a group of vacationers in a small aircraft visit both Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks while traveling south across the United States. The final destination for the group is Mexico, and the remainder of the film represents a travelogue of the country. Both urban and rural locales in Mexico are explored, and the film discusses the various options for recreation: beaches, restaurants, bullfights, parades, art museums, and other such places of interest.

Billed as a building information film, this commercial for the Boise Payette Lumber Company shows construction goods in various stages of production and use. Building materials highlighted include: paper-overlaid panel for sheathing and sub-floor purposes,laminated studs, and paper-overlaid exterior siding.

Summarizes the history of Potlatch Forest Inc., an American diversified forest products company based in Spokane, Washington. The forestry and logging practices of the company are discussed by the film, as well as Potlatch Forest Inc.'s various wood and paper products. Environmental issues such as fire prevention and reforestation are also addressed in the film.

Demonstrates an emergency method for non-instrument rated airplane pilots to use when they have by accident become caught in inclement weather without ground reference of any kind. The narration in the film demonstrates how pilots on visual-flight-regulation flight plans, caught in weather near an airport, can be talked out of a dangerous situation by knowledgeable aviation tower personnel via radio.

Describes the history of the Air Taxi organization: National Air Taxi Service has been made possible through the cooperation of the twenty-four scheduled airlines with air taxi operators of the United States. These operators are members of the National Air Taxi Conference, an organization started in 1950 for the purpose of building a national air transport system that will reach into every American community. Discusses the benefits of smaller aircraft service expansion, particularly to those in government and business that rely upon rapid transportation.

Pertains to the history of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, an organization that was founded in 1931 to increase procedural uniformity across the United States: Their work is to foster aviation as an industry; as a mode of transporation for persons and property; and as an arm of national defense. Discusses the role of state agencies in the field of aeronautics, as well as the rapid evolution of airplane travel itself. Specific standards are emphasized, particularly those related to the building of new airports and aircraft.

Examines the various treatment services provided by a physical rehabilitation center. Exercises are discussed as a means of improving the health of patients, as is the prescription of medications in specific circumstances.

Describes and demonstrates various techniques for individual survival under cold weather conditions. An actor on skis is shown navigating a wilderness area in the wintertime. He demonstrates how to make a lean-to from green tree boughs, how to construct a protective cave in the snow, and how to eat and sleep in these emergency shelters.

Explores the natural features and park amenities of Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho. Actors portraying a young couple tour the various sights of Craters of the Moon, and a narrator explains the rock formations and other natural pheonmena to be found in the park. An annual celebration honoring regional culture is also highlighted.

Describes the route from the town of Mountain Home to the Sawtooth Mountains, both located in Idaho. Illustrated maps and nature footage of the route are complemented by narration that describes the trail in detail. Several recreational pastimes of the area are highlighted by the film, including fishing, boating, and horseback riding.

Portrays a trail ride into Idaho mountain country using the pack string method, whereby tethered pack animals are used to carry gear in and out of remote areas. Illustrated maps are used to further document the route taken by the pack string party. Wild animals, plants, and geological formations from the area are documented by the film. Various pastimes specific to this type of recreation are also represented: camping, reshoeing of horses, fishing on a remote lake, and exploring an abandoned graveyard.

Reviews the history of Idaho, from its establishment as a territory to its inclusion as the 43rd state in the Union. Key figures in Idaho history such as Lewis and Clark are given particular attention, as are the agricultural achievements that distinguish the state. Images of wildlife and nature that help to define the landscape of Idaho are also presented.

Explains the circumstances surrounding the 1959 floods that occurred in Boise, Idaho: a range fire in the city's foothills, followed by a high intensity rain storm. Examines the fire and flood damage through both narration and images. Discusses how state agencies created trenches and added new plant life to prevent future flooding from the city's surrounding mountains.

Presented by the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Intermountain Region.

Addresses the attitude of the professional driver regarding self-conduct, maintenance of the vehicle, and the driving of the truck itself. Concerns itself primarily with drivers of rigs that are on long hauls, and especially with drivers on nonstop, day-and-night runs. Key points of truck safety are covered: the cause of fatal accidents and their prevention; controlling emotional reactions when driving; self-discipline and professionalism; mechanical considerations and inspections; mechanical defects that cause the most accidents; blind spots; and the vehicle safety check.

The manufacturing of lumber products is shown in detail, from the point where the log enters the mill to the final work of stacking and shipping the dried lumber. Work is performed by skilled machine operators, and the film documents the professional and personal lives of five such lumber workers.

A dramatization that shows how one Amerian housewife, Darlene Latham, works to reduce her fear of flying. The true story is told through Darlene's own narration, as well as through the participation of her husband and children. After the Latham family purchases an airplane, Darlene becomes increasingly antagonistic toward flying. Desiring to break this pattern, she finds a solution in the Pinch-Hitter training course developed by the Department of Aviation at Ohio State University.

A sponsored film that serves as a report on the condition of Idaho public schools in 1965. Discusses several issues facing Idaho grade schools, high schools, and vocational schools, particularly the problem of losing teaching professionals to neighboring states. The film details several priorities that Idaho must acknowledge in order to maintain a strong public education system.

Documents the nine mllion acres of primitive wilderness around Potlatch, Idaho referred to as Potlatch country. Within the diverse habitat captured by the film are many species of wildlife: cougar, bear, deer, elk, moose, beaver, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, and an assortment of fowl.

Addesses the issue of the Idaho State Sales Tax Referendum of 1966, also known as Referendum 1. Emphasizes the positive impact this tax would have on the state educational system. Images of primary, secondary, and higher education classrooms are shown to bolster the pro-tax narrative. Citizens in various other public forums are shown discussing the subject of the upcoming election.

Tree farming methods and logging practices used in Idaho are presented, as are the men who work in the woods. The first half of the film deals with forestry: the elements a tree needs to grow; the job of an industrial forester; the decision-making process that marks a tree for cutting. The second half of the film deals with logging and logging methods: the techniques of falling, bucking, skidding, and loading are shown in detail.

Delineates the nature of flying in Montana, particularly the changes in aviation that are taking place across the state. Innovations to aviation discussed by the film include: increased air routes, new airlines and aircraft, longer runways, updated terminal buildings, and improved navigational aids.

Presents the American West as a vacation destination, and discusses the electrical power needed to facilitate a brisk tourist trade. Hanford Nuclear Plant, the Centralia Steam Plant, the proposed Trojan Power Plant are all discussed as solutions to energy demands. The Snake River and its various hydroelectric dams and reservoirs are also examined to illustrate the relationship between power and recreation.

Documents the log drive of the North Fork of the Clearwater River in Northern Idaho. The log drive, which was a long-standing practice in Northern Idaho, is coming to an end, and the film is a composite record of the drives of 1966 and 1969. The film presents the work, customs and traditions of lumberjacks against a river and forest background. Wanigans -- floating homes of the men while on a drive -- are also discussed.

Examines the beef-raising industry of Idaho, particularly the production problems and methods present in the 1970s. Through range imagery and narration, the working of cattle is discussed as an industry, a philosophy, and a way of life.

Uses clips from previous Film Originals titles and Smith family home movies to create a motion picture scrapbook of life in the United States from 1910 to 1950. Highlights include: the Model T; the barnstorming pilots of the twenties; hand-picked cotton; various farm activities.

Explores the White Cloud Mountains, a range in the Sawtooth National Recreation area in central Idaho. Beginning in Sawtooth Valley and traveling up Fourth of July Creek to the Silver Dollar Mine in Strawberry Basin, the White Cloud Moutains are then presented from both the ground and the air. Boulder Chain Lakes, Castle Peak, and Baker Lake are similarly documented for their scenic qualities, and for the diversity of their plant and animal life.

The film examines the efforts of the Youth Alternatives group in Boise, Idaho. Seeking to provide activities for those young people that complain there is nothing to do, the group promotes healthy alternatives to drinking and drug use. Dances, church attendance, water and winter sports, BMX bicycle racing, and peer counseling are among the options presented by Youth Alternatives to the Boise community.

A local advertisement for the election of a sheriff in the city of Boise, Idaho. The exterior and interior of the Ada County-Boise City Public Safety Building are shown. A law enforcement officer reenacts a response call to the scene of a traffic accident.

Presents various city scenes and images of downtown life in Boise, Idaho. Several church-related events are shown, many of which involve singing and dancing in a group setting at the Central Assembly in Boise.

Discusses the various aspects of cattle farming in Idaho. Breeding, branding, feeding, vaccinations, herd size, and the movement of cattle herds are all addressed in the film.

A promotional film that serves to support the tourist industry in the State of Idaho. Outdoor activities are emphasized, and recreational highlights include: rafting, hunting, fishing, skiing, mountain climbing, hiking, rodeo events, and water sports. Nightlife and regional cuisine are also promoted in the film.

A compilation of clips from previous Film Originals titles and Smith family home movies. Serving to promote appreciation for and celebrate the greater history of Idaho, the film emphasizes both the natural wonders and the cultural pastimes that distinguish the state.

A compilation of clips from previous Film Originals titles, as well as from other projects photographed by George Smith. Beginning with material from 1949, the film discusses the impact that aviation has had on the modern world. Many professional and recreational uses for aeroplanes are addressed, and particular emphasis is placed on the advances in business, science, and agriculture that have resulted from the widespread use of aircraft.

Smoke Jumpers presents a portrait of those firefighters that parachute in to the sites of forest fires. Folks Around Here Fly examines the Sawtooth Mountains region of Idaho, specifically the wide variety of amateur and professional aviators that visit the area. The Air Age discusses the various businesses and social services that are positively impacted by aviation.

Airport America emphasizes the increased need for smaller regional airports across the country and discusses the wide range of professionals that use airplanes in the 1950s as a means of remaining competitive in the marketplace. Flying Businessman focuses on businessmen as among those most likely to benefit from advances in air travel, and describes the various levels of service now available to the modern consumer, such as executive planes, air taxis and rental cars.