SHOSHONE, Idaho — For 15 years, the third weekend in September has brought cowboys, poets, musicians, and their fans to the small town of Shoshone for the Lost N Lava Cowboy Gathering.

"For this small town in South Central Idaho, sitting here all by itself, to host this event with some of the finest cowboy poetry in music you'll hear anywhere," said John Adkins, who has been bringing his art to Lost N Lava for seven years alongside Maria Donnelly.

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"It's just delightful that they do it, and it's wonderful that the town keeps it going, and we certainly hope that it keeps going as well," Adkins said.

Lost N Lava is one of a handful of gatherings dedicated to sharing c

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