LAVA HOT SPRINGS, Idaho — The Kats! Bureau at this writing is the sitting room at Lava Hot Springs Inn. I’ve ducked away from my father and owner of the business, George Katsilometes.

The annual Lava Hot Springs Fire and Ice Winterfest is back with activities for the whole family. The Winterfest is held each year on the first full weekend of February. This year, the celebration ...