When Glenda Barry was a little girl in the early 1950s, she loved rummaging through trash in search of hidden wonders. Her memories remind us that, sometimes, what others discard can become personal treasures waiting to be found.

This summer, Idaho drivers might spot a nostalgic sight: retro black and white license plates proclaiming “World Famous Potatoes,” a throwback to the 1950s. The state is reintroducing these iconic plates, allowing residents to embrace a piece of Idaho’s rich heritage.