Most Treasure Valley locals have seen the Indian Creek Plaza or Idaho Botanical Garden's holiday lights from the ground — but have you seen them from 1,000 feet in the air?

The lights of the Treasure Valley spread out below a Robinson R44 helicopter, operated by flight instructor Jeffery Davidson and student Tyler Roberts, of Silverhawk Aviation Academy, during an early morning flight on Friday. Brian Myrick / Idaho Press

Silverhawk Aviation Academy has launched its annual Christmas Light Helicopter Tours, offering flights from Caldwell to every corner of the valley. The flight academy, based in Caldwell, provides flight training, discovery flights, helicopter tours and private charters.

Christmas light tours are available seven days a week and accommodate up to three passengers for

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