Facts about Idaho – Exploring the Gem State
Idaho is known for its stunning natural beauty.
Idaho is home to the deepest gorge in North America, Hell’s Canyon.
Idaho is famous for its potatoes, producing about one-third of the United States’ potatoes.
Idaho’s state motto is Esto perpetua, which means Let it be perpetual.
The tallest sand dune in North America, Bruneau Dunes, can be found in southern Idaho.
Idaho is the 43rd state to be admitted to the United States.
The Shoshone Falls in Idaho are often referred to as the Niagara Falls of the West.
The largest wilderness area in the contiguous United States, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, is located in Idaho.
The Idaho State Capitol is the only capitol building in the United States that is heated by geothermal water.
Idaho is home to the world’s largest elk population.
The famous author Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote in Idaho.
The Idaho National Laboratory is the country’s leading center for nuclear energy research.
Idaho is home to the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest, held annually in Weiser.
Idaho has more than 3,100 miles of river, making it a popular destination for rafting and fishing.
Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho is a unique landscape that resembles the surface of the moon.
Sun Valley, Idaho, is known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding resorts.
The Snake River, which flows through Idaho, is the tenth-longest river in the United States.
Facts about Idaho – Exploring the Gem State part 2
Idaho has the largest population of Basques outside of Europe.
The state song of Idaho is called Here We Have Idaho.
Idaho is home to a thriving craft beer scene, with numerous breweries across the state.
The Peregrine Fund located in Boise, is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey.
The first federally-protected wilderness area in the United States, the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, is located in Idaho.
The Idaho State Museum in Boise showcases the state’s history, culture, and natural resources.
The Craters of the Moon National Monument was used by Apollo astronauts for training before their moon missions.
The popular soda brand, Hansen’s, originated in Idaho.
The first steam-operated passenger train in the Pacific Northwest ran in Idaho.
The State of Idaho is named after a Native American word meaning gem of the mountains.
The famous explorer Meriwether Lewis passed through Idaho during his expedition with William Clark.
The Teton Range, part of the Rocky Mountains, extends into the eastern part of Idaho.
Idaho has the most usable hot springs in the United States.
The first ski resort in Idaho, Sun Valley, opened in 19
Idaho has the largest population of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states.
The Idaho State University in Pocatello is the state’s third-largest university.
The Hells Gate State Park in Idaho offers a range of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking.
The state of Idaho has 72 named waterfalls.
Idaho is known for its dry climate and abundance of sunshine.
The Snake River is a popular destination for white-water rafting.
Idaho’s state flower is the syringa, a type of lilac.
The famous jazz musician, Gene Harris, was born in Boise, Idaho.
Idaho is home to the world’s largest potato chip factory.
The Idaho State University is a leading institution for nuclear research and development.
Silverwood Theme Park, located in northern Idaho, is the largest theme park in the Northwest.
Idaho has the largest wilderness complex outside of Alaska, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise is the only Anne Frank memorial in the United States.
The annual Idaho Potato Drop in Boise is one of the most unique New Year’s Eve celebrations in the country.