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This strangely-shaped state is located between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest, making it an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Believe it or not, there is more to see in Idaho than fields of potato farms; the state has a higher concentration of lakes than anywhere else in the United States, boasts an abundance of national forests and wilderness areas, and even sports one of the nation’s deepest gorges. The area that is on temporarily known by Idaho was home to the Shoshone and Bannock people until a fateful moment in 1860 when miners discovered gold in Pierce. After the discovery of gold, miners flocked to the mountains of Idaho, discovering lead and silver as well. Idaho joined the Union in 1890 and fell subject to homesteaders and settlers. Today tourism is one of Idaho’s top industries, and the state attracts thrill-seekers and skiers alike with its pristine wilderness.

Idaho’s capital, Boise, is the state’s largest city and home to an array of activities that can satisfy even the pickiest traveler. The city is offers a stunning array of arts and cultural attractions that can appeal to the culture-seeking tourist. Visitors can stop by the Boise Art Museum to view more than 3,000 works of art that combine twentieth century American art with American Realism, ceramics and Northwest art. Guests can stop by the Idaho Ann Frank Human Rights Education Center to view a spectacular memorial tucked away within an educational park. Those who enjoy theater can catch a show at the Boise Contemporary Theatre, or stop by the annual Idaho Shakespeare Festival. The best part about Boise: it is surrounded by forests and mountains. Visitors can walk or bicycle along the 25 mile long Riverside Greenbelt Path or explore the beautiful Boise foothills from the Ridge to Rivers Trailhead.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the plethora of Idaho’s spectacular natural attractions. Those who are willing to hop in a car and tour the state will be rewarded with a variety of exciting activities and memorable sights. Visitors can explore the St. Anthony Sand Dunes on ATVs or view the spectacular wind-carved Balanced Rock in the Salmon Falls Creek Canyon, which stands 48 feet tall and balances on a precarious pedestal that is a mere 3 feet by 17 inches. Guests can take a hike in the Bitterroot National Forest, which features 1.6 million acres of forest—the greatest continuous pristine wilderness in the continental United States. The forest is home to the spectacular Bitterroot Range, the Frank Church River of No Return and the stunning Selway River. Adventurous visitors can stop by Hells Canyon National Recreation, near Lewiston, to view the deepest river gorge in all of North America. Guests can view the canyon via hiking trails, horses, rafts or jet boats.
Idaho Falls is the state’s third largest city, located along the stunning Snake River. The town features a staggering 1,200 acres of park area. Guests to this town can enjoy the culture at the Museum of Idaho or the Collectors Corner Museum. The city is also home to the Tautphaus Zoo, which features a variety of exotic animals and allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with wildlife in a walk-through aviary. Visitors can walk or bike along the 14-mile Snake River Greenbelt or look for mountain goats and big horn sheep in the nearby Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Some of Idaho’s most popular attractions are its beautiful ski resorts. Sun Valley claims the title as one of the best ski resorts in the country, making it a very popular destination for skiers and snowboarders alike. Nearby Ketchum offers a cornucopia of restaurants, boutiques and hotels for those who want to spend some time off the slopes. Visitors can also view famed American writer Ernest Hemmingway’s grave in nearby Hailey.

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