LOCATION LOCATION OF IDAHO: Idaho, located in the northwestern US, is perhaps the only state to be named as a result of a hoax! The state borders Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming and the Canadian province of British Columbia. The capital is Boise.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN IDAHO:
Idaho, a Rocky Mountain state, has a rugged landscape with some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the country. Visit the state for towering, snow-capped mountain ranges, swirling white rapids, peaceful lakes and steep canyons.
MUSEUMS:
The Idaho Black History Museum was established in 1995 and is one of the few black history museums in the nation.
Boise Art Museum: The Museum is the only accredited art museum in the state. The gallery represents local and regional artwork and played an important role in Boise's growing community.
Warhawk Air Museum: The museum preserves World War II history and aviation history from the advent of flight through the space age.
Other interesting places to see are:
State Historical Society
Libraries Linking Idaho
State Library
Cultural Network
Museum of Natural History
NATIONAL PARKS:
California National Historic Trail traces the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American travelers. It can be seen in the vast lands between Casper Wyoming and the West Coast.
City of Rocks National Reserve: The area is well known for historical and geological values, scenery, and opportunities for recreation.
You can also visit:
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Minidoka Internment National Monument
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Oregon National Historic Trail
Yellowstone National Park
LAKES
COEUR D'ALENE: Drive to the end of the Lake Drive and take a brief walk to Higgins Point to view the eagles feasting on kokanee salmon. In the eastern side, the lookouts at Wolf Lodge Bay and Beauty Bay should also be on the must-see list. Bald Eagles migrate to Lake Coeur d'Alene November through February. Viewing is best right now through January.
REDFISH LAKE: Its beauty is unadulterated. A journey here is a journey for the spirit, where tranquility and adventure walk hand in hand, where harmony and balance are restored.
OTHER LAKES INCLUDE
Priest Lake
Payette Lake (McCall)
Pend Oreille
Lake Lowell
Henery's Lake
Alturas Lake
Petit Lake
The state also has on offer beautiful ski resorts:
Bogus Basin offers 1,800 feet of vertical drop, 51 groomed runs and 32 km of Nordic Trails.
Brundage has miles of wide runs, fields of feather-light powder, and acres of pine and aspen glades. Best known for superb tree skiing and snowboarding.
Kelly Canyon Ski Area is located in one of the most beautiful and historic river valleys of eastern Idaho. The region is known for swimming, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling and skiing.Other areas for skiing are:
Lookout Pass Ski Area
Pebble Creek Ski Area
Pomerelle Mountain Resort
Schweitzer
Silver Mountain
Sun Valley
THINGS TO DO
Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise: The festival produces showcases works of William Shakespeare, and other classical playwrights in an amphitheater set along Boise River. Western and North Idaho Fairs, which happen in August, are also worth visiting.
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