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Idaho
Idaho is a state located in the Pacific Northwest Region of the United States. It ranks 14th in terms of total land area and 39th in terms of population. It is one of the two places where six pointed star garnets can be found.
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Loggers, farmers and miners.
They also have a lot of trout, deer (whitetails and mule deer), elk, coyotes, mountain lions, sturgeon, large raptors, mountains, extremely scenic views, movie stars living in Sun Valley and Coeur d'Alene, lakes, rivers, ski resorts, clean air...
Idaho has more nuclear reactors than any other place on earth.
Idaho has one of the most important hop-growing areas in the world up near Bonners Ferry. If you drink Bud, a little piece of Idaho is in every bottle.
Idaho used to have a lot of white supremacists, who all moved there to get away from the people they hated. To Idaho's credit, the natives rose up and ran them off.
Apparently Idaho never did have any devil worshippers, but when I grew up there in the 1970s there was this rumor all over the Panhandle that Rathdrum was the place to stay out of because the devil worshippers would kidnap you to use as a human sacrifice.
Idaho has both the world's highest navigable river, the St. Joe, and the world's highest ocean port at Lewiston.
Does Idaho have a national food?
The "Idaho Potato" seems to be fairly popular. I'm not sure if Idaho actually claims it as a "national food".
What is the distance from Salt Lake City UT to Boise ID?
About 340 miles taking this route:
- Take I-15 NORTH to I-84 WEST to BOISE.
- Take I-84 WEST to Boise.
It is 340 miles according to Google Maps.
Are Idaho drivers licenses in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act?
No, Idaho drivers licenses are not yet in compliance with the Federal Real ID Act.
How long by car from Seattle Washington to Twin Falls Idaho?
It is 629.67 miles according to MapQuest.
What are things to do in Boise Idaho?
Boise is one of the most diverse places for entertainment in the United States. People who like the outdoors will enjoy it the most. There is fishing in the Boise River that runs through the heart of the city and hundreds of places (rivers and lakes) within a three-hour drive. Tubing down the Boise River is a pastime and Idaho has some of the best rapids in the world. The Payette River just out of town is a great place for rafting and kayaking and the famous River of No Return (The Salmon) is about four hours away. There are numerous camping places just an hour outside the city limits.
You can ski and snowboard at Bogus Basin, only an hour outside of Boise with great views of the city. There is also skiing three hours away at Brundage and four hours away at world famous Sun Valley. There are cross country and snowmobile trails just past Idaho City, less than 45 minutes away. There is great hunting for deer, elk, pheasant, quail and other wild animals, again just an hour or less from the city limits.
Boise is one of the greatest walking cities in the U.S. with numerous trails and a very nice Greenbelt along the Boise River. There are also numerous parks throughout the city--Julia Davis and Kathryn Albertson Parks are great. The MK Nature Center on the east part of town features plants and fish native to the area and is highly recommended. The Snake River Canyon is an historic place to explore and the Oregon Trail that Lewis & Clark used to cross the country runs through town. The World Center for Birds of Prey is located near the Canyon as Idaho is one of the great places to view raptors.
Bicycle lanes are numerous throughout town and there are great mountain bike and motorcycle trails in the foothills overlooking Boise. There are also great trails for backpacking throughout Idaho--the Sawtooth mountains are one of the great landmarks of the country and are an absolute must. There you will find spectacular views, pure mountain streams and peace and quiet!
If you like sports, the Boise State Broncos are the most successful football team of the last decade and are also highly entertaining in wrestling, gymnastics, women's soccer and men's and women's tennis. They have had conference championship teams in nearly all of the 17 sports that they sponsor. Boise is also home to the A-League Boise Hawks, the Idaho Steelheads hockey team and the CBA Idaho Stampede. The Snake River Stampede and Caldwell Night Rodeo are just minutes away--Dee Pickett is a world rodeo champion from the area.
There are two main concert venues--Taco Bell Arena and the Idaho Center, intimate venues (the Boise State Morrison Center, the Velma Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Eagle River Pavilion, the Eagle Winery at the Knoll, the Idaho Center Amphitheatre and "The Knitting Factory") and countless nightclubs and other venues. Boise is home to an art gallery, a zoo, a history museum and the interactive Discovery Center (fun for kids of all ages). Boise has a very good Philharmonic and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival is one of the top Shakespeare venues in the United States. Boise also features the Idaho Ballet Company and plays at Boise Little Theatre, Knock 'Em Dead Theatre and others.
There is a great water theme park (Roaring Springs) and amusement center (Wahooz) about 10 miles away with outrageous fun for all. Wahooz features bumper boats perfect for cooling off, three go kart tracks, two miniature golf courses, batting cages and an arcade.
One of the most successful movie complexes in the United State is Edwards 21 in Boise.
There are more millionaires per capita in Boise than any city in the United States. It is one of the best places to start a business in the U.S. and Boise is constantly rated as one of the best places to live and start a family in the nation.
I am just scratching the surface but there are countless reasons to live and visit in Boise.
Idaho has a land area of 82,747 square miles. The length is 570 miles and width is 300 miles.
How many miles is it from Lake Havasu City Az to Idaho Falls Idaho?
795 miles taking this route:
- Take SR-95 NORTH, from Lake Havasu City, to I-40 EAST to FLAGSTAFF.
- Take I-40 EAST to U.S. 93 NORTH to LAS VEGAS off EXIT 48.
- Take U.S. 95 NORTH, across the Hoover Dam Bridge, to where it continues with I-515 NORTH/U.S. 95 NORTH towards LAS VEGAS. Continue on I-515/U.S. 93/U.S. 95 NORTH to I-15 NORTH to SALT LAKE CITY off EXIT 76B.
- Take I-15 NORTH to Idaho Falls. To bypass SALT LAKE CITY, UT, take I-215 BELT ROUTE - WEST (EXIT 298 off I-15 in UTAH to get onto I-215 BELT ROUTE, follow signs to I-215 WEST).
Idaho is in the Northwestern United States. It is bordered by Canada on the north. Montana and Wyoming on the east. Nevada and Utah on the south, and Oregon and Washington on the west.
Where in Idaho is a good metal detecting spot?
It depends on what your looking for. If it is gold then Murray and Prichard, Id are where I would go. My best finds there are 9 and 7 gram nuggets.
How many miles is it from Idaho Falls Idaho to Phoenix Arizona?
It is 864 miles according to MapQuest.
How long is the drive from Nampa Idaho to Reno Nevada?
MapQuest estimates the drviing time as 6 hours and 41 minutes.
How long does it take to drive from Moab UT to Boise ID?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 9 hours and 23 minutes.
