Idaho
Idaho is a state in the northwestern United States, bordered by Canada and six U.S. states. Its capital and largest city is Boise.
Boise: Boise is Idaho’s capital and largest city, located in the state’s southwestern Treasure Valley. The state capital anchors Idaho’s government and largest metropolitan area.
Idaho statehood: Idaho became the 43rd state of the United States on July 3, 1890. Statehood established Idaho’s place in the Union and its state government.
Idaho potato: An Idaho potato is a potato grown in Idaho, especially the Russet Burbank variety associated with the state’s industry. Potato farming is among the state’s best-known agricultural industries.
Montana: Montana is a state in the northwestern United States, bordering Idaho to the east. The shared Rocky Mountain border links Idaho to its eastern neighbor.
Sun Valley, Idaho: Sun Valley is a resort community in central Idaho, known for skiing and mountain recreation. It represents Idaho’s established mountain tourism industry.
Snake River: The Snake River flows across the northwestern United States, draining much of Idaho before joining the Columbia River. Its basin shapes Idaho’s agriculture, settlement, and hydroelectric power.
Oregon Trail: The Oregon Trail was a 19th-century emigrant route from Missouri to the Pacific Northwest. Its routes brought settlers through southern Idaho toward Oregon.
Shoshone Falls: Shoshone Falls is a waterfall on Idaho’s Snake River, near Twin Falls. The falls illustrate the Snake River’s role in Idaho’s scenery and water resources.
Oregon: Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest, bordering Idaho to the west. The Snake River and shared border connect Idaho with Oregon.
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve protects a volcanic landscape in southern Idaho. Its lava fields reveal a striking geological side of the state.