Idaho Tourism
From the capital city of Boise to the south central town of Burley, state and national parks to vast valleys and magnificent mountains, Idaho has an abundance of natural beauty. There are winding rivers, historic trails, quiet countryside roads, small towns and bustling cities—and no matter where you roam, Idaho tourism opportunities are plentiful and varied.
Easily divided into 7 regions, Idaho is a diverse state teeming with family
friendly fun, night spots and wilderness adventure. Idaho’s
recreational opportunities include 17 ski resorts, water
parks, mountainbiking trails sand dunes to climb and numerous
lakes streams and rivers brimming with fish to be caught.
Whether you are  exploring
historic Wallace in the Northern region’s Silver Valley;
boating America’s deepest river gorge, Hell’s Canyon (North
Central region); listening to jazz, rock or chamber music
in one of the music halls in Boise; watching waterfalls
(south Central region); or meandering through Idaho Falls
(Eastern region)-there is so much to do in Idaho, you will
need to make several trips to see all this majestic state
has to offer. So, start making your Idaho vacation itinerary
so you too, can see why more than 25 million people world-wide
come to visit this beautiful state every year.
Idaho Facts
Capital- Boise (Largest city)
Statehood: July 3, 1890
Square Miles: 82,677
Population: 1,210,232 (40th in the nation)
State bird: Mountain bluebird
State Flower-Syringa
Highest Point- Borah Peak, 12,662 feet
Lowest Point- American Falls Reservoir, 1.354'
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Photos by: Landscaped framed by trees Vicki
Jophiel; Old House by Bruce Tuten
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