Idaho, Northwestern state in the United States
Idaho extends across 82,747 square miles of mountains, forests, rivers, and agricultural lands between Montana, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
The territory transformed into the 43rd state of the United States on July 3, 1890, following periods of Native American settlements and gold rush migrations.
The state maintains strong connections to Native American heritage through the preserved traditions of the Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Bannock peoples across the region.
Boise International Airport serves as the main transportation hub, connecting Idaho to major cities while offering access to national parks and recreation areas.
The Craters of the Moon National Monument presents a landscape of volcanic formations spanning 1,117 square miles through the Snake River Plain.
Location: United States
Inception: July 3, 1890
Capital city: Boise
Elevation above the sea: 1,524 m
Part of: contiguous United States
Shares border with: British Columbia, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Website: https://idaho.gov
GPS coordinates: 45.00000,-114.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:46
Idaho's remote locations offer access to diverse landscapes ranging from alpine lakes nestled in mountain ranges to volcanic formations and high desert terrain. The state contains geological features formed over thousands of years, including lava tubes that preserve ice year-round, sand dunes rising hundreds of feet, and one of North America's deepest river canyons. Historic mining towns preserve architecture from the silver boom era, while natural hot springs dot the landscape alongside waterfalls that cascade through forested valleys. These destinations span from the granite spires of City of Rocks National Reserve, where climbers tackle routes on 600-foot rock formations, to Priest Lake in the northern forests, stretching 19 miles through conifer-covered wilderness. Visitors can explore the black lava fields of Craters of the Moon, spanning over 1,100 square miles, or descend into caves where ice formations persist despite surface temperatures. The Snake River carves through Hell's Canyon at depths reaching 7,900 feet, creating opportunities for rafting and fishing. Whether hiking to Sawtooth Lake at 8,800 feet elevation, observing stars from an observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park, or walking through the Victorian streets of Wallace, these locations provide experiences across Idaho's varied terrain.
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
174.8 km
Going-to-the-Sun Road
411.6 km
Hells Canyon
211.1 km
Bannack
80.9 km
Shoshone Falls
269.6 km
Albertsons Stadium
234.1 km
Our Lady of the Rockies
164.6 km
Experimental Breeder Reactor I
183.7 km
Borah Peak
97.6 km
Silverwood Theme Park
384.5 km
Snake River Canyon
269.4 km
Martin Stadium
311.7 km
Lake Missoula
216.1 km
Montana State Prison
180 km
Anaconda Smelter Stack
149.8 km
Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness
75.4 km
Kibbie Dome
302.7 km
Bob Marshall Wilderness
321.6 km
Perrine Bridge
269.6 km
Huckleberry Ridge Tuff
224.2 km
Triple Divide Peak
399.4 km
Dumas Brothel
160.5 km
Washington–Grizzly Stadium
207.5 km
Great Falls
361.7 km
Fort Hall
246 km
Many Glacier Hotel
423.5 km
Idaho State Capitol
233.2 km
Lewis and Clark Caverns
191.3 kmReviews
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