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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Travel Day -> Idaho

Idaho is a northwestern U.S. state known for mountainous landscapes, and vast swaths of protected wilderness and outdoor recreation areas. The capital, Boise, is set in the Rocky Mountain foothills and is bisected by the Boise River, which is popular for rafting and fishing. The city’s riverfront Julia Davis Park is a downtown green space containing a rose garden, museums and a zoo.

Abbreviation: ID

Capital: Boise

Temperature: 39 degrees, mostly cloudy

Time: 11:15AM (2 hours behind us)

Nickname: "The Gem State" - for the abundance (72) of rare minerals that have been found in all corners of the state. For those who really know their trivia, you might also know that the state gem is the Star Garnet.

Star Garnet

Population: 1.9 million (PA 12.8)
Size: 83,642 sq mi (PA 46,000)
Statehood: July 3rd, 1890
State Flag: 
On the banner are the words "State of Idaho". The women represents liberty, justice and equality. The man is a miner. The pictures on the shield represent the main industries of forestry, farming and mining highlighting the state's natural beauty.




State Bird:
Mountain Blue Bird





State Flower:

Syringa

State Tree:

Western White Pine

State Quarter:
“Esto Perpetua” from the Latin meaning “Be Eternal”.




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Hells Canyon

Heavens Gate Lookout



Brundage Bra Tree

St Joe River

Silver Mountain Resort - Gondola

Lake Coeur d'Alene boardwalk

B&B

14th hole island


Western Red Cedar Tree

Bruneau Dunes


Shoshone Falls

















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