About Idaho
Idaho, the 13th largest state in the Union, is known as the Gem State and has such a rich history. The reason its known as the Gem State is that it produces 72 types of precious and semi precious stones. Some of these stones can only be found in the state of Idaho. Although the state has so many precious gems, mining is only the 7th major industry of the state. Currently the state's top five industries are Manufacturing, Health Care, Tourism, Agriculture and Food Processing. Idaho is the Nation's #1 Producer of potatoes, trout, Austrian winter peas and lentils. Idaho is a hard working state but is no stranger to the bounty of fun the land has to offer. From fly fishing and boating the waters, to hiking and hunting the land, Idaho recreation offers something for everyone.
Sharing borders with Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and Canada this great state has its fair share of land. Its said that if you were to flatten all its mountains it would be the size of Texas. The state covers two time zones, encompasses the western side of the continental divide, and stretches from Canada to Nevada. Made up of Mountains, Rivers, and Farmland Idaho is one of the richest states in the union. People travel from all over the world to see the jagged peaks and float down the rivers. When you sit down to a great meal with family, chances are the potatoes you are going to eat have come from this great state.
Fun Facts about Idaho:
- Capitol - Boise with a population of 190,000
- State Bird is the Mountain Blue Bird
- The economy of Idaho City originally developed around gold mining in the 1860s. It was once the largest town in the Pacific Northwest
- Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in America, deeper than the Grand Canyon.
- Rigby, inventor Philo T. Farnsworth's home town, is known as the birthplace of television.
- Anderson Ranch Reservoir is known for its blue-ribbon fly-fishing.
- The Cataldo mission in North Idaho is the oldest building in the state.
Purchase your own piece of Idaho Land for sale or a piece of Idaho Hunting land to start enjoying all that Idaho has to offer. At Hayden Outdoors, we look forward to sharing our expertise on Idaho real estate with you.
