Idaho Fact #19
Idaho is the only state divided on an east-west line between time zones. Northern Idaho, in general north of the Salmon River, is in the Pacific time zone, and southern Idaho is in the Mountain time zone.
Mon, December 1 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » 2 Comments
Idaho Fact #18
Idaho has 2 major sand dune areas. The Bruneau Dunes near the town of Bruneau have been designated as a state park. In eastern Idaho, near St. Anthony, vacationers visit the larget St. Anthony Sand Dunes, which are 35 miles long and 5 miles wide.
Mon, November 24 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Idaho Fact #17
The Salmon River, which arises in the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley and pours into the Snake River west of Grangeville, is the longest river in the US that is contained entirely in one state. It is called the “River of No Return” because it is difficult to navigate against its swift currents and rapids.
Thu, November 20 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Idaho Fact #16
Idaho has just two metropolitan areas: Boise, which includes Ada and Canyon Counties, and Pocatello, which includes Bannock County. For many years Pocatello was the second largest city in the state, but 2000 census revealed that Nampa, located near Boise, had grown so fast, it had become the second largest.
Mon, November 17 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Idaho Fact #15
Geographically, the state is almost exactly halfway between the North Pole and the equator. A sign marking the location of 45 degrees latitude is located on Highway 55 just north of New Meadows, not far from the halfway mark between Idaho’s northern and southern boundaries.
Thu, November 13 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Wed, November 12 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Idaho Fact #13
Soda Springs has the largest captive geyser in the world and is also home to natural springs. The area was a popular stop for Oregon and California Trail travelers.
Mon, November 10 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Idaho Fact #12
Idaho was regularly ranked in the 90’s and 2000 census as one of the fastest growing states in the country. The large counties of Ada, Canyon, and Kootenia account for almost all of the increase in population, while some small counties have lost population.
Sat, November 8 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Idaho Fact #11
Federal agencies, primarily the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, manage 63.7% of all the land in Idaho. 31% of the state’s land is in private hands.
Wed, November 5 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
Idaho Fact #10
Downtown Boise is rich with geothermal water resources. All of the Capitol Mall buildings are heated with geothermal water, as many of the houses along one of the city’s premier drives, Warm Springs Boulevard.
Sat, November 1 2008 » Boise, Idaho Blog, Idaho Facts » No Comments
