11 Photos You'll Only Understand If You Hail From Idaho
By Courtnie Erickson|Published August 10, 2023
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
There’s something special about being from Idaho. Regardless of whether you have lived in Idaho your entire life or you have only lived here a short time, there are certain images that will immediately remind you of the Gem State. From festivals to food to natural wonders, here are just 11 photos of Idaho that are going to fill you with a sense of pride and nostalgia for the great state that we love to call home.
Idaho is most well known for its potato production so it’s only fitting that potatoes are on this list. What is your favorite way to eat an Idaho potato?
Yes, you can find gorgeous mountains all around the country but once you’ve stood up close to the Sawtooth Mountains, it’s hard to find anything that compares.
I may be biased but there is nothing like the Palouse. It’s an area that is gorgeous any time of the year and one that you need to see in person — but a photo will do a pinch.
Boise, Idaho Falls, and other cities around the state boast riverwalks that not only give you breathtaking river views but are a great way to receive a little exercise, spend time with friends or family, and enjoy beautiful Idaho features. Fun fact: did you know that the total length of Idaho’s rivers and waterways could stretch across the entire United States approximately 38 times?
While Idaho certainly becomes chilly, the snow doesn’t keep us cooped up indoors. In fact, snowy days are some of the best days to explore the Gem State. Ski, sled, hike, snowmobile — there’s so much to do in the winter in Idaho!
Southeastern Idaho is known for one thing every summer — a massive firework display. The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls features the largest firework display west of the Mississippi. It’s a celebration you’ll always remember.
Yes, potatoes may already be on this list but we felt potato ice cream deserved its own spot. This is one frozen treat that you can only find in Idaho and it’s good — so, so good.
While there are so many things to do in Idaho, my personal favorite is a road trip. I love traveling all over the state from the panhandle clear down to the Idaho and Utah border. Check out several of our best road trip ideas and then make sure you are prepared with the ultimate road trip snacks!
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