The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Idaho River On The Map
The ruins and artifacts found throughout the country give us a glimpse into the past — far, far into the past. While a handful of these discoveries were made in Idaho, there is one that helped to put Idaho on the map. Cooper’s Ferry is an archaeological site in western Idaho. Here, some of the oldest artifacts in North America were found, helping experts learn even more about the people who once called this beautiful land home.
![](https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/700x/www.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-07-at-3.53.07-PM.png)
![](https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/700x/www.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/river-1.jpeg)
![](https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/700x/www.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/arrowheads.jpeg)
![](https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/700x/www.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/finds.jpeg)
![](https://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/700x/www.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/site.jpeg)
While public tours are not available at the time of this writing, they have been held occasionally in the past. You can check out the following YouTube video by Cooper’s Ferry Site to learn more about this site and some of its past opportunities.
Did you know about this fascinating archaeological discovery in Idaho? What are some of your favorite time periods to learn about? Let us know in the comments! And for even more cool finds in Idaho, check out our feature article.
If you are going to spend some time outdoors and in the backcountry, make sure you have the right equipment. Check out all of the camping, hiking, and other outdoor gear from REI.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.