Idaho Land & Mountains Information
Located in the pacific northwest of the United States, Idaho has more than 83,000 square miles of unique terrain. At 12,662 feet, Mount Borah is the state's highest point. The city of Lewiston is the state's lowest point, rising just 738 feet above sea level. Idaho is home to numerous rivers and lakes, including the Snake River and Bonner County's Lake Pend Orielle.
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Northern Idaho
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Northern Idaho is one of the least populated areas in the state. The northern tip of the state abuts Canada and features two of the state's most popular tourist attractions: Lake Pend Orielle and Schweitzer Mountain. Reaching depths of 1,150 feet, Lake Pend Oreille is the fifth deepest lake in the country. Schweitzer Mountain Resort is located in the Selkirk Mountain range. It has a summit elevation of 6,400 feet and has been named as one of the top ten ski resorts in North America by "Sunset" magazine.
Western Idaho
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Western Idaho, specifically south of the state's panhandle region, features diverse terrain ranging from forested mountains to desolate deserts. Western Idaho also plays home to the Bruneau Dunes, which, at 470 feet high, are the tallest single-structure sand dunes in the country. The state's capital, as well as its largest city, Boise, is also located in western Idaho.
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Central Idaho
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Central Idaho is home to the state's tallest peak, Mount Borah. Located in the Lost River mountain range and part of the Challis National Forest, Mount Borah is a popular destination for mountain climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. Central Idaho is also know for its extensive lava fields, specifically the Craters of the Moon National Monument and preserve, which includes an array of volcanic rifts, cinder cones, spatter cones, shield volcanoes and lava tubes.
Eastern Idaho
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Eastern Idaho is one the of the most popular destinations in the country for fly fisherman, who flock to Herriman State Park for a chance to pull Rainbow Trout out of the Snake River. Parts of eastern Idaho also play home to the picturesque Idaho Falls waterfall. The waterfall, which is man-made using the Snake River as a source, drops approximately 20 feet.
Southern Idaho
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Southern Idaho is famous for its many fossil beds. The Hagerman Fossil Beds feature the largest concentration of Hagerman Horse fossils in North America, with 30 complete horse fossils and portions of 200 individual horses. At 250 feet deep and 2.5 miles long, southern Idaho's Malad Gorge is one of the states most beautiful natural wonders and one of its most visited sites.
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