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- 2. During the Gold Rush of the early 1800s, one quarter of Idaho's population was ________. By 1870, the majority of all Idaho miners were actually ________.
- 4. Those interested in birds of ______ will be happy to know that Idaho has an awesome wildlife preserve, which is known for its dense population of falcons, eagles, and hawks.
- 8. The largest _______ever found in the whole of the United States was found in Idaho, it weighed in at nineteen and one-half carats.
- 9. win Falls was Discovered by Rafters: Twin Falls city may have been founded by the irrigation wizardly godfather- I.B. Perrine when he built the Milner Dam. But the city was actually discovered in 1811 by a group of rafters led by Wilson price Hunt. After a year’s expedition from Saint Louis to ________, his trip with the group stopped when they hit the rapids on Snake River.
- 10. Have you ever heard of the Smurf Turf? The Idaho Boise State University Broncos play on a ________ football field, the only one in the world.
- 12. Post Falls- An Authentic Mill Town: named after Frederick Post, Post Falls welcomes visitors with ponderosa pine, beautiful cliffs, and forested areas. Frederick, a German immigrant created a ________mill beside Spokane River in 1871.
- 15. If you are interested in old churches, you may want to visit the Rathdrum. This city holds the state’s oldest _________ church called the Saint Stanislaus Church.
- 16. The emerald creek ______ area and the country of India are the two most likely places in the world to find a star ___________.
- 19. The word “___________” was first used in the state’s license plate back in 1928, and the state has not looked back since.
- 20. has the Irish Potato Famine to thank for its claim to fame
- 21. The Oregon trail passed through southern Idaho going west along the _________ river.
- 22. The ________horse is Idaho's state animal. The breed was originally brought over by the Spanish. The Nez Perce tribe embraced the horse and it became entwined in the culture of the area.
- 27. ___________________is the state capital and largest Idaho city, with a population of 190,000 people.
- 28. ______ city and Burke are two of it's best known Ghost towns.
- 29. Roaring Springs, Meridian: unleash your inner child at the biggest _________ in Meridian. Catch some waves, float along a lazy river, or enjoy the water slides. Next door you will find mini golf, bumper cars, and bowling.
- 30. Idaho is the only state seal in the United States that was designed by a ______. The ______was Emma Edwards Green, and her design was chosen in 1891.
- 31. Idaho’s State _________ is known as a haunted location. Talk about a double-whammy for those who might commit a crime.
- 34. There are more miles of ________ in Idaho than any other state, 3100 miles to be precise!
- 35. If you visit the Silver Mountain resort in Kellogg Idaho, you can take take the longest ________ ride in the world.
- 36. Idaho is known for having one of the largest flower farms in the United States. The particular kind of flower grown on this farm is used in making beer.
- 38. This region is home to the highest navigable river in the world. The river is called St. _____ River, and it flows from an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet. Most of its trailheads follow through moderate slopes that are easy to trek. Commonly known as shadowy St. ______ , the river is one of the finest spots for camping, hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting in the region. The Scenic Byway travels along the river. It is named after the towering cottonwoods that beautify the oceanfront in addition to the idyllic mountainous landscape. Moose, bear, elk, deer, can be spotted on the river’s edge.
- 41. Baked, mashed, or fried we all know and love Idaho potatoes. But the state's spuds are actually russet potatoes. This kind was invented by Massachusetts botanist Luther Burbank as a solution to the _______ Potato Famine in the mid-19th century. Russets were made to resist the disease that had wiped out the crop in Ireland, but the spuds found their perfect growing home in the soil of Idaho and thus one of the most famous ad campaigns in American history began.
- 42. A City With Speculations About Its Name’s Origin: the origin of the name Nampa is hypothetical. Some early residents used to call it New Jerusalem due to the presence of a big religious community. In other speculations, the name _________means ‘foot’ in Native Americans. Yet, historians claim the place was named after Nampus- a Shoshone chief. Local legends has it that _______ means “Namb” (footprint) or moccasin.
- 45. It is the only state with a capital building that is kept warm using a renewable source of energy. It is called ______ water, which means the hot water that sits 3,000 feet underground is used to produce heat.
- 46. Most Inland ________ on West Coast: the port of Lewiston is situated 465 miles off the ocean. It exposes the Inland Northwest to worldwide trade markets by linking to Columbia Snake River System. It is an intermodal transportation hub that offers instant access to a rail route, airport, road, and river.
- 47. A mayor seemed to have a strange adoration for his small town in Idaho. He declared that Wallace, with a population of 800 people, was the Center of the Universe. A _______cover was made to mark this declaration and the place he said was the center.
- 48. Idaho might not like the idea of private land. This is evident because a whopping 63 _______ of the state is considered public land.
- 49. "Did you hear that former Olympic skier Picabo Street is donating money to St. Al's hospital Intensive Care Unit right here in Boise. It will be called Picabo _______." This may not be true, but she is an _____ nurse.
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- 1. This Lookout whose name is the subject of another clue (near Hells canyon), in Idaho, is a location where you can see ____________ , Montana, and even Oregon.
- 3. There is a small town in Idaho that has the longest main street in the United States. It is located in the City of ___________Park.
- 5. World’s Silver Capital: for a long time, Wallace has been regarded as the silver capital. Most of the silver mining comes from Shoshone County. The activity is conducted in the most _________-friendly way to conserve the pristine mountains where recreational enthusiasts flock.
- 6. The Lake Coeur d’Alene _________ is 3,300 feet long and is known as the longest boardwalk in the world. This is definitely for all those who love to walk by the beach.
- 7. The state’s fruit is the _______, which makes sense because _______ tea is good for starch digestion. Potatoes, the most popular vegetable in the state, are full of starch.
- 11. The Coeur d’Alene Resort is home to the only man-made 14th hole island. It definitely gives _______ a new experience.
- 13. ________ City can thank gold for its success. Yes, the city’s economy boomed because of gold mining back in the 1860s.
- 14. Idaho is home to the Niagara of the West. Yes, those who want to experience something like Niagara Falls could check out __________ Falls on the Snake river at Twin Falls Idaho with its 212-foot drop.
- 15. If you're dog tired and traveling through Cottonwood, Idaho, you can spend the night at Dog Bark Park Inn, a bed and breakfast shaped like a giant _______.
- 17. Over the space of 2,000 years there were eight _____________ eruptions across central Idaho. The Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in central Idaho was formed by the dried lava flow spreading and drying across the earth.
- 18. Idaho is sometimes referred to as the ________ State. One can find nearly 72 types of precious stones in the state.
- 21. Bayhorse – The Longest Running _________City in Idaho: in the late 1800s, Bayhorse was an established goldmine camp. Ten years later, it started to attract attention when a _________vein was discovered in Beardsley and Ramshorn mines. Gradually, it turned out to be the greatest producer of _______in Idaho State until 1915.
- 23. Firefighters call this axe-like tool a _______, after the Idahoan forest ranger who popularized it. Edward ________ was a hero of the Great Idaho Fire of 1910, which spanned three million acres, killed 87 people, and remains the largest wildfire in U.S. history. He led 45 firefighters to an abandoned prospect mine and fought off the flames at its mouth until he passed out, saving all but five men. A year after the disaster, ________ combined an axe and an adze to create the perfect tool for building firebreaks.
- 24. This state is known for having a canyon with an interesting name. The canyon is called Hells Canyon, and it’s 7,900 feet deep. Keep in mind that this is deeper than the Grand Canyon. High above the canyon is _______ Gate Lookout where you can gaze at the entire state of Idaho plus the Bitterroot Mountains in Montana.
- 25. Thanks in part to its odd shape, it is boardered by six other states and 1 ________.
- 26. In 1861, Idaho wasn’t even called Idaho. Originally, Congress dubbed the land the _________ Territory. Idaho finally became a territory all its own in 1863 and became the 43rd state in 1890.
- 32. The state grows nearly one-______ of America’s potatoes. It is likely that the people living outside the state eat more of these starchy vegetables than the people in Idaho.
- 33. It is estimated that 85 percent of all the commercial ______sold in America comes from Hagerman Valley.
- 37. Idaho is one of nine ______ states, so called because they resemble a literal _______ . However the northern section of the Idaho _______ is also referred to as 'The Chimney' because of how the shape appears on the map.
- 39. One of the most celebrated winter celebrations called the Winter __________in McCall began in 1924. It actually started because the locals were bored.
- 40. From 1900 to 1920 a huge number of ______ immigrants from the Pyrenees came to Idaho to find work as sheepherders. The city of Boise currently has the largest ________ community in the United States.
- 43. The state’s motto is “Esto Perpetua,” which is a latin phrase that means “this is ______.” (Since your dad studied latin, maybe he can help you with this clue)
- 44. This state is home to ________ City, which was booming when the National Reactor Testing Station was active in the 70s. It is a desolate area with around 29 people now.
- 47. This region is home to the Treefort _______ Fest, which is held in Boise. It is perhaps one of the most successful modern country ________ festivals in America.