National Idaho Day celebrated the momentous occasion when Idaho was declared the 43rd state to join the union in 1890. Since then, the Gem State has witnessed a wave of miners, traders, and missionaries making their way to its cherished lands.
Idaho is a state known for its natural beauty. It is home to the Rocky Mountains range, Snake River, and some of the deepest river gorges in North America. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve are some of the most visited destinations in the state by tourists and Idahoans alike. Hagerman’s Fossil Beds in Idaho is a vast lava field that was formed from prehistoric ancient volcanic activity. Paleontologists often flock to these fossil beds to study the well-preserved fossils of the yesteryears.
Idaho is also home to several modern-day inventions. Everything from lists of patents for improving printing presses to railroad technology comes from there! It was in Idaho where Philo Farnsworth invented the necessary technology to bring the television to the mass market. In recent years, Idaho has gathered fame as a tourism and agricultural state, and its commercial bases also include science and technology industries, which have become Idaho’s biggest pride.
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