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The best time to be in Idaho is winter time, and you are in luck. Idaho has a lot of winter to go around. As you might expect from a state in the north, winter lasts a while, which means there is plenty of time in the year to do some really cool winter activities. There are a lot of people that come to Idaho for skiing, (Which is a great past time and a good reason to come to the state) but there are so many other things to do in the winter as well. Something you might not have considered is ice skating, which is a lot of fun and best done in the winter (There are some places that keep an ice rink year-round, but they are rare as it is an expensive endeavor). While in the Treasure Valley area, you are going to be able pick from a variety of different…

Idaho is a stunning state with beautiful sights and remarkable destinations if you know where to go. There is much more that Idaho has to offer than just the delicious potatoes. This article will take you through the ultimate Idaho Road Trip. On this trip you will, of course, learn about the potato, check out different landscapes you won’t believe they’re all found in the same state, and discover some beautiful architecture along the way.

If you start in eastern Idaho, you can learn about the great Idaho potato. In Blackfoot, Idaho there is the Idaho Potato Museum. This is an entertaining little stop where you’ll learn about the history, the growth, nutrition of the potato, and how the potato industry has changed over the decades.

From here, if…

Idaho has a vast variety of landscapes and levels of seclusion that provide an equal variety of overnight destinations. You can find so many places from fancy hotels to rustic cabins, all with their own appealing attractions nearby. There is no shortage of remarkable weekend getaways, the only problem is deciding where to go first. Here are just six of the many options in all different parts of the state and of all different styles and charms.

Boise itself has some great “staycation” options. One particularly unique hotel in town is The Anniversary Inn. The Anniversary Inn is a beautiful hotel, perfect for a weekend getaway. What makes this place so unique is that each room is decorated and hand-painted specifically to its own theme. You can…

There are countless individuals who dream of either owning their own business or starting one of their own. Even during the most significant economic downturns people still pursue the dream. You may be surprised with the number of new businesses that were established in the United States as it has reached levels that have not happened since prior to the financial crisis. Starting a business; however, can be an intimidating pursuit. Establishing and owning your own business must be done right in order to be successful. You will also need to know how well the state that you are wanting to start said business in does with new startups. It is vital to understand the state’s ecosystem for businesses. There are several steps to starting up a business here…

Trapping was the first job that Idaho had to offer and it brought a lot of wealth to those that were willing to brave the terrain and unmapped territory of Idaho. This was back when there were no maps, roads or towns. The area was rough and the terrain was not easy to travel in. There were seven native tribes when settlers came from the east that were already living there and that was it. The tribes had very different lifestyles than the men from the east and the fur trade that started is what got them to form relationships with each other. The fur trade made people very rich and there were two large fur corporations that were started from this type of trade. There were also two main hubs that were started for people to go and trade their trappings.…

There is one thing in particular that Idaho has more of than any other state in the country. What, you thought I was going to say potatoes? Well, that is probably accurate, but it also has far more rivers than anywhere else in the United States. They go all over the state like lines of paint go over modern art. It would actually make for an incredible painting in most circumstances. Not only does Idaho have the most rivers, but it also has some of the best. Idahoans are in love with their rivers as you might imagine, and spend a lot of time out on them doing a variety of different things. There is a lot you may do in those rivers to have fun, and you can do it pretty much anywhere in the state. But, if you want to start on an adventure where you visit…

Idaho is a snug little state with something different going on from north to south and from east to west. In Western Idaho, there is the Treasure Valley, which consists of cities such as Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Caldwell, Star, Nampa, and Middleton. These are only a few of the cities, but the biggest and most bustling are Boise and Meridian. The rest of Idaho’s population and attractions are spread out from Eastern Idaho to the northern panhandle. Does this mean that Western Idaho sees the most crime, being more concentrated and city-like, as opposed to the farm towns and university cities such as Rexburg and Moscow? Does the crime in Idaho even compare to most states in the US? It seems so safe and friendly, and arguably it really is. However,…

There are a lot of different things that you are going to want to know if you're planning on moving to Idaho and maybe living in the Treasure Valley. Winters can be cold, so there is plenty of snow and frequent blizzards that you have to live and work with. Most of the time, things are pretty dry and that can affect what plant or animal life might mess with any allergies you have or it might affect the healthiness of your skin. A lot of different parts of Idaho are at higher elevations than you might be used to, and that will change how much air you get or how fast water boils (longer cooking times). Different parts of the world come with different quirks, and Idaho is no exception. One thing about Idaho you might not have considered is how you are…