Idaho: The Outdoor Haven

By: Sonia Carstens

Most states put together marketing packets aimed at convincing people to come and visit their state (and in the process, spend some money while you are there, too!). You may have even seen some commercials on television trying to do the same thing. Of course these ads are promising everything under the sun to visitors and nearly every single state has to mention the fact that their state has gorgeous scenery and tons of things to do.

Unfortunately, advertising is not always true. While the places advertised in those marketing campaigns may actually exist, they are often misrepresented. Any state can boast of having plenty of activities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy but that does not really mean anything.

However, most of what is said about Idaho is true. It does not try to sell itself as the theme park capital of the world or the Mecca for gamblers where you can become rich overnight or catch the bus home. Idaho is just a beautiful place with its natural wonders that attract visitors.

It is a fact that the state of Idaho has the most wildlife acres under federal protection in this country. The largest protected refuge is Boise National Forest and it boasts over 2.6 million acres of land and water to explore.

Idaho National Forest is the next largest protected refuge. It combines together three national parks namely, Coeur d'Alene, Kaniksu, and the St. Joe National Forests. It is quaintly located in the northern part of Idaho. With a wide array of activities, it is a hot favorite of people who love outdoor activities.

The Idaho National Forest is home to some of the most ruggedly beautiful mountains in all of the Rockies. Four different mountain ranges can be found here, including: Selkirk, Cabinet, Coeur d-Alene, and the Bitterroot mountains. Rock climbers from the world over love to come here and test their skills against the foreboding mountains as they are considered difficult because it is very hard to find accessible paths up the sides of the mountains due to their rugged nature.

Idaho and its austere beauty are a favorite spot for hunters and fishermen to come and test their skills. Home to the mule deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, and other big game animals, Idaho has a lot of visitors come in during hunting season in hopes of bagging a trophy. Plus, with great salmon and steelhead fishing, the area is a hot bed for fishing enthusiasts as well.

Idaho does not offer the tourist attractions that some other states offer in their advertisement but it is a great place to spend some good time in peace and tranquility with friends and family. It is an experience not to be forgotten in a lifetime. Its mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams wait to welcome you to a place you were meant to live, or at least visit once in your life. Idaho is the place for you if you love to be part of the excitement thrown by pristine landscape and rugged mountainous beauty.

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Sonia Carstens is the owner and operator of F idaho, the web's premier resource for information about idaho. For questions or comments about this article visit: www.fyiidaho.com/articles
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