Idaho is called the Gem State for its abundance of precious and semiprecious gems, but the moniker could also apply to its many lesser-known, yet spectacular natural landmarks—hidden gems like you see on today"s homepage. This is Upper Baron Lake (foreground) and Baron Lake in the rugged Sawtooth Wilderness of central Idaho. It"s just a snippet of the nearly 5 million acres of designated wilderness that belong to the Gem State. Other highlights include Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America—at 8,000 feet deep, it surpasses even the Grand Canyon. And in southern Idaho you"ll find Shoshone Falls, which towers 45 feet higher than Niagara Falls, earning it the nickname Niagara of the West.
Gem State views
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Arbor Day
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Rainbow Mountain
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
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Umschreibung by Olafur Eliasson in Munich
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A dreamy start to the Year of the Pig
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Winter at Valley Forge
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Snow on the temple
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Death Valley National Park, California
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San Blas Islands, Panama
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An inland ocean
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Kinder Scout, Peak District National Park, England
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Books for children of all ages
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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Frozen fun in the Canadian cold
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Staircase of turquoise pools
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Antarctica Day
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Balloon Ascension Day
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National Bird Day
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National Park Week: Olympic National Park, Washington
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Dressed for winter fun
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Flag Day
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Thorrablot: The Icelandic midwinter festival
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Moose, Denali National Park, Alaska
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An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water
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In Texas, even the riverbend is big
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Here’s looking at you, teachers
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Celebrating Helsinki’s birthday at the Kiasma Museum
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Anniversary of Pinnacles National Park, California