gem state

The Northern Idaho Town Wallace was declared The Center of the Universe years ago. Now a popular spot for visitors. Read the clever story of how it all came to be.

Want to be rich but tired of working or buying lotto tickets? Just grab a shovel and gps and you could be in for one heck of an adventure and rewarded with finding some long lost treasure worth millions.

Idaho Human Rights Day is special that we celebrate only in the gem state. So what is it exactly? How did it get started, what does it mean and how should we celebrate?

Even if you have a job here in Boise, the Treasure Valley, or Idaho, it may be worth checking out who else is hiring. If you have been thinking about a change especially. Who knows maybe there is a job you enjoy more that pays better. Just be smart about it but while the economy is doing this well in the gem state it is a great time to at least explore the possibilities.

I knew we loved wine here in the gem state but I had no idea HOW MUCH we love wine here in the gem state. According to 27/4 Wall St and a recent listing of Strangest Little Facts About Each State, Idaho drinks more wine per capita than any other state in the country. While the stat surprised me, it actually does make sense when you look a little deeper.

Take a guess at Idaho's top mispronounced place. We think people get Boise wrong a lot. Saying Boy-Z instead of Boy-see. Simple yet very irritating mistake. Think about Idaho words that are way harder than Boise. One Idaho town made #5 in the U.S. of the most mispronounced town name.

You may be from Idaho and feel like you know a lot about the gem state. But how much do you really know? Test your knowledge with things specific to Idaho.