Idaho History

A few filmmakers dared to take a chance on the Gem State. Which Idaho location has been shot the most?

This special Idaho place was founded in 1914 and since its opening has been a hot spot for Idahoan staycationers and far away travelers. After over a century of inviting guests and providing great customer service this gorgeous place is still going strong.

It doesn't matter if you are a native local, a newbie or thinking about moving to Idaho there are somethings about the place you should know. How Boise found its name and how Idaho got its name are very different and interesting stories.

In 2022, it didn’t matter if you were grocery shopping to prepare meals at home or dining out, you were paying more for your food.

Idaho’s license plate design has been the same for decades, so we’re not surprised if you’re not familiar with how significant our state’s plate truly is!

Travel is expensive. What if you just want your kiddo to visit grandma but cant afford it? This Idaho couple got creative. The United States Postal Service Parcel Post started getting underway in 1913. At the beginning there was little to no rules on what you could or couldn't ship. The only real rule was that there was a 50 pound limit on anything you wanted to ship.

Idaho has some rich history. The famous Louis and Clark Oregon Trail runs right through the state. The gem state is sprinkled with ghost towns that once were bustling communities during the gold rush. Did you know that Idaho is one of the first areas of land inhabited in the U.S.?

For decades Boise Idaho housed some of the most violent, vicious, and downright scary criminals in the country. Horrific humans came from all over the world to serve their time at the Old Penitentiary. So who is Idaho's worst?

How much do you know about Idaho's oldest building? At over 170 years old this beautiful building in northern Idaho is still showing off it's beauty. This gorgeous work of art and work of faith is proudly standing in Northern Idaho and has quite the stories to tell.

There's one town in Idaho that almost everyone forgets about until December arrives. Then? Everyone wants their mail postmarked through the festive post office!