index.html



IDAHO STATE SONG
You've heard of the wonders our land does possess,
It's beautiful valleys and hills,
The majestic forests where nature abounds,
We love every nook and rill.

chorus
And here we have Idaho
Winning her way to fame.
Silver and gold in the sunlight blaze,
and romance lies in her name.
Singing, we're singing of you,
Ah, proudly too,
All our lives thru, we'll go
Singing, singing of you,
Singing of Idaho.

There's truly one state in this great land of ours
Where ideals can be realized.
The pioneers made it so for you and me,
A legacy we'll always prize.

chorus
And here we have Idaho
Winning her way to fame.
Silver and gold in the sunlight blaze,
and romance lies in her name.
Singing, we're singing of you,
Ah, proudly too,
All our lives thru, we'll go
Singing, singing of you,
Singing of Idaho.

TETON RANGE/TETON RIVER
EASTERN IDAHO
The Teton River, north of Rexburg, Idaho, wanders through some of the most fertile farmland in the country on the Idaho side of the rugged snow-blanketed Teton Range.


SUNBEAM DAM IDAHO
The remains of Sunbeam Dam can be seen just off Hwy 75. The dam was constructed in 1910 on the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River using 300 tons of cement. Its intent was to provide power for nearby mines.


HELLS CANYON, SNAKE RIVER IDAHO


SAND DUNES IN IDAHO
ST. ANTHONY SAND DUNES, IDAHO
The St. Anthony sand dunes cover an area of 35 miles long and five miles wide. They consist of quartz sand deposited over millions of years. Some of the dunes are taller than those in Death Valley.


DWORSHAK DAM
At 717' high, Dworshak Dam above Orofino, Idaho, is the highest Straight Axis concrete gravity dam in North America and is the 15th highest dam of any type in the world. The Dworshak Fish Hatchery at the bottom of the picture is the world's largest steelhead fish hatchery.


DWORSHAK DAM
The Dworshak Dam, completed in 1973, is the highest straight-axis dam in the West. The dam created the 53 mile long Dworshak Reservoir on which nestles Dworshak State Park with unlimited opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.


BIG BEND-SALMON RIVER
TWO BRIDGES LESS THAN ONE-HALF MILE APART now cross this famous bend in the Salmon River south of Whitebird between Riggins and Grangeville, Idaho. Past gold dredging is still visible along the river banks, and Robber's Gulch (at right) add to the history. General Howard and his army camped on distant right skyline (diminished by extreme wide-angle lens) in his pursuit of Chief Joseph in 1877. A multi-thousand tree peach orchard occupies hill in center of picture.


MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Yellowstone, established in 1872, was the world's first national park. It is also a refuge for wildlife such as this herd of elk.


THE CLEARWATER RIVER, IDAHO
The Clearwater River, formed by the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway Rivers, winds into Lewiston where it joins the Snake River. It was the first leg of the water route to the Pacific Ocean chosen by the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805. Today it is surrounded by incredible scenery and dotted with small towns, like the town of Lenore, Idaho, pictured here.


THREE RIVERS, LOWELL, IDAHO
Following Lewis and Clark Hwy. 12 down the Lolo Pass, the Lochsa River joins the Selway River to form the Middle Fork Clearwater River at Lowell, Idaho. This wilderness area is famous for Elk hunting, trout fishing, rafting and fine resorts.


KAMIAH, IDAHO
The Nez Perce Indians once manufactured "Kamiah" Ropes here, hence the name Kamiah, meaning the place of "many rope litters." The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped here for several weeks in 1806 on their return journey to St. Louis. Lumbering, logging, farming, and tourism support the population of 1307. Lewis Clark Hwy. 12 crosses the Clearwater here (near city park-lower left) enroute from Missoula, Montana, to Lewiston, Idaho.


LEWISTON, IDAHO
Located at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers and named the banana belt of Idaho, Lewiston has the warmest winters and the coolest summers in Idaho. Lewiston was the original capital of Idaho.


SNAKE RIVER GORGE


SHOSHONE FALLS


SHOSHONE FALLS
Seven miles from the city of Twin Falls-this scenic wonder is higher than Niagara Falls, dropping 212 feet into the Snake River Canyon.


THOUSAND SPRINGS NEAR TWIN FALLS


IDAHO HOT SPRINGS
Throughout the state of Idaho, geothermal hot springs bubble to the surface and create wonderful natural hot pools for bathers. This beautiful natural hot tub is located beside the Salmon River.


SALMON RIVER
THE RIVER OF NO RETURN
The Salmon River flows from Galena Summit south of Stanley, Idaho, to Hells Canyon and the Snake River 30 miles south of Lewiston, Idaho. The Salmon River is the longest free-flowing river in the United States.


SALMON RIVER-IDAHO
The Salmon River is the longest river running fully within the State of Idaho. It starts here in the Sawtooth Mountains near the town of Stanley.


SALMON RIVER-IDAHO
The pristine Salmon River runs in the shadows of the Seven Devils Mountains through the town of Riggins. With its sandy beaches and clear cool water laced with exciting white water rapids, it is a world class recreational river.


SALMON RIVER
The beautiful Salmon River flows freely, without dams, throughout a 400 mile course in Idaho.


RIGGINS,IDAHO
Riggins, Idaho, located on the Salmon River, is the area's white water capital for float trips. Float down the Salmon to abandoned mines and old Indian fishing camps or backpack into the wilderness area. Spring and fall bring excellent steelhead fishing, and summer brings the jet boat races and rodeo.


SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN RANGE
Sawtooth Mountain Range in south-central Idaho, just north of Sun Valley.

IDAHO
Away beyond the hills of Idaho
Where yawning canyons greet the sun
As it smiles above the trees in Idaho
To say another night is done.

Warm summer winds toss the waving grain
Calling me back to my home again
To dream sweet memories of long ago
Beyond the hills of Idaho

The rolling hills of northern Idaho
Will always be a part of me
Like native steelheads swimming from the sea
Idaho is calling me

Cool mountain breezes kiss the snowy peaks
Drawing me back, I hear the mountains speak
You may love and dream wherever you may go
But your heart belongs to Idaho
Yes, your heart belongs to Idaho!


Suzyque's Dollhouse