The Atlas Obscura Guide To Idaho
53 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Idaho
Updated November 16, 2023
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It turns out that no one really knows how Idaho got its name. It's been thought that the name came from Shoshone, but in truth it may have just been made up by a somewhat shady politician. Regardless of what you call it, the Gem State is sparsely populated and unapologetically wild, and full of wonders—especially geological ones.

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