Idaho Word Search

BLUEBIRD – Idaho’s official state bird, the Mountain Bluebird, features brilliant blue plumage and thrives in the state’s open meadows and mountainous terrain throughout the year.

BOISE – Idaho’s capital and largest city, located along the Boise River. Known for its vibrant downtown, outdoor recreation access, and rapidly growing population in the Treasure Valley.

CRATERS – Craters of the Moon National Monument features ancient volcanic lava flows, cinder cones, and unique geological formations resembling a lunar landscape in south-central Idaho’s Snake River Plain.

CUTTHROAT – The Cutthroat trout is Idaho’s official state fish, named for distinctive red markings beneath its jaw. This native species thrives in Idaho’s pristine mountain streams.

EZRA POUND – Influential modernist poet born in Hailey, Idaho in 1885. His experimental writing significantly impacted twentieth-century literature despite his controversial political views and life abroad.

FORESTS – Idaho contains over twenty million acres of forestland, including parts of several national forests. These forests support timber industry, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

GARNET – Idaho’s official state gem, this semi-precious stone ranges from deep red to purple. Star garnets, especially rare four-rayed varieties, are found almost exclusively in Idaho.

GEM STATE – Idaho’s official nickname reflects its rich mining history and abundance of semi-precious stones including garnets, opals, jasper, and star garnets found throughout the state.

GEMS – Idaho produces seventy-two different types of precious and semi-precious gemstones, making it one of America’s most mineralogically diverse states for recreational rockhounding and commercial mining.

HEMINGWAY – Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway spent his final years in Ketchum, Idaho, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He completed several works there before his death.

LEWISTON – Idaho’s only seaport city, located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. It serves as a gateway for inland shipping and features mild winters.

MINING – Historically vital to Idaho’s economy, mining produced silver, gold, lead, and other minerals. The industry shaped communities and continues with modern phosphate and garnet operations.

MOUNTAINS – Idaho contains numerous mountain ranges including the Rockies, Bitterroots, and Sawtooths. Over sixty peaks exceed ten thousand feet, offering spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation year-round.

POCATELLO – Idaho’s fifth-largest city, home to Idaho State University. Located in southeastern Idaho, it serves as a regional trade center with significant railroad history and facilities.

POTATOES – Idaho produces approximately thirty percent of America’s potatoes, making it the nation’s leading potato-growing state. The Russet Burbank variety thrives in Idaho’s volcanic soil.

RAFTING – Idaho’s wild rivers, including the Salmon, Snake, and Payette, offer world-class whitewater rafting experiences ranging from family-friendly floats to extreme wilderness expeditions through deep canyons.

RIVERS – Idaho contains over three thousand miles of rivers, including the Salmon, Snake, Clearwater, and Payette. These waterways provide irrigation, hydroelectric power, recreation, and salmon habitat.

SAWTOOTH – The Sawtooth Mountains feature dramatic jagged peaks, alpine lakes, and pristine wilderness in central Idaho. This range anchors the Sawtooth National Recreation Area’s spectacular scenery.

SKIING – Idaho offers world-renowned skiing at resorts like Sun Valley, which pioneered chairlift technology, plus Schweitzer, Bogus Basin, and numerous other areas attracting winter sports enthusiasts.

SNAKE – The Snake River, Idaho’s largest river, flows over one thousand miles through southern Idaho, carving dramatic canyons and providing irrigation for agricultural lands throughout the region.

SUN VALLEY – America’s first destination ski resort, opened in 1936. Located near Ketchum, it attracts celebrities and ski enthusiasts with excellent slopes, charming village atmosphere, and year-round activities.

SYRINGA – Idaho’s state flower, also called Mock Orange, blooms with fragrant white flowers in late spring. This native shrub grows wild throughout Idaho’s forests and canyons.

TROUT – Idaho’s pristine cold-water streams and lakes provide exceptional trout fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, and bull trout species, making it a premier destination for fly-fishing enthusiasts worldwide.

TWIN FALLS – Southern Idaho city named after nearby Twin Falls on the Snake River. Known for agriculture, the dramatic Perrine Bridge, and proximity to Shoshone Falls, the “Niagara of the West.”