Idaho

Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. It borders Montana to the east, Wyoming to the east and northeast, Nevada and Utah to the south, Washington and Oregon to the west, and Canada’s British Columbia Province to its north. The capital of Idaho is Boise while its largest city is Nampa.

The area that would eventually become Idaho was first inhabited by Native American tribes including Nez Perce (Nimiipuu), Shoshone-Bannock (Sho Ban) Northern Paiute (Numu). Europeans began exploring this region during 1805 when Lewis & Clark Expedition passed through before fur trappers from various countries arrived during early 1800s followed by missionaries who established missions across areas in what would later be known as Idaho Territory created out of Dakota Territory in 1863 as part of an act signed by Abraham Lincoln. In 1890 it became admitted into Union with name changed from ‘Idaho’ derived from native phrase “E Dah Hoe”, meaning land or gem on mountain which itself derived from Apache word for enemy -“Idaahe”.

Agriculture has been mainstay industry since territorial days due mainly potatoes; however industries such as lumbering have also played important role throughout history along with tourism more recently becoming major factor economy ever since Sun Valley resort opened 1936 providing winter recreation activities ski resorts other attractions drawing visitors year round boosting local economies upsurge tourist related businesses services creating jobs people moving here search opportunity better life quality education healthcare access open space recreational amenities etc.. Agriculture continues remain key contributor gross domestic product generating billions dollars annually face increasing challenges natural resources water pollution soil erosion urban sprawl decline farmland wildlife habitats all leading efforts being made preserve protect environment encourage sustainable practices ensure future generations able enjoy same pristine beauty found today hundreds years ago…

In recent decades population grown rapidly making one fastest growing states country yet still ranks among least densely populated offering wide variety outdoor activities ranging fishing hunting skiing snowboarding camping backpacking biking hiking kayaking white river rafting many others plus numerous historical sites museums parks monuments galleries festivals events ensuring there something everyone regardless age interest preference location taste budget level experience desired so come visit explore magical wonders great State Idaho!