Children's Brochure - Idaho

State Seal:Idaho’s seal became official in 1891 by anact of the state Legislature. The Latinmotto, “Esto Purpetua,” means “let it beperpetual.” It’s the only state sealdesigned by a woman.State Flag:A blue field with a gold border, the stateflag proudly displays the state seal withthe words “State of Idaho” in gold blockletters on a red ribbon.State Flower:The syringa is a wildflower similar to themock orange and grows in clusters ofwhite blossoms on a branching shrub.State Tree:The western white pine is abundant northof the Clearwater River. The largestwestern white pine in the world stands 219feet high near Elk River, Idaho.State Fossil:Known as the Hagerman Horse because itwas discovered near the south-centraltown of Hagerman, these 3.5 millionyear-old fossils are closely related totoday’s zebra. The site is now HagermanFossil Beds National Monument, one of thelargest fossil deposits in North America.State Bird:The mountain bluebird lives throughoutthe West as far as north as Alaska. Itusually nests in rock crevices and insideholes in trees.State Gemstone:The Idaho Star Garnet brilliantly reflectsfour-pointed to six-pointed rays. India isthe only other place in the world whereyou can find these precious gems.State Fish:Named for the reddish-orange color on theunderside of its jaw, the cutthroat trout isnative to Idaho.State Horse:The Appaloosa was bred selectively by theNez Perce Indians. The breed was broughtback from near extinction beginning in1938.Idaho Division of TourismDepartment of CommercePO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0093800-VISIT-IDvisitidaho.orgDID YOU KNOW?Printed in Idaho- More than 40 percent of Idaho is coveredwith trees, making it the most heavilyforested of the Rocky Mountain states.ITC-13-43152-4MIdaho Department of Commerceis an equal opportunity employer.Upon request, the pamphlet will beprovided in alternative format forpersons with disabilities.This pamphlet was designed anddeveloped for use by students.- Idaho’s highest peak is Mt. Borah at 12,662feet located in central Idaho.- Since more than 80 varieties of gemstonesare found within its borders, Idaho’snickname is “The GemState.”- Idaho has more navigable whitewater rivermiles than any other state in the continentalU.S.Governor c.l. “butch” otter and first lady lori otterThis brochure was designed with you in mind.Inside you will find that Idaho is a place of greatbeauty, rich history and abundant outdooradventures. Idaho’s geographic features rangefrom deep gorges and canyons to soaringmountain peaks.Come and visit us soon, and you’ll see whyIdaho is a great place to vacation and learn.March 4, 2013MARKS THE 150THANNIVERSARY OFTHE CREATION OFIDAHO TERRITORY.PRINT 101 THINGS TO DO ATwww.beoutsideidaho.orgThe Idaho landscape is bursting withvariety. Mountains rise above 12,000 feetand canyons plunge to depths as low as700 feet throughout the 83,000 squaremiles of the state. Other cool Idahofeatures include forests, wide valleys,peaceful lakes, arid deserts, fertile prairiesand ancient lava flows.Idaho has 13 national forests that are greatfor hiking, boating, hunting, fishing andover 1 million acres of wilderness area.Idaho has more wilderness area than anyother state in the lower 48.