| Most states put together marketing packets | | | | wide range of activities to the visitors. No wonder, |
| aimed at convincing people to come and visit their | | | | the Idaho National Forest is a favorite spot for |
| state (and in the process, spend some money | | | | outdoor enthusiasts. |
| while you are there, too!). You may have even | | | | The Idaho National Forest also boasts of the |
| seen some commercials on television trying to do | | | | most rugged terrain of the whole Rockies |
| the same thing. Of course these ads are | | | | Mountains. Its four mountain ranges - Selkirk, |
| promising everything under the sun to visitors and | | | | Cabinet, Coeur d-Alene, and the Bitterroot |
| nearly every single state has to mention the fact | | | | Mountains - pose challenge to the rock climbers |
| that their state has gorgeous scenery and tons | | | | who come here from all over the world to |
| of things to do. | | | | challenge their rock climbing skills. It is difficult to |
| However, the reality is the stark opposite. The | | | | locate accessible paths up the mountainside |
| advertising is not always true or just partially true. | | | | because of the rugged terrain. This makes rock |
| The places they mention do exist but not in the | | | | climbing a difficult task. |
| same way as they are mentioned in the | | | | Idaho and its austere beauty are a favorite spot |
| advertisement. Then there are commercials that | | | | for hunters and fishermen to come and test their |
| boast of a plenty of outdoor activities for the | | | | skills. Home to the mule deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, |
| tourists. But the reality often turns out be | | | | and other big game animals, Idaho has a lot of |
| something else. | | | | visitors come in during hunting season in hopes of |
| Unlike most places, Idaho is the real deal. It is not | | | | bagging a trophy. Plus, with great salmon and |
| trying to bill itself as the theme park capital of the | | | | steelhead fishing, the area is a hot bed for fishing |
| world or some gambling mecca where you can | | | | enthusiasts as well. |
| either leave rich or catch the bus home. Idaho is | | | | If you love pristine landscapes and the rugged |
| just a beautiful place in the world that has only its | | | | beauty of Nature, then Idaho is the place you |
| natural wonders to attract visitors. | | | | were mean't to live, or at least visit! While it |
| The main attraction of Idaho is its wildlife. The | | | | cannot lay claim to some of the other tourist |
| state of Idaho has the largest area under federal | | | | attractions offered by other states, Idaho can |
| protection for wildlife. Boise National Forest alone | | | | provide visitors with peace of mind and an |
| has more than 2.6 million acres of land and water | | | | experience that they will never forget as long as |
| to explore. | | | | they live. The mountains, rivers, lakes, and |
| The Idaho National Forest is the second largest | | | | streams of Idaho will be awaiting you when you |
| wildlife park that combines Coeur d'Alene, Kaniksu, | | | | arrive but make sure you bring some friends |
| and the St. Joe National Forests. It is located in | | | | because good times are to be shared. |
| the northern region of the state, and offers a | | | | |