Idaho's seven wonders by the Idaho Statesman in Boise

Seven Wonders of Idaho

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Idahoans, give thanks for state's splendors

Why not the Seven Wonders of Idaho? We all love to boast about the many splendors of Idaho, whether...

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Learn about the folks who chose these special locales.

The meandering Snake River shapes Idaho's past, future

The Snake River passes through the rugged canyon walls of Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area, carving a natural border between Idaho and Oregon before exiting the Gem State at Lewiston. The Snake River was picked as the seventh natural wonder of Idaho in its entirety. Hell's Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North AmericaÑdeeper than the Grand Canyon by about 2,000 feet.

The Snake River uncoils around granite cliffs, basks in the desert sun, and strikes with sudden force in steep falls and rapids.

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Clearwater and Lochsa rivers: 'You can get to nowhere from here'

Experiencing life in the small towns along the Clearwater and Lochsa rivers in North Central Idaho.
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- Read a poem about the Lochsa by Statesman reporter Jeanne Huff
- About the wonder
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North Idaho's waters of enchantment

The Great Lakes of North Idaho are as different from parts of southern Idaho as ferns are from sagebrush. And each of the big three lakes — Pend Oreille, Coeur d'Alene and Priest — has its own beauty and distinct character.
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- Read a poem about Idaho's great lakes by Statesman reporter Jeanne Huff
- About the wonder
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Owyhee Canyonlands: The wildest part of Idaho

The Owyhee Canyonlands is the wildest part of Idaho. You won't find maintained trails and campground here. Whitewater enthusiasts, hunters, hikers and horseback riders come to discover canyons and uplands like no where else in Idaho and few places in the world.
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- Read a poem about the Owyhee Canyonlands by Statesman reporter Jeanne Huff
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Flowing lava shapes unearthly land

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a land that is testament to the volcanic activity that shaped the landscape near Arco through more than 60 lava flows beginning some 15,000 years ago.
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Heart of Idaho beats in the Salmon River wilds

It's easy to see why the Salmon River and the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area is the first of our Seven Wonders of Idaho. From magnificent, majestic mountains to crystal clear water running in streams, rivers and lakes, from abundant plant and wildlife to the people who live here, ...
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- At a glance: The Salmon River and the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
- Read a poem about the Frank Church Wilderness Area Salmon River by Statesman reporter Jeanne Huff
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Picking 7 Wonders was no easy task

Choosing seven wonders for Idaho is no cinch. More than 400 Statesman readers suggested attractions from the Sawtooths to the blue turf at Bronco Stadium.

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About the wonder

Name: Snake River.
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Central Idaho's stairway to heaven

The sight of the iconic Sawtooth Range is enough to induce a gasp, even if you have seen them a hundred times before. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is Idaho's playground.
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Read a poem about the Sawtooths by Statesman reporter Jeanne Huff

Olly-olly-in-free, Out of breath, breath You can see — whee! It’s never time here in never land. Fish, hunt, climb, Ski, skate, slide, slip into wonderland. This is Idaho’s playground, With star-studded skies — and slopes. Laughter trills in the air, vies with...
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About the wonder

Name: Sawtooths, including the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.