It is against the law to live in a dog kennel (or house) unless you’re a dog. Alan Ellis/Flickr. But if you do, it gives new meaning to being “in the doghouse.” 2. In Idaho Falls, it is illegal to ride a motorcycle if you’re over 88. Is swearing illegal in Idaho? Though I don’t …
Lemon Trees can only grow in pots in Idaho. If you want a fruit tree that can easily be moved from indoors to outdoors, kept indoors all year, or even just as an ornamental tree then look no further. What kind of fruit trees can you grow in Idaho? Fruit Trees in Idaho Apples. Apples …
Apples are among the most cold hardy tree fruits and are well-adapted to many parts of Idaho. It is important, however, to match the right varieties to your growing region and site. What kind of apples grow in Idaho? Idaho apple farmers grow at least eleven different varieties of apples, including Braeburn, Fuji, Granny Smith, …
There is a new face at the East Idaho Aquarium in Idaho Falls., but only a few visitors were able to see him. The aquarium introduced their new two-toed sloth named Wookie to only a few fans of the aquarium Sunday, because her exhibit is not quite ready yet. Do sloths live in the United …
You can find mountain lions all across Idaho. Mountain lions are the largest wild cat in Idaho. Males can be five and one-half feet to nine feet long and weigh 80 to 265 pounds. Where are mountain lions found in Idaho? Mountain lion populations appear to be distributed throughout most of the state, though their …
Cotton growers impressed Cotton grower Dean Wells from Arizona was amazed by the many crops grown in Idaho. How far north can you grow cotton? Because of their need for a long, sunny growing period with at least 160 frost free days they are grown between latitudes 45 degrees north and 30 degrees south. The …
Potatoes. Idaho leads the nation in potato production – we produce nearly 1/3 of all U.S. potatoes. Our growers produce more than 100 million hundredweight of potatoes annually on more than 300,000 acres. What state produces most potatoes? IdahoPotatoes remain the top vegetable crop in the United States. They are grown commercially in 30 states, …
Hunting for moose in Idaho can take you from the heavily timbered forests of North Idaho to the meandering streams of the Snake River Plain. Fewer than a thousand animals a half a century ago, Idaho’s moose are now estimated at 10,000 to 12,000. Where can I see moose in Idaho? An excellent place to …
Fewer than 100 lynx are believed to roam the mid- and high-elevation forests of Idaho, where they are classified as a “species of greatest conservation need.” Just 40 lynx have been recorded in east central Idaho since the late 1800s, according to Fish and Game. What kind of wild cats are in Idaho? In Idaho, …
Climate – Most of Idaho’s potatoes are grown on the eastern side of the state where the elevation is between 4500 and 5000′. Because of the high altitude summer day temperatures reach the mid 80’s. Evenings cool to the 40’s. These are ideal conditions for growing potatoes! Where are most of the potato farms in …
In Idaho it is not necessarily a crime to shoot a dog. State law allows citizens to kill a dog if the animal is “worrying, wounding, or killing any livestock or poultry,” that are being raised for domestic or commercial purposes. Actually the farmer, Brent Knight, shot two dogs, wounding one and killing the other. …
In Idaho, we have three different species of wild cats, the mountain lion, bobcat, and lynx. Mountain lions are the largest of the three, and the only wild cat in Idaho with a long tail. Lynx and bobcat look very similar, but have several important differences. Are there lynx in Idaho? Fewer than 100 lynx …
Idaho’s rich volcanic soil is ideally suited for potatoes. Potatoes seem to grow better in a light soil, like volcanic ash which has a rich supply of trace minerals and appears to be necessary for successful potato production. Idaho’s scenic mountains collect snow throughout the winter months. What is so special about Idaho potato? The …
The Appaloosa horse became the state domestic mammal in 1975. What is Idaho’s animal? Idaho’s most recent symbol is the peregrine falcon, adopted as the state raptor in 2004. What is each state’s animal? What Are The State Animals Of Each State In The USA? State State Symbol California grizzly bear Colorado Rocky Mt. bighorn …
Southeastern Idaho is the ideal place to grow the famous Idaho potato. Crops of hay, wheat and alfalfa, as well as livestock and dairy farming make the area one of the most productive in the state. The natural vegetation of the state’s plains is mainly sagebrush. What do farmers grow in southern Idaho? Principal crops …