People have referred to Idaho as God's country because of its huge mountains and vast forests. The landscape is unequalled in its rugged beauty. If a person were simply to start walking from a road in the middle of central Idaho and trekked for an hour, there is a good chance that they would be looking at places never seen before by another human being. It is like the rest of the world doesn't exist.
    Like many other western states, Idaho was basically untouched by Europeans until the early nineteenth century. The famous explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark faced some of their most difficult challenges in north-central Idaho, which is the home of Hell's Canyon and the Nez Perce Indians. In 1805, Lewis and Clark realized in Idaho that no direct northwest passage to the Pacific Ocean existed, which was what Thomas Jefferson (the US's third president) had hoped. But they did find something else: an endless frontier of natural beauty that had sustained several Native American tribes for generations.
    The plentiful nature still remains unspoiled and spectacular today. Part mountains, part forest, and part desert, Idaho is a perfect place for hiking, camping, skiing, fishing, or whatever else you'd like to do outdoors.
    Coeur d'Alene is one of the most beautiful cities in the state. It is surrounded by lakes for swimming and mountains for skiing. This town is a part of the panhandle (pruh většího území) region of Idaho, famous for its lush (bujný) pine forests and large lakes. Or travel on to central Idaho, which boasts huge mountain ranges and over 300 alpine lakes (vysokohorská jezera). For those of you with a spirit for adventure, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is a perfect place for river-rafting. Idaho offers more stretches of white water than any other state in the lower 48 U.S. states.
    Some envision Idaho as being too sparse to offer any interesting city life. Many people think Idaho is a total farming community without culture. There are four wineries in Idaho. There are also art galleries, museums, theaters, and social gatherings.
    Boise is a capital and a beautiful town. It is a large city with many cultural and recreational activities.
    On the negative side, sometimes the residents of Idaho can have clashing opinions. Other states often hear about incidents involving white supremacist (rasisté) groups who have their headquarters in southern Idaho.
    The people in the northern regions of Idaho and the people of the southern regions do not relate at all. The north is more liberal, the south is conservative and has a high Mormon population.
    Idaho is mostly known for its high mountains, winding rivers, and deep blue lakes. It is a state untroubled by the big-city hassles of heavy traffic and pollution, a place where people can enjoy nature the way it has been forever. The state offers incredible outdoor experience and is a wonderful place to grow up.

 

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