idaho

  Boise City: ~ 237,963 

  Meridian: ~ 139,740 

  Nampa: ~ 117,350 

  Caldwell: ~ 73,088 

  Idaho Falls: ~ 69,523 

  Pocatello: ~ 58,231 

  Coeur d’Alene: ~ 57,355 

  Twin Falls: ~ 55,589 

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• Interstate 84 (I-84): A key east-west interstate through Idaho from the Oregon border, through Boise, then toward Utah. 

• Interstate 15 (I-15): Runs north-south in eastern Idaho, connecting Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and linking toward Utah and Montana. 

• Interstate 86 (I-86): A shorter interstate entirely within Idaho, linking I-84 with I-15 near Pocatello. 

• U.S. Route 95 (US 95): Major north-south U.S. highway through Idaho’s panhandle and northern sections. 

• Emmett Cherry Festival (Emmett): Held in June, celebrating cherries, with parades and contests. 

• Idaho Spud Day (Shelley): Celebrating the state’s famous potato crop; potato-themed events and parade. 

• Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic (Boise): Hot-air balloon festival typically end of August/early September in Boise. 

• Trailing of the Sheep Festival (Hailey / Ketchum / Sun Valley): A fall festival with sheep-herding tradition, wool events, etc. 

• Winter festivals: eg. McCall Winter Carnival (McCall) with snow sculpting and winter activities.

      Idaho’s climate has distinct seasons, with the following generalizations: hot/dry summers in lower elevations, cold winters in many parts, and                significant variation by region (north vs south, low vs high elevation).