The 7 Wonders of Idaho

Cool Maps: 7 Wonders

Boise River Greenbelt

"The Boise greenbelt refers to a long walking or jogging trail through Boise, Idaho, USA that follows the Boise River and connects most of the major city parks. "

sun valley

"The term, "Sun Valley," among skiers, refers to the alpine ski area, which consists of Bald Mountain, the main ski mountain, and Dollar Mountain, which is geared toward novice and lower intermediate skiers. Bald Mountain, or "Baldy," has a summit of 9150 feet (2789 m) and a vertical drop of 3400 feet (1036 m). With its abundance of constant-pitch terrain, at varying degrees of difficulty, coupled with its substantial vertical drop and absence of wind, Baldy has often been referred to as the best single ski mountain in the world."

Yellowstone National Park

"Yellowstone is the first and oldest national park in the world and covers 3,470 square miles (8,980 km), mostly in the northwest corner of Wyoming. The park is famous for its various geysers, hot springs, supervolcano and other geothermal features and is home to grizzly bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk. "

Egyptian Theatre

"The Egyptian Theatre is surrounded by urban legend and Boise history that makes this building a tour of Boise history and a cornerstone of the society scene. "

Basque Museum/Cultural Center

"The Basque Museum & Cultural Center provides a look into the heritage of the Basque communities of Idaho and surrounding areas. "

Ridge to River Trail System

"Stretching from the Boise River to the Boise Ridge, this trail system offers hikers and mountain-bikers 75,000 acres of trails. "

Minnetonka Cave

"A grouse hunter stumbled on this remarkable cave in 1907. It has been opened to the public since 1947. The U.S. Forest Service offers a tour through a wondrous half-mile of stalactites and stalagmites from June 15 through Labor Day. This is the largest developed limestone cave in Idaho. "