Idaho - 10 Culture Shocks Tourists Have When They Visit Idaho

Hey there fellow travelers, today we are in the wonderful tasty state of Idaho. Yes it is famous for its potatoes, but you may find it fun to know that there is more than just potatoes in Idaho. Here we go through tourist information, travel information on enjoying Idaho, from the many waterfalls like Shoshone Falls to the capital Boise (no Z) to the incredible variety of potato themed fun, this is your guide to visiting Idaho.
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[@marneyholzmer7797]

My grandmother's favorite saying "If you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes". I still use this today.

[@Petrock77]

Right. Just this year record high on Friday record snow on Saturday.

[@dougwheeler1265]

Sorry, but they say that in almost every state. The weather can change in an instant almost anywhere you go. Not just Idaho.

[@marneyholzmer7797]

@@dougwheeler1265 it can be raining and high winds at the front door and not ever get wet in your back yard. We had a freak storm bust that killed a large group of geese in seconds.

[@logankrohn1472]

@@dougwheeler1265 Not just dry to rain, but 80s to 20s.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

@@dougwheeler1265 It's really not the same anywhere. Growing up in BC, when we had rain, we had rain for days or weeks. Nothing moved fast there. When I moved to Ontario, I could not believe how quick and drastic the weather changed.

[@bellam6511]

Born & raised here.We are just taters & farms. If y'all move here you won't like it a bit. We also love our guns a lot!!

[@jesusisalive3227]

Amen! Its cold and miserable here Don't move here!

[@nativeveteran7772]

Agreed! It's cold here and I'm sick of potatoes 😂.

[@Jarro759]

Locals only!

[@shannonroush3875]

That's right just dirt fields growing potatoes. Winters have no sun...100 feet of snow....below zero for six months. Just a bunch of Hillbillys living off the land. Nothing to see here folks! Trust me you want to move to Utah or Colrado instead!

[@ericochoa4271]

Oooh I love guns too and potatoes. I think I'll move there. 😉

[@davidharkin7369]

I grew up in Boise. When I was 20 I joined the military. I was stationed at Pensacola, FL for a while for training. One day I left base to get dinner with some friends, and we went to a restaurant. On the menu they had "Idaho baked potato" I ordered it to see what it was. This thing was the size of a football, I'd never seen a potato that big before. Turns out Idaho exports all the good ones, so most Idahoans have no idea how big an Idaho potato really is.

[@emiliogarcia5103]

My family on my dad side worked the fields. We would get the "Idaho potatoes" by the sack.

[@n.d.m.515]

Depends on who you know or if you are a famer yourself.

[@ChickentNug]

I've heard about this a lot actually. Generally they export the best shit and leave the rest for the locals lol

[@RestingBitchface7]

That’s a falsehood. I grew up in Eagle, and worked many summer harvesting ground nuggets. We had massive russets. But you had to buy them from local markets like 44, not supermarkets. Local markets do not buy wholesale for uniformity.

[@garybowlin7707]

Never had a problem with small potatoes in Idaho, I always just asked the farmers around my property to load me up. Drive a straight slow line under that potato belt boom.

[@travisbrewer5391]

Not just black bears. Part of Yellowstone National Park extends into Idaho, so we do have Grizzlies.

[@jesusisalive3227]

Wolves now too, thanks for that liberals! We really needed another huge predator to worry about!

[@jesusisalive3227]

@@susieasado6675 Because I don't like being stalked by wolves? You ever been stalked by a predator? I have! Its not fun.

[@alexanderfretheim5720]

Probably a few up in the panhandle region too.

[@jesusisalive3227]

@@alexanderfretheim5720 There are a lot up in the panhandle, most of them are in the Salmon area. In fact it has almost ruined the outfitters. They used to be able to promise their clients at least a shot at an elk, they can no longer do that. When you can't promise at least a shot people are way less willing to spend their money. One of the biggest problems is moose. The wolves have devastated the moose population in Yellowstone Park. The calves are extremely vulnerable in the deep snow so the wolves capitalize on it. Moose don't migrate like the deer and elk do.

[@TommyMcGuinness]

There are grizzly bears in the Panhandle, cougars, too (AKA mountain lions) If you encounter one DO NOT run! Both can run faster than you. Better yet, go with a friend who runs slower than you and you'll be safe!

[@Squawking_Squatcher]

Actually, we call them "finger steaks," not steak fingers, but yeah, they're delicious.

[@JM-wy9jk]

Best gas station food there is.

[@StrawHatLuffy99]

Thank you I was going to say that if no one did

[@jonathanmarler5808]

My wife kept cringing everytime he said "steak fingers"

[@Bdub1952]

Roger that. He got most of everything else right though.

[@Mommarillo23]

When he said that I was ooooohhhhh no lol they are the best at the fair though

[@rotitelor]

The 12th culture shock is the large Basque population in Idaho. They have opened wonderful restaurants in Boise where you can tapas and hearty Basque meals and wine.

[@ProfessorWolters]

Yes! I meant to talk about that and totally skipped that part in my notes, it was supposed to be an add on when i was talking about fry sauce :(

[@endangeredspecies5005]

rotitelor, you mean basque from spain.

[@heyreddin2.0s10]

@@endangeredspecies5005 check your geography man.

[@magicalstatistics3750]

I’m basque and live in Idaho lol

[@alexismoser3840]

When I was living in Spain we met some Basque girls who were asking us where we were from. Before I could say anything one of them asked if we were from Idaho. My friends were shocked since they always were teasing me that no one knew where Idaho was. The girls had just watched a documentary about the Basque people in Idaho in their class. My mom is from the Gooding area where they have a large Basque festival every year.

[@sarahdigre3513]

I spend all my time telling everyone, "Just potatoes here". Why would you undo all my hard work? It's too pretty and perfect of a state to share. ;)

[@mace1633]

Why do y’all be so unfriendly to folks in fro Appalachian mtn region in southern USA and we don’t have many people but we love strangers and everyone’s a friend

[@yurapishwall621]

@@mace1633 when you go from 590000 people to 750000 in a year you'll know why it's the saddest thing after 3 decades I have to leave my home because I can't afford it anymore

[@colleenanderson223]

Same here!

[@iamjustsaying4787]

@Mace 16 I moved up here from the south 20 something years ago. They are friendly and polite but not hospitable. No one is going to invite you home. Idahoans are very clan focused meaning family, childhood friends and maybe, church members. Most of my friends are other transplants. Upside is, they aren’t gossips either.

[@ChickentNug]

@@yurapishwall621 ​ my mom had to do the same last year, and had to go to arizona to live with her family there because of how expensive renting/housing is. After ~20 years of her life and raising my brother and I here, she had to move. It's pretty shitty, and I'm not trying to give you a sob story, but I definitely miss her a lot. I know exactly what you're talking about

[@BillGreenAZ]

One shock of Idaho is that you can visit Moscow while in Idaho!

[@tylerdanielson7761]

A joke for idahoans lol

[@claycrumrine]

You can also visit paris and the moon

[@UnicornDreamsPastelSkies]

Which ironically, considering the town's name, is the least red place in the nation's #4 reddest state! (Okay, maybe not.) It is a college town, after all, that also so happens to be across the state border from another one of those, Pullman W A, where it is also the least red in the otherwise red eastern half of that state.

[@agapelove992]

@@UnicornDreamsPastelSkies the Idaho 4 tragedy in Moscow is enough to keep people away. Following the court case is very revealing as to how justice works in Latah County Take note lol

[@garrettstephens91]

Native Idahoan here. Every point that you said is true. When talking about the weather though, don't forget to mention the wind. We have so much wind here. I personally don't mind it. I love harsh weather. Idaho is the greatest state in the Union. Out of staters, please don't move here...you are changing our culture. Also Huckleberries are the state berry of Idaho, so it already is "The Huckleberry State".

[@skylerrash9154]

Been living here my whole life. It sucks, don't move here, you'll hate it, especially if you're Californian.

[@InnerPower4me]

😂😂

[@DefendInPlace]

Lol, nice try. I’m still coming. Don’t be mad though, I’m coming to escape the Californians you don’t want. You won’t even notice me. Promise.

[@royprice7123]

@@DefendInPlace well in that case, welcome

[@krisconrad1051]

@@heavenx7673 Most people in Idaho dont like people moving here because they think it will change the culture of the state. Also cost of living has skyrocketed since people have begun to move here (primarily from Cali). The wages have never been great here and the low population made prices cheap, until recently... in my area housing has almost tripled in price in only 10 years due to the influx of people. So dont take it personally, it's just that a lot of the locals of the state are being priced out by non-locals, which has given a lot of them sour attitudes. P.S. This is a common attitude all over the NW, not just in Idaho.

[@krisconrad1051]

@@heavenx7673 and just to give you an example, my uncle bought a new house in my area around 2010, it's a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom with 2/3 acre lot for around $100,000 that same house is now valued at over $400,000 and the average for the area is $365,000 now.

[@hollyegee2199]

Born and raised in Lewiston…moved away for collage and work…retired and RAN back to Idaho. Now I’m in Grangeville where I’m on the high prairie surrounded by steep canyons full of wild rivers, wild game and unexplored wilderness. I forgot what it was like to have people wave at you on the road, not lock my doors and keep my car running when I go shopping and it’s frozen or frying out. Amazing. Also, no kids with phones in their noses but riding bikes, swimming and just being active. I’ll never leave again.

[@ruthmeow4262]

NO! You can get ice cream in Idaho with potato flakes. Best stuff ever. When visiting go to Reed's Dairy. Get some ice cream, gourmet chocolate milk(or both and have a brown cow), and homemade grilled cheese sandwiches. And yes, even in the bigger cities you can get critters. Mountain lions and moose have been in Idaho Falls. And proper fry sauce has buttermilk and a dab of mustard mixed into it as well. And for a real treat, go to Craters of the Moon where the Apollo 14 astronauts practiced for the moon landing.

[@dkhiggin]

I love Idaho. I have lives in Boise, Montpelier, Lewiston, Bonners Ferry and currently Rexburg. I left Idaho for 15 years for work but gladly came home to retire. It is an amazing place to live from the wonderful people to the great recreation.

[@aalekhine5109]

Couer d'Alene is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen...,

[@saracouture3088]

Besides missing the large Basque population your video is perfect. This video made me even more homesick! #idahome

[@veronica0406]

Lots of Milky Way. ✨ We have America’s first dark sky reserve which is amazing for astrophotography. I love my Idahome. ❤️ Great video.

[@timothycook2917]

Fun Fact: The Salmon River is the longest unobstructed river in the U.S. (meaning it has no man-made barriers) and is also the longest river in the U.S. (outside of Alaska) contained within the borders of one state

[@CaffeinatedTigress]

Adding another culture shock: Natives are more than happy to have you VISIT. Big emphasis on the VISIT. We like GUESTS. Please don't move here. Oh, and if you're from California... keep that to yourself.... don't DARE utter the phrase "Back in california..." or "It sucks you don't have an in-and-out."

[@alwaysbewhoyouare9592]

@@susieasado6675 Utah feels the same way as Idaho.

[@museluvr]

... or complain we're not liberal enough. We can kick your Cali butts right back to the border with a BYE.

[@museluvr]

@@susieasado6675 A reasonable reply, and for that thank you. Very valid points. God bless.

[@sbarnes1990]

@@susieasado6675 Oh yes we do! Keep California out of Colorado!

[@Jack-se2br]

What if I'm a Texan fleeing the Californians and Mexicans?

[@tara9828]

I can't be the only Idahoan who watches these videos because I love my state so much. I thought it was funny how you mentioned the gas station hub situation. Back in high school when we're drinking at someone garage we'd debate whether it was worth a gas station run or not because we'd be bound to run into more people who'd want to follow us back. But yeah the two big things I'd add is 1. We love our guns, don't freak out we'll probably let you shoot them if you ask and aren't weird 2. If you're going to go hiking be responsible and realize this isn't the LA hills and if you don't know what you're doing you can easily get lost, freeze to death, then be cached by a mountain lion to be slowly eaten over the course of a week and be the newest Missing 4/11 case. Seriously, people go missing all the time it sounds dramatic but you should really take it seriously if you're doing any real back country.

[@calebsatterthwaite7387]

Also the reason the fry sauce is so good is because we put Dill and Pickle Juice in it. Also if you want a free meal hop into the Potato Museum, there are “free taters for out of staters.”

[@itachis]

Any part of Idaho you recommend moving to im looking to live in the upper part of the USA 🇺🇸

[@thepontiacshop3765]

I would say idaho is the Swiss Army knife of states we got Nevada desert mountains, Nebraska flatlands, Colorado Rockies, idaho Rockies,new York forests, Utah sand dunes,Louisiana swamplands,Alaska wilderness, green Ireland rolling hills, United Kingdom rolling farmland, Colorado off-roading, Arizona red hills and probably lots of other things slipping my mind. Also we have the greates white water rafting in the world

[@HanShotFirst84]

I moved to Idaho from California 18 years ago. My biggest surprises were they call soda "pop" and it's really cold if you're not used to it. 65 is shorts weather and considered really warm.

[@208getalife]

65 IS shorts weather. 40 is if you're no coward

[@joshuas637]

I've lived here my whole life... If I here you say pop im gonna assume you're a transplant lol

[@208getalife]

You sure you live here? Idaho is Soda country. We even name our springs Soda.

[@n.d.m.515]

@@joshuas637 I was born and raised in Idaho. The use of "pop" to mean soda is very much a thing. Perhaps its regional or what sentence you use.

[@ChickentNug]

@@n.d.m.515 it's interchangable in southeast idaho. I hear people say both all the time

[@iamperpetuallyconfused1916]

I have lived in Boise my entire life so I appreciate you giving the right pronunciation as a lot of people don’t know. Glad you had a great trip in this beautiful state!

[@offroad5798]

Boise born and raised and wouldn't have it any other way. Don't move here please you'll hate it

[@killakwik]

Lul. This place is the worst. We are all jerks too. Just keep driving through to Montana. Lol

[@hlondon2408]

Hahahahahaha!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@JennsCleaningTouch]

Agreed! Lol you only like it if you were born here🤣❤️

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Hmmm, sounds great . The place needs new subdivisions , for Californians to relocate to.

[@offroad5798]

@@Jay-vr9ir blasphemy

[@hollyloomer7667]

OMG I just stumbled on your Idaho video. Native 51 years Boy"c"ian however, grew up as a 4th generation potato farming family out of Ashton and Driggs Idaho where I spent ALL my summers. When I saw the Frosty Root Beer picture, I remember going to that very place in the 70's and 80's as a child with my Grandma Grace it's outside of Ashton on the Highway towards Island Park and Yellowstone. Everything you've said is spot on! Thanks for showcasing my lovely state that I am VERY proud to be an OG from and, THANK YOU for that Frosty Root Beer picture as it brought back such fond memories of me and my wonderful Grandma.

[@dcast777]

Fry sauce is not just ketchup and mayo mixed. There is other spices and usually some kind of vinegar base as well.

[@ProfessorWolters]

and a small slice of heaven is in there too!

[@loristoneback9455]

A lot of times there is creamy horseradish sauce in it to but just barely enough to give it a good flavor.

[@JennsCleaningTouch]

It's actually pickle juice 😉 I use to make it all the time as a teen working at Zips (best fry sauce recipe) and a tad of mustard Idaho born and raised❤️

[@JennsCleaningTouch]

@@loristoneback9455 there's many recipes but I've never heard of one with horse radish. We do make and use horseradish in house at the restaurants here and the fry sauce but they are completely different recipes made in different bins.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Ketchup and mayo is usually called Thousand Island dressing .

[@lindaandrews7187]

Hey Mark - we call them "finger steaks". You were close! Thanks for visiting our wonderful state........although it is soooo cold in the winter you may not to encourage people to move here............... love your channel!

[@jayleendelrio2075]

I have lived in Idaho for almost 20 years, it is indeed a beautiful State. I absolutely love the trees and rivers. When I first came to Idaho, I was so impressed with how friendly the locals were. I am from California, and it makes me sad all the negative comments that I hear constantly about Californians, though I understand about the prices going through the roof due to the influx of people moving here. If I had not moved here, my daughters wouldn’t have had the opportunities they had here….they both went to Boise State and both married good men.

[@larry811]

I never complain about those California sons of biccchs

[@ChiragKenia21]

Your passion, the way you convey facts and enery is infectious! :)

[@evanelsey]

Lived in Idaho my whole life! Fairly accurate video! Great job!

[@brenna6557]

Born and raise idahoian. I say we have all 4 seasons and all types of terrains jam packed into this beautiful state.

[@gazof-the-north1980]

This guy is amazing. He's the god of travel

[@reifonseca5767]

Great review thank you for being so positive and up beat.unlike most reviews ive seen

[@cheriemertes6304]

I live right by the Boise greenbelt. So beautiful and fun to bike ride. Lots of cool restaurants and stores right off of it. It's gonna be 85 degrees today. Packing a picnic lunch and grabbing my cruiser bike to go enjoy a beautiful spot at the park right on the ride. Can't wait!!!

[@Rainbowturtlemama]

You missed the best part of Idaho, the north! Coeur daAlene and Sandpoint just north of that. We live on the giant Lake PendOreille(so deep they use to test submarines at the south end), it has a fascinating history, the Longbridge and we also have Schweitzer Mtn ski resort. Tons of hiking, great restaurants and we were voted best small town. Please make a return trip and visit the North, it's such a beautiful place.

[@NorthIdahoNomads]

Shhhh we are trying to keep this place as low key as possible! :) too much of world has discovered our secret.

[@tubadude905]

We just bought land in Carlin Bay and will be heading up in a couple of years, joining lots of friends who are there now. Looking forward to it - headed up from the Colorado Springs area...

[@cynt9697]

Also lots of white supremists

[@rocketsunshine6169]

Shhhhh

[@HabeasJ]

@@cynt9697 not since the 90's.

[@jstar1000]

Love Driggs, super cool place and the drive from Ashton to Driggs is so freaking amazing.

[@christinawallace960]

You’ve been traveling with the kid and I for about two years!!! Thanks so much!!! I love your videos!!

[@janiceroberts7363]

Growing up in Idaho, we loved honey with our finger steaks :-)

[@PigeonAirport]

I had no clue that huckleberries were regional to us for years, I just can't imagine not growing up with them they are the best. I have this huckleberry syrup that is just amazing.

[@ericjuli6576]

Drove thru Idaho from Salt Lake City to W. Yellowstone, MT. Only stop really was Idaho Falls, but I fell in love! I was shocked at how clean of a city it was.

[@claywright9118]

hasn't been californicated yet

[@fvckcen5ortube147]

@@claywright9118 yep

[@fvckcen5ortube147]

Also thats everywhere. In boise on fridays a lot of pizza places will save the left overs + make more and give them to homeless people. We care about eachother (unlike our stately neighbors) and we care about our home. But the highways are being littered more now that the great exodus is commencing- hell, they want to make "Greater Idaho" and just start stealing other states too, they are so stupid lmfao

[@ChickentNug]

@@claywright9118 it has a lot in the last year. I live close to IF, and traffic is WAY worse than it was. Housing is ridiculously hard to get, too

[@CRJourney20]

When I discovered your channel I was shocked....lol....it is the greatest stuff. Been watching on the smart TV so never got a chance to comment and had to take this time to let you know. Never thought about huckleberry being a thing. Thanks for inspiring us to vlog as well.

[@ladyslotsquatch2149]

Fun entertaining video! Great job!😁

[@JennsCleaningTouch]

I live in Idaho and for the best fry sauce recipe work at Zips. And it's more than just mayo and ketchup. But thanks for your kind words. We love visitors just not Californians that move in. You forgot some great places around Coeur D'Alene, Idaho and surrounding areas especially the mine tour up in Shoshone county. I'm glad you enjoyed Idaho as much as you have!❤️

[@tryfall5183]

Nahh the best fry sauce is arctic circle

[@AV-the-machinist]

@@tryfall5183 you could not be wrong. Also, there are 2 kinds of zips fry sauce. The thin kind from cda and the lumpy shit from Spokane. Artic circle tastes like the brown circle around my butthole

[@Phoenix-J81]

Born and raised Idahoan. You want the best fry sauce, it's located at Wheelers drive thru. ( used to be Red Steer, but they are long gone) 😂 You are correct though, it is definitely more than just mayo and ketchup. Also, spot on about the Cali people. Not fans when they decided to invade us.

[@andreabradley5837]

Regarding the stargazing, many towns have a dark sky ordinance in place. Commercial lighting must adhere to the guidelines. Stanley, Ketchum, and Sun Valley became a Dark Sky Reserve in 2017.

[@BoiseRiverFloaters]

That is cool.

[@dlast7112]

Loving these videos, getting to learn about parts of the states I wouldn’t normally have any information about

[@tiggerktd]

Watching the base jumping off of Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls is pretty cool, especially for kids.

[@Whereto.Next208]

Hi there, fellow traveler! I'm so glad to see you loved visiting my state! As a Boise resident, I'd like to add one shock. You aluded to the safety of Idaho. There's a reason for that. A LOT of locals carry a sidearm. It is legal to open carry here. It may be a bit shocking for a tourist to see some guy wearing a gun on his hip while shopping, but it's quite common here. Thanks for highlighting the Gem State, Mark! Come back anytime!

[@carlajenkins1990]

It is bad manners for anyone but a police officer to carry firearms, openly.

[@slc2882]

@@carlajenkins1990 We just moved here from Cali, and carrying is definitely not bad manners here. Its kinda funny, but in Cali you could open carry up until 2012 as long as the gun wasnt loaded. Like you said it was considered in bad taste, especially because people would feel threatened and call the cops even though it was legal. I think thats why he or she mentioned that its a bit of a culture shock to see the open carry in Idaho. Because its not considered rude nor threatening.

[@carlajenkins1990]

@@slc2882 Unless you are going into Red's Trading Post, it is bad manners.

[@paulbrown7064]

I could be wrong but I believe it is now legal to concealed carry in Idaho without a permit.

[@Whereto.Next208]

Correct. Per idaho.gov, "As of July 1, 2019, Idaho statute allows residents 18 years of age, not disqualified from having a permit, to carry a concealed firearm statewide without a permit."

[@pdxaviation]

I lived in Idaho for a couple of years. There really is a seemingly infinite amazing things that make the state so beautiful.

[@edbennion]

I was born, raised, and still live in Eastern Idaho. Glad you enjoyed your time here.

[@woltersworld]

Really gorgeous state

[@josefeldman1202]

Very nice state. I would like to visit it. Thank you very much for the video.

[@deverasanders555]

We love our State! Here we have Idaho winning her way to fame! (State song I had to learn in Grade School).

[@mirandamead1962]

I'm from moscow ID up north and it's true we do love our huckleberries. They aren't in season very long so you have to go huckleberry picking so you can make jam or syrup. Also the gas station thing is true 😂

[@JimMillsCSLC]

Congrats on reaching 1M subscribers!🎉🎉🎉 Keep up the great work!

[@IDAHOmag]

My family has been here since the 1800’s and yup finger steak, fry sauce, huckleberries, Idaho City, Hagerman, Garden Valley (my family named), Idaho Old Penitentiary and so much more!!

[@Big824John]

Great video! I think this is probably the most positive review about Idaho I have ever read. Good job! The way you spun it makes it sound like Idaho is a fun place. Now, do they have Huckleberry pie? I am thinking they have to. I am hearing more and more about how good Huckleberries are.

[@r4veneye13]

Yes huckleberry pie is great. Elk river is the best spot to get it at that I've encountered. I'm from Northern Idaho tho so southern idaho I'm not so sure

[@mrmanlukas]

Idaho is full. We have enough people

[@michelleroberts6626]

Lukas Edward Nichols are Washingtonians welcome?

[@adamlhayman]

@@michelleroberts6626 Literally, we're full. Native born folks can no longer afford to buy homes here. Homes go on the market, stay there for less than a month and are bought sight unseen, cash up front by people from out of state. A home that was 250k at the height of the bubble is 450k now. The median home price is 13x the median annual income of an individual worker. Historically homes are unattainable when their median price hits 4.5x the median price of the worker.

[@ryanritter7814]

@@michelleroberts6626 no

[@ryanritter7814]

Amen

[@jlldancer6]

@@adamlhayman we have been eyeing Idaho for over a year and a half. Looks like we missed our opportunity. I am shocked by the home price increase in just a year! And we live in NJ, the highest property taxes in the country. 😩. You would have liked us. We would have assimilated. We don’t belong in NJ. We plan to drop some dollars into the tourist economy in your state instead!

[@danakweems]

There was so much you missed. River rafting on the Salmon, sturgeon fishing, hunting, air boat races... never boring...

[@pal3800]

I want to thank you your help was very helpful when im making or thinking of future travel plans wow i cant wait when is it the best time of year to see all of it

[@joshuathomas8529]

One warning about idaho we love guns and we carry them ever where. Do go into a Wal-Mart and be surprised to see people openly carrying pistols.

[@HabeasJ]

I open carry every day. Dont visit if you don't want to see it!

[@cannonwilson5605]

Guns are a way of life, if you can’t handle it than stay out of Idaho.

[@autumnbluemoon99]

I lived in idaho for 23 years and never saw that anywhere... Or maybe I was just so used to it 🤔

[@crustpunkjesuschrist]

I mean the proletariat has to have some way to defend themselves against a corrupt system so cheers to that my guy. SRA for life

[@HabeasJ]

@@crustpunkjesuschrist an armed society is a polite society. Exercise your rights and as long as you don't shoot anyone unjustly, enjoy doin your thing👍

[@halle212]

7/8 out of 10 of these could be said about where I live Newfoundland, Canada. I would definitely feel like I’m at a home away from home, I really want to try Idaho potato dishes!!

[@davidmarshall718]

I live in British Columbia just north of the Idaho border. In terms of nature, the northern USA and southern Canada are similar. The border was introduced thousands of years AFTER nature formed the land and the climate. Newfoundland is not too different from Maine in terms of nature. The politics and culture of Canada and the USA can be both similar and different, a lot of it has to do with the shared national principal origin of Britain but with some divergent values based on separate societies, cultures, outlooks, perceptions, and values.

[@kevinunger433]

I moved here to Idaho 5 yrs ago , was the best thing I ever did. I LOVE it here.

[@brendamoody4829]

My husband and I and our 2 girls went to Bear Lake many years ago. It was BEAUTIFUL!!!!! We stayed at a KOA and had the BEST time! My girls were able to rent bicycles and had a BLAST riding them around the campground. We also loved the grocery store that was close and bought some incredibly fresh fish to cook over the campfire for evening supper. After that we went into town to get huckleberry ice cream for dessert! We all said that we would definitely come back to Bear Lake one day !!!

[@angelpower1562]

I live in Bear Lake, Idaho and if u like the outdoors this is the place for you. We have Mountains and a huge lake.

[@andrewvaughan8844]

If you’re moving here... change your damn plates ASAP!

[@Potterz907]

No

[@tracybennett882]

Why do the cops suck that bad as I've heard ?

[@nottawa86]

Texas license plate the best license plate.

[@levimartinez6312]

@@tracybennett882 no if you have California or Washington plates you’re asking for someone to key your car or slash your tires... cops aren’t bad but boy is there a lot

[@katiekyle7545]

@@levimartinez6312 Even here at Washington we look at Calirfornia plates with a sense of loathing. Its because of them that prices are spiking everwhere! (No offense to Californians, that is just the general feelings everyone has from us here in the Pacific NW, sorry!)

[@joshkee5733]

Boise resident past 30 years. Yeah we have Bears but also watch out for Mt Lions. Also if you come to visit it's a beautiful state. The locals are super nice. We also do love our outdoors and our guns

[@alexismoser3840]

And Moose

[@DMofTheWorld]

I really enjoyed my trip, and my local hosts said they'd be happy if I decided to move there - got my Boise Idaho Pass!

[@betsywright3533]

Loved your video. I am an Idaho native and so I have to set you straight on one thing lol. The steak fingers you refer to are actually called finger steaks. A simple minor mistake, but nonetheless you know the right way now. Hope you had a great time. Thanks for the great video. Take care and keep safe!

[@okeesmokee6658]

Made the same observation. Best with Cocktail sauce, but to each their own. Fry sauce is for fries and tots.

[@ZakhadWOW]

I love him showing the "Welcome to Idaho" sign that has been shot like crazy.. you cant even tell which county because THAT sign has been nearly obliterated. So, another warning about Idaho.....LOLOL

[@barrishautomotive]

Those were stickers bud. Look again.

[@carlajenkins1990]

The Stinker Stations used to have signs 100 Yards from Welcome to Idaho signs reading: Welcome to Idaho. Set back your clocks 10 years.

[@ZakhadWOW]

@@carlajenkins1990 thats better than the 25 years for Utah....

[@stephanicrandall7797]

Oh my word when you were talking about the gas stations you showed the Robin's Roost in Island Park! And going to that gas station when visiting Island Park was super fun! 😂

[@nealfry2230]

' Peace & Tranquility in the Gem State of Mind."

[@AngenettePickettCall]

Fry sauce isn’t just ketchup&mayo. The really good fry sauce has pickle juice.

[@inspectorwinship9538]

Southwest and Southeast Idaho have an entirely different type of beauty. Much more "badlands" and geologic formations. Lots of potatoes in the south. We love tourists. You are even welcome to move here. Just don't try to change Idaho into the place you left behind.

[@fvckcen5ortube147]

they arent listening. Dems are registering as republicans and telling others to on twitter, hundreds of people in northern id are being forced out of jobs over not getting jabs (North County Off Grid on YT for more info). Oregon is also trying to make "Greater Idaho". Vote may 17th. Remove this plague

[@JETZcorp]

@@fvckcen5ortube147 Oregon is very much against Greater Idaho, because it would mean they'd lose a bunch of their tax base. Greater Idaho would mean that the red-voting parts of Oregon would join Idaho. Oregon is really a red State with one VERY blue city that easily out-votes the rest of the State. You won't find many Kate Brown supporters in Madras or John Day. They're good people. Definitely more right-wing than Boise.

[@thepontiacshop3765]

Nope just taters and dirt farmers lol

[@weeknders]

Tell that to the residents of Boise. Yikes. They are working their ass off to turn Boise into Portland OR.

[@chelseaaguilar2525]

I think more people should be like this 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@romarobbins270]

I’m visiting Idaho for the first time right now. It is beautiful, and also my 49th state to have visited. All I have left is Alaska.

[@robsutherland5744]

I lived in Ketchum for several years and knew even then that I didn't really live in Idaho. I remember hearing people living there say they were going to move to Idaho meaning they were going to move away from Ketchum. Incredible state. I have a deep fear of the country and a fierce respect for the people.

[@wowkar8857]

Magnificent nature! We have very similar places in Russia! By the way, you have Moscow too ! Very beautiful state! Greetings from Russia!

[@n.d.m.515]

In Russia, its MosCow and MosKoe in Idaho.

[@ASombradaNoite]

I live in Idaho Falls. Very close to all the places you are traveling to. Very accurate video. Good job.

[@MollyDrake81]

Hello from Idaho Falls Idaho. thank you for making this video. loved it!!

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Molly!

[@chasehartanimals4945]

THANK YOU FOR THE BOISE PART

[@lillypod1337]

Here is a shock for you: The fire smoke from the yearly California man-made "wildfires" are being carried over all of Southern Idaho by the jet stream starting in June and don't end until the jet stream changes at the end of September. Happy Travels!

[@heathernoonan-sheeks2912]

You missed out on some awesome areas up north. Very much worth the drive, especially in the summer. Tons of cool small towns, amazing watersports and wintersports. North Idaho is worthy of it's own video if you decide to come back :) Great video though. I totally agree that huckleberries (purple gold) are a gift from God💜

[@alexanderfretheim5720]

Huge fan of Wallace myself.

[@JOSEGUTIERREZ-pb2nv]

From the sounds of it Northern Idaho sounds like the place to move to .

[@joselozano189]

Thanks for sharing looks like a gorgeous state

[@tarny11]

Thanks for sharing

[@woltersworld]

Cheers!

[@tarny11]

@@woltersworld I like gear about the states in America.

[@TheBrownchair]

I grew up in Northern Idaho so this was a fun trip back to my childhood. 👍😊

[@woltersworld]

That makes me smile

[@calistab5559]

Me too! The best part of Idaho!

[@stevejorde]

Let's not forget the upcoming wine industry in Idaho

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

The fry sauce is so tasty. I can't stand mayonnaise, but with ketchup it's amazing. Craters of the Moon is so fun. I hope you're doing a video on it. The lava rube is a treat. Which hot springs did you all visit?

[@Beyota-]

Thank youuu i already wrote my list to be rrady and know Idaho!! Thank youu!!!

[@carlajenkins1990]

October is the month when you must pack everything from your swimsuit to your thermal underwear. You will need it all.

[@cadeduerr4016]

I visit Idaho very frequently as my mom was born in Boise. We currently live in Seattle and we always try to make it to Idaho every year. I will say this though, as someone who was born and raised in a temperate and mild climate, Idaho summers can be brutal to go through. Idaho summers can be fairly hot and dry so make sure to pack sunscreen and dress lightly. Winters are a completely different story though.

[@itachis]

Do you like Washington state or Idaho state better?

[@EnbyBee]

We love Huckle berries so much we have a festival for them in August. It’s unhealthy, but also so fun.

[@bungscrung3337]

If you come through Twin Falls, you NEED to go Kayaking on the Snake River. It's beautiful, fun, and easy.

[@EverythingTechTime]

Guys, Idaho is a great place to visit, but if you move here you will hate it!

[@EverythingTechTime]

@@cellardoor199991 lol Idaho is great just us Idahoans don't want people to move here so we say its bad

[@EverythingTechTime]

@Sarah Jones facts

[@davidkellogg2582]

Well if they move here than California will be livable. Its the people that make it good or bad.

[@delaney1778]

Also another thing is automotive culture, so many people here get into motor sports and it’s amazing!

[@tannermcmanus5524]

Born and raised in the South Eastern portion. Huckleberry season is July through September for those wondering, personally recommend going midway through.

[@clown4u240]

Im from the Caldwell area of Idaho, we never get that much visitors unless they come from Oregon, but its really nice so who ever comes around Caldwell I hope you enjoy!

[@lantran8967]

I went here for work from DC and didn't expect much. To my surprise, I loved this place! I had some of the best food and coffee ☺😬. I loved driving to work and looked at cows and mountain in the background.

[@kellirussell6058]

Love it! Thanks for sharing our state with the world.

[@claudiaf267]

I’m from Tennessee and we dress in layers here too. Starts out cold, might warm up then gets cold again. Might be warm and suddenly get a cold wind so it’s freezing again.

[@lindabishop9231]

Fry sauce is sometimes a speciality of the restaurant. Our favorite adds horseradish. YUM!

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Idaho has some of the best whitewater rafting in the states.

[@bethbayless5652]

The best. Then again I'm biased.

[@cherylharman9550]

Yesss!!

[@cupcake-ry6mq]

Fry sauce, finger steaks, and tots baby

[@ytreece]

Yeah I was like wtf about the fry sauce 😂

[@ZakhadWOW]

AHEM Fry sauce is Utah, Idaho just provides the potatoes for the fries :P LOL (yeah yeah, they have the northern third of the Jello belt with all its lovely Mormon culture)

[@jojosbigboxofcats1956]

It was driving me crazy every time he said steak fingers!!

[@thetetons744]

@@ytreece fry sauce is a southern idaho thing due to its proximity to utah

[@benjitf2962]

I would recommend checking out the Clearwater river near grangeville, it is beautiful.

[@KJensenStudio]

What a nice travel vlog, you make me want to East for a little visit. Not to move there, as Idahoans are a little sensitive about that right now, but definitely visit.