5 Stunning Idaho Places that Look Like Another World

You wouldn't judge a book by its cover... 

so why underestimate a state you know nothing about?

Until a person ventures outside of Idaho's urbanized cities and towns, it's impossible to know how beautiful she is. And while the Treasure Valley is an undeniably cool, up-and-coming metro, it's only the tip of the spear.  

Idaho is so much more than potatoes, friend.

Did you know Idaho is known as the Gem State? Home to more than 240 dazzling minerals and 70 gemstones, and over 2,000 crystal blue lakes, Idaho's the treasure trove of the Pacific Northwest.

From the breathtaking Shoshone Falls, often called the "Niagara of the West," to the majestic Sawtooth National Recreation Area with its rugged mountain backdrops, only a charlatan would resist Idaho's charm. 

Scroll for 5 stunning places in Idaho that look they're from another world. 

Jump into adventures, not conclusions.

How incredible were the five locations in the gallery above? When it comes to our family's favorite local vacation destinations, all of them make our top 20.

What would you add to the list? Email your suggestions and pics to ryan.valenzuela@townsquaremedia.com.

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