Welcome to Idaho, where a combination of beauty and brains make this state a great place to visit, live and do business.

Idaho’s diverse economy ranges from high-tech to agriculture to tourism. The state’s universities and the Idaho National Laboratory provide the backbone for research and development opportunities.

Adjacent to Washington and Oregon in the Pacific Northwest, Idaho has two major metropolitan statistical areas, several vibrant cities and numerous small towns. The state, which stretches from the top of Nevada all the way to the Canadian border, has a variety of landscapes – from forests to desert, from rugged mountains to broad farmlands.

Boise, the state capital, is at the center of the area’s largest metropolitan area, with a population of more than 500,000. Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls connect across the border to Spokane, Wash., making up the state’s other large metropolitan area.

The proximity to the great outdoors is a lure that brings many to Idaho. Abundant outdoor recreational opportunities – from mountain biking to skiing, from whitewater rafting to backpacking – and scenic vistas around every turn attract over 20 million tourists annually. Even those who live in the state’s largest cities can enjoy fly fishing or a river walk during their lunch hour.

Many places boast quality of life. We live it. So discover Idaho and our adventures in living, working and playing.