What are the State of Idaho designations?
State Bird—The Mountain Bluebird ranges throughout the West and as far north as Alaska. It usually nests in holes in trees and rock crevices. State Capital—The capital of the state is Boise located in southwestern Idaho, approximately 4 hours from Idaho Falls. State Flower—The Syringa is a wild flower similar to mock orange, and grows in clusters of white blossoms on a branching shrub. State Fish—Named for its distinctive red to orange slash on the underside of its jaw, the Cutthroat trout is native to Idaho. State Fossil—Although widely known as the Hagerman Horse, these 3 ½ million year-old fossils are actually more closely related to today’s zebra. The discovery in the south-central Idaho town of Hagerman is the largest find of this extinct species found in one location. State Folk Dance—In Idaho’s Centennial year of 1990, the State Legislature designated the Square Dance as the state’s official folk dance. State Fruit—Its distinctive flavor and difficulty to pick make the Wild Huck
