J.R. Simplot
What did J.R. Simplot do with french fries?
Built a french fry plant for frozen french fries near Pocatello
What is the current capital and largest city in Idaho?
Boise
What date was Idaho admitted to the union?
July 3,1890
What landmark in Idaho looks like craters?
Craters of the Moon
What are the highest/lowest points in Idaho, and what is their elevation?
Highest: Mt Borah, 12,662' above sea level
Lowest: Lewiston, 738' above sea level
Where did J.R. Simplot live?
Downtown Boise
What is the largest city in Northern Idaho, with a population of about 55,000?
Coeur d'Alene
Lewiston
What landmark has many attractions, such as roller coasters?
Sliverwood
How long is the Snake River?
1051 Miles
What company did J.R. Simplot supply with French Fries? This company was Simplot's biggest supplier.
McDonald's
What city is named after an explorer who travelled it while trying to reach the Pacific?
Lewiston
When did Boise become the capital of Idaho? And why did Bosie become capital
December 24, 1864. The legislature at the time took the documents from Lewiston to Boise.
What is the name of the waterfall that lies near Twin Falls?
Shoshone Falls
Name the elevation of one city in Idaho( Bonus points if you can name 2 or more)
Boise 2700' above, Lewiston 738' above, Twin Falls 3,734' above, CDA 2,188' above, Moscow 2,579' above, Culdesac 1,644' above
Name at least 2 things that J.R. Simplot has done
Built a french fry plant, made frozen french fries, supplied french fries to McDonald's, made fertilizer for agriculture.
What city hosts the University of Idaho?
Moscow
What was Idaho's first town?
Pierce
What Idaho landmark extends into Montana and Wyoming?
Yellowstone National Park
What is the highest and lowest recorded tempeture in the state and where they recorded
118 °F near Orofino
-60 °F near Island Park
What was J.R. Simplot's biggest thing?
Potatoes
What city hosts the Shoshone Falls?
Twin Falls
Idaho was the ________ admitted to the union.
43rd State
What is the name of deepset canyon in North America? ( This canyon also extends into Washington and Oregon)
Hells Canyon
What is the city that has gotten the most snow and how much was there?