“Here We Have Idaho” is the state song of Idaho, created by McKinley Helm, Albert J. Tompkins, and Alice Bessee by combining the instrumental score of “Garden of Paradise.” The song was originally known as “Our Idaho” and became the alma mater song of the University of Idaho before being adopted as the state song […]
The mountain bluebird, Idaho’s state bird, is a common songbird found in western North America, primarily in the Rocky Mountains. They feed on insects and berries, and nest in aspen, pinyon, and spruce trees. The male helps with the nest, and they are often found on open ranches and forests. Idaho’s state bird is the […]
