Idaho ACLS Certification and Recertification

IDAHO ACLS CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION

About Idaho

Idaho became the 43rd state in the Union in 1890. The state capitol of Idaho is Boise with a population of 193,161 people (2005 Census). Boise is also the largest city in the state. The total population of Idaho is 1,567,582 people (2010 Census). Idaho is comprised of 82,747 square miles of plains in the south, mountains in the midsection, and canyons in the north. The state flower is the syringa which is an unusual white flower. The state bird is the mountain bluebird.

There is no state insect or butterfly in Idaho, but the state fish is the cutthroat trout. Originally part of the Oregon country, Idaho was explored by the famed Lewis and Clark in 1805-06. In 1846 border disputes between the United States and Great Britain were settled under the Oregon Treaty. The first permanent settlement was established by Mormon settlers in Franklin in 1860. In 1860 gold was discovered at Orofino Creek which created a swarm of prospectors flooding the area.

By the 1870’s Indians and white men engaged in a series of battles over Indian lands. Since the gold rush days, Idaho has become an important mining and lumber state for the United States. It is also strong in agriculture and gemstones as well. Staying true to the popular “Idaho Potatoes”, Idaho does in fact produce around a quarter of the United States potato supply. The state also is a strong supplier of applies, corn, hops, wheat and other crops. In recent years, tourism has increased significantly in Idaho. Boating, fishing, and camping are popular activities year round.

Hunting is also one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the state. The large elk herds make hunting in Idaho a world renowned event. Idaho is home to the largest elk herds in the United States. There are many historical landmarks and state parks in Idaho including rivers, museums, canyons, and more. There are many prominent historical and famous people from Idaho including Gutzon Borglum, Ernest Hemingway, Sacagawea, Henry Spalding, Lana Turner, and others.