How do you know if you’re a true Idahoan? Well, Idahoans do some things that people in other parts of the country don’t. We love nature, so many of these things occur outside. Other things show our goofy, playful personalities. While a few of these things might happen in other states, no one else can pull off these Idaho things with quite the same panache and style.
- Driven a tractor before the age of five.
Malouise2010/flickr Your grandpa may or may not have been assisting.
- Played hide-and-seek in a cornfield with your cousins.
Beth Rankin/flickr There’s always that one cousin that everyone wants to live in the cornfield, right?
- Jumped back and forth between the hot tub and a snow bank.
laughingboyottowa/flickr There’s always a double-dog-dare or two involved in this game, but it’s oddly satisfying.
- Tried to jump your four-wheeler.
Micah A. Ponce/flickr The pros make it look so easy, but this attempt often starts with, “Here, hold my beer, " and ends up with a trip to the ER.
- Visited the Idaho State Capitol and the Old Penitentiary…in the same day.
Colleen Benelli/flickr The field trip every young Idahoan takes at some point. From lawmakers to lawbreakers, all in the same afternoon.
- Captured that iconic shot of the Boise Train Depot.
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…followed by the family pic on the train tracks.
Seth Lemmons/flickr How many scrapbooks and photo walls in Idaho include these two shots?
- Enjoyed an authentic taco from a taco truck.
Kara Oehler/flickr Because Idahoans know where to get the best authentic Mexican food.
- Recreated a scene from Napoleon Dynamite.
Tony/flickr He’s ours, and we love him.
- Soaked in an Idaho hot spring.
Jocelyn Catterson/flickr Ahhh…there’s nothing like it in the world.
- Worn camo clothing as part of an everyday outfit.
Toban B/flickr Yes, we can still see you.
- Eaten an Idaho Spud.
Jamie/flickr No, not a REAL potato…this chocolate, coconut, marshmallow Idaho delicacy.
- Snapped a pic with the Idaho Traveling Potato.
Ron Kikuchi/flickr Idaho pride, represent.
- Cursed at a California driver.
Zhu/flickr They’re crazy, annoying drivers, no doubt about it.
- Driven for hours to visit Silverwood Theme Park.
Robert Ashworth/flickr You may have driven your parents crazy during the trip, but it was so worth it!
- Floated down the Boise River.
Jess Johnson/flickr Every Idahoan knows that’s the best way to spend a hot, summer day.
- Contemplated cow-tipping.
Roadsidepictures/flickr On a boring summer night, what else are you going to do?
OK, Idahoans, fess up. Which of these things have you done?
Malouise2010/flickr
Your grandpa may or may not have been assisting.
Beth Rankin/flickr
There’s always that one cousin that everyone wants to live in the cornfield, right?
laughingboyottowa/flickr
There’s always a double-dog-dare or two involved in this game, but it’s oddly satisfying.
Micah A. Ponce/flickr
The pros make it look so easy, but this attempt often starts with, “Here, hold my beer, " and ends up with a trip to the ER.
Colleen Benelli/flickr
The field trip every young Idahoan takes at some point. From lawmakers to lawbreakers, all in the same afternoon.
NikonFDSLR/flickr
Seth Lemmons/flickr
How many scrapbooks and photo walls in Idaho include these two shots?
Kara Oehler/flickr
Because Idahoans know where to get the best authentic Mexican food.
Tony/flickr
He’s ours, and we love him.
Jocelyn Catterson/flickr
Ahhh…there’s nothing like it in the world.
Toban B/flickr
Yes, we can still see you.
Jamie/flickr
No, not a REAL potato…this chocolate, coconut, marshmallow Idaho delicacy.
Ron Kikuchi/flickr
Idaho pride, represent.
Zhu/flickr
They’re crazy, annoying drivers, no doubt about it.
Robert Ashworth/flickr
You may have driven your parents crazy during the trip, but it was so worth it!
Jess Johnson/flickr
Every Idahoan knows that’s the best way to spend a hot, summer day.
Roadsidepictures/flickr
On a boring summer night, what else are you going to do?
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