Idaho borders six states and one
Canadian province. The states of
Washington and
Oregon are to the west,
Nevada and
Utah are to the south, and
Montana and
Wyoming are to the east. Idaho also shares a short border (48 miles (77 km)) with the Canadian province of
British Columbia to the north. The landscape is rugged with some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the United States. It is a
Rocky Mountain
state with abundant natural resources and scenic areas. The state has
snow-capped mountain ranges, rapids, vast lakes and steep canyons. The
waters of
Snake River rush through
Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in the United States.
