Thank you MSN for selecting the Idaho® Potato Drop to represent Idaho on this list for both your US and New Zealand reaching 40 million people. #13 “Idaho: there’s a unique New Year’s tradition ©Idaho Potato Drop/Facebook The iconic Times Square New Year’s ball drop is one of the most famous traditions when it comes […]

For folks living outside the region, Idaho is probably most famous for the stem tubers we love to turn into French fries. Yes, potatoes are the number one thing Idaho is known for. But there’s so much more culturally significant to the state than just these veggies. Look who made number #2 on the list! […]

Here are the fun facts brought to you by Curly Tails (link to their article) https://curlytales.com/web-stories/facts-about-french-fries-that-will-amaze-you/   1.) French fries were invented in Belgium, not France. 2.) The term “French fries” originated from American soldiers during World War 1 3.) The average American consumes 30 pounds of French fries per year. 4.) McDonald’s is one […]

6 years ago today, Stafford Smith raced the Idaho® Potato Drop car at Sonoma Raceway for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series. Instead of the normal oval shape, this track includes a twisting 12-turn track that is 2.52 miles in length and started in 1968. Sonoma Raceway has been the host to […]

Young engineers are ready to upgrade from their starter home to a place closer to downtown and the Greenbelt walking path in Boise, Idaho. She’s dreaming of a big space for chickens and composting, but he’s set on keeping their costs as low as possible. Click here to watch our feature in HGTV episode.

YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs are back for the 45th year! All courses are flat and fast for this fun full, half, 10K & 5K run on the Boise Greenbelt. Here are some Fast Facts about the Famous Idaho Potato that might answer race day questions. Click here for a link to YMCA website

10. The potato drop Forget that fancy glass ball that drops at midnight every NYE in NYC—Boise drops a GlowTato at midnight! The Idaho Potato Drop is Boise’s annual New Year’s Eve party, with onlookers counting down until the potato drops at midnight. The GlowTato is a replica of a giant Idaho potato, with some […]

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