Bicycle City Idaho

By Bicycle City Staff, Updated Thu, 06/28/2007 - 19:44

Table of Contents

Potential Bicycle City Locations Introduction
Potential Idaho Bicycle City Locations
Potential Location Source List
Idaho Alternative Energy Organizations
Idaho Animal & Wildlife Groups
Idaho Business Organizations & Resources
Idaho Education Organizations & Resources
Idaho Environmental Groups & Related Government Entities
Idaho International Organizations & Groups
Idaho State Government
Other Useful Idaho Links
Conclusion

Introduction

With spectacular scenery and vast undeveloped spaces straddling two time zones, the outdoor lifestyle of Idaho offers unique opportunities for the creation of a Bicycle City, Idaho, site.

Idaho’s 83,000 square miles of topography ranges from river valley to jagged mountaintop, with the low elevation point at Snake River (710 feet) and the high point at Borah Peak (12,662 feet). Idaho’s waterways cover 823 square miles, and include whitewater rafting for all abilities, 10 “blue ribbon” trout streams and an abundance of lakes and reservoirs. Rivers run throughout and when counted with the plains, mountains, valleys, canyons and gorges, this ever-scenic state supports agriculture, manufacturing, and 20 million outdoors-seeking tourists annually.

When it comes to traveling and commuting, the state is aligned with the goals of a possible Bicycle City, ID, development. The Idaho Transportation Department actively supports sustainable transportation efforts not only for environmental reasons, but to promote health and wellness.

Yet another plus in Idaho is the Idaho Smart Growth project, an initiative that encourages sensible growth of economically, socially and environmentally responsible communities. The goals parallel the foundation of any potential Bicycle City, ID, creation.

Potential Idaho Bicycle City Locations

The best choices for Bicycle City, ID, could be approximately 10 to 100 miles outside of the following cities.

Boise, ID

Population: 185,787
Average Annual Rainfall: 12 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 37, Feb. – 45, Mar. – 54, Apr. – 62, May – 71, Jun. – 80, Jul. – 89, Aug. – 88, Sep. – 77, Oct. – 64, Nov. – 48, Dec. – 37
Water: Boise River, Eagle Island State Park
Adjacent Public Land: Rocky Mountains
Zip Codes: 83712, 83703, 83702, 83706, 83705, 83703, 83725, 83713
Other Highlights: Boise is the capital city in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and is home to desert plains, natural sand dunes, mountains, canyons, hot springs, meadows, lakes, sunny valleys and whitewater rafting.

Nampa, ID

Population: 51,867
Average Annual Rainfall: 11.7 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 37, Feb. – 45, Mar. – 55, Apr. – 64, May – 73, Jun. – 83, Jul. – 91, Aug. – 89, Sep. – 79, Oct. – 66, Nov. – 49, Dec. – 39
Water: Lake Lowell, Snake River
Adjacent Public Land: Eagle Island State Park, Lucky Peak State Park
Zip Codes: 83651, 83686, 83687
Other Highlights: Nampa offers 120 acres of public parks and the state’s most productive farming area.

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Population: 34,514
Average Annual Rainfall: 25.7 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 35, Feb. – 41, Mar. – 49, Apr. – 58, May – 67, Jun. – 74, Jul. – 83, Aug. – 84, Sep. – 74, Oct. – 60, Nov. – 43, Dec. – 36
Water: Lake Coeur d’Alene, Spokane River
Adjacent Public Land: Coeur d’Alene National Forest, Coeur d’Alene Parkway State Park, Farragut State Park, Heyburn State Park
Zip Codes: 83814, 83815, 83816
Other Highlights: Tree City USA since 1984, Coeur d'Alene is home to the Cougar Bay Preserve, Mineral Ridge and numerous non-motorized trails, including the 72-mile Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes along the river.

Lewiston, ID

Population: 31,164
Average Annual Rainfall: 12.9 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 39, Feb. – 46, Mar. – 54, Apr. – 62, May – 70, Jun. – 78, Jul. – 88, Aug. – 88, Sep. – 77, Oct. – 62, Nov. – 47, Dec. – 39
Water: Snake River, Clearwater River
Adjacent Public Land: Hell’s Gate State Park
Zip Codes: 83501
Other Highlights: Lewiston is Idaho’s oldest city and home to the annual Dogwood Festival.

Twin Falls, ID

Population: 37,619
Average Annual Rainfall: 9.3 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 37, Feb. – 43, Mar. – 52, Apr. – 61, May – 70, Jun. – 79, Jul. – 88, Aug. – 87, Sep. – 77, Oct. – 65, Nov. – 48, Dec. – 38
Water: Shoshone Falls, Auger Falls, Dierkes Lake, Snake River
Adjacent Public Land: Niagara Springs State Park, Malad Gorge State Park, Sawtooth National Forest
Zip Codes: 83301
Other Highlights: Twin Falls offers residents and visitors the Earl M. Hardy Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve, nearby Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, nearby Great Rift, several hiking trails, Rock Creek Canyon, Snake River Canyon and the Centennial Park Trail.

Idaho Falls, ID

Population: 52,148
Average Annual Rainfall: 10.03 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 28, Feb. – 34, Mar. – 46, Apr. – 57, May – 67, Jun. – 77, Jul. – 86, Aug. – 85, Sep. – 74, Oct. – 60, Nov. – 42, Dec. – 30
Water: Snake River
Adjacent Public Land: Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park
Zip Codes: 83401, 83402, 83404, 83406
Other Highlights: Many of the country’s top trout-fishing rivers are located in and around Idaho Falls.

Pocatello, ID

Population: 51,466
Average Annual Rainfall: 10.9 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 33, Feb. – 39, Mar. – 48, Apr. – 59, May – 68, Jun. – 78, Jul. – 87, Aug. – 87, Sep. – 76, Oct. – 62, Nov. – 45, Dec. – 34
Water: Portneuf River
Adjacent Public Land: Massacre Rocks State Park, Malad Gorge State Park, Caribou National Forest, Cache National Forest
Zip Codes: 83201, 83202, 83204
Other Highlights: Pocatello is located along the Oregon Trail in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Meridian, ID

Population: 66,600
Average Annual Rainfall: 11.7 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 37, Feb. – 46, Mar. – 57, Apr. – 65, May – 73, Jun. – 82, Jul. – 89, Aug. – 88, Sep. – 78, Oct. – 66, Nov. – 49, Dec. – 37
Water: Snake River
Adjacent Public Land: Eagle Island State Park, Veterans Memorial State Park, Lucky Peak State Park, Boise National Forest
Zip Codes: 83642
Other Highlights: Meridian is Idaho's fastest-growing city and is home to the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and Snake River Birds of Prey National Area.

Caldwell, ID

Population: 32,718
Average Annual Rainfall: 10.9 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 37, Feb. – 46, Mar. – 57, Apr. – 66, May – 75, Jun. – 84, Jul. – 93, Aug. – 92, Sep. – 81, Oct. – 67, Nov. – 49, Dec. – 38
Water: Boise River
Adjacent Public Land: Eagle Island State Park, Veteran’s Memorial State Park, Lucky Peak State Park, Boise National Forest
Zip Codes: 83605, 83607
Other Highlights: Caldwell is home to Snake River Birds of Prey National Area and Hell’s Canyon.

Moscow, ID

Population: 21,900
Average Annual Rainfall: 24 inches
Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan. – 36, Feb. – 41, Mar. – 49, Apr. – 58, May – 66, Jun. – 73, Jul. – 83, Aug. – 84, Sep. – 74, Oct. – 61, Nov. – 43, Dec. – 35
Water: Winchester Lake, Snake River
Adjacent Public Land: Hell’s Gate State Park, Dworshak State Park, St. Joe National Forest, Clearwater National Forest, Nez Perce National Historic Park
Zip Codes: 83843
Other Highlights: Moscow's attractions include the nearby Dworshak National Fish Hatchery, Palouse Recreation Trails, University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Washington State University Bear Program and Emerald Creek Garnet Area.

Potential Location Source List

Idaho Alternative Energy Organizations

Idaho Animal & Wildlife Groups

Idaho Business Organizations & Resources

Idaho Education Organizations & Resources

Idaho Environmental Groups & Related Government Entities

Idaho International Organizations & Groups

Idaho State Government

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