With a breathtaking combination of cascading waterfalls, picturesque farmland, raging rivers, jaw-dropping mountains, and rolling deserts, there’s nowhere quite like Idaho for some of the best scenery on earth. And while nothing can beat experiencing Idaho’s heavenly and diverse landscape in person, these 12 photos are so vividly close to the real deal that they will mesmerize you into wanderlust.

1. The Clearwater River -- just one of Idaho's many crystalline waters.
Clearwater River in Idaho
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2. Stanley Lake looks positively serene against the majestic Sawtooth Mountains.
Stanley Lake
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3. Our diverse wildlife is just out the front door in Idaho.
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4. The South Fork of the Snake River is like nothing you've ever seen.
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5. This fresh-cut green pasture in Stanley is a view you could wake up to every day.
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6. But every river is beautiful here, so it's hard to pick a favorite.
Idaho River
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7. Camas Prairie at sunset is like something out of a dream.
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Those flowers are simply divine in the glow of the sunset.
8. The reflection of Flat Top Mountain in Brown's Lake is simply mesmerizing.
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9. Our landscape often combines with our history to make something spectacular.
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10. In Southern Idaho, trees always dip their roots in the Boise River for a refreshing drink.
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11. Autumn rain falling in the Sawtooths is a sublime view that is just as intimidating as it is lovely.
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12. But urban Idaho can be just as lovely.
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