There are an immeasurable number of ways to experience the beauty of Idaho. But there is nothing quite like a breathtaking rural sunset in the Gem State to remind you that you live in the GREATEST state in the country.

While the setting sun is no doubt something that is best experienced in person, these photos do an incredible job of capturing the expansive and diverse landscape of our gorgeous home state from every angle and scenic point possible. From the mountains to the beach and everywhere in between, an Idaho sunset cannot be beat!

1. Southern Idaho
Andee Duncan/Flickr
The beginning of the end.
2. McCall
Nicholas D/Flickr
Payette Lake makes for a picturesque scene of silhouettes.
3. "Sunsets and Sun Valley"
Thomas Hawk/Flickr
The setting sun in Central Idaho is just as lovely as the landscape itself.
4. Northern Idaho
Karyn Christner/Flickr
Lake Pend Oreille has seen millions of lovely sunsets, but this one is simply serene.
5. Jerome
Dave Miller/Flickr
Bold and beautiful is how Southern Idaho does it best.
6. Twin Falls
Jess Johnson/Flickr
The sky is exploding with all the colors of the wind in this incredible shot.
7. Canyon County
Allen/Flickr
I've never seen the Nampa sky "pour" out a rainbow like this before!
8. Nampa
Allen/Flickr
I love how the clouds are lit from below by the glow of the setting sun.

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9. "Somewhere in Idaho"
Kartik Rmanathan/Flickr
As the darkness rolls in, the landscape is consumed in with the quiet of nightfall.
10. Nampa
Allen/Flickr
This photo looks straight out of The Lion King.
11. Lower Salmon River
Bureau of Land Management/Flickr
One of Idaho's most scenic rivers is just as fantastic in the bold, fuchsia hues of the descending sun.
12. Urban Canyon County
Allen/Flickr
Even these silhouetted power lines show the beauty of Idaho in their own way.
13. Thomas Junction
photoreb/Flickr
The sun is a near-perfect orb against the horizon in this photo... stunning!
14. Rexburg
John Sumsion/Flickr
The Southern Idaho sky almost appears to be on fire here.
15. Lewiston
Mim Tasters/Flickr
What a wonderful heaven-sent glow in this photo!
16. An autumn sunset
Lee Stone/Flickr
Just as darkness finally rolls in...
17. Appleton
Jess Johnson/Flickr
...there is one last flare of light before ebony descends upon the horizon.

This article highlighting Idaho in all its glory would not be possible without the generous artists who make their work available for everyone to view and use. These talented photographers are dedicated to reflecting pride in our state through their photography, and we’re incredibly grateful for the reminder!

Moving forward, I’d love for this to be a recurring series; after all, no two sunsets are alike. So please keep sharing your wonderful photos! What a beautiful state we live in!

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