BOISE, Idaho — Monday night people all over the state gathered to light the Idaho State Capitol’s traditional holiday tree. Program Specialist for the Department of Administration Kim Rau says ...

Idaho’s state symbols range from sensible, like Syringa as the state flower, ... State Tree: Western White Pine. A family hikes through an ancient grove of cedar trees in North Idaho.

A crew works to place the Capitol Christmas tree, a 3,750-pound 25-year-old blue spruce, into position in front of the Idaho State Capitol building, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

After the tree is cut, it will be moved to the Idaho State Capitol and decorated. The Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little, is slated for Dec. 3.