About self storage in Idaho
Looking for storage in Idaho?
Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, residents of Idaho are called “Idahoans.” Idaho’s largest city and capital is Boise. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2009, the population for Idaho was estimated to be 1,545,801 people. Idaho is nicknamed the “Gem State,” because nearly every known gem has been found there. In fact, a star garnet has been found there–making Idaho one of only two places in the world star garnets are known to be found.
Large cities in Idaho include: Boise, Idaho Falls, Nampa, Pocatello, Meridian, Caldwell, Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston, Twin Falls, Ammon, Blackfoot, Eagle, Garden City, Hayden, Kuna, Moscow, Mountain Home, Post Falls, and Rexburg.
Are you a college student looking for student storage when that dorm room or apartment is getting increasingly smaller? Idaho is home to the following colleges and universities: Boise State University (Boise), Brigham Young University–Idaho (Rexburg), College of Idaho (Caldwell), College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls), Idaho State University (Pocatello, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls, Boise, and Twin Falls), Lewis–Clark State College (Lewiston), New Saint Andrews College (Moscow), North Idaho College (Coeur d’Alene), Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa) , and the University of Idaho (Moscow).
If you’re a college student and you want to stick around for the summer, look to StorageFront for mini storage in your area. Make sure to ask for student discounts and short–term contracts, as well which self storage facilities charge late fees. Also, ask if 24–hour access to storage units is available.
Climate
Idaho has a varying climate. Though landlocked, the maritime influence is still felt in Idaho. This influence affects the winter months moderately, as winters are not as harsh as they could be with the high altitude. The climate in Idaho can be hot, with low relative humidity and cooler evenings, since the highest diurnal difference in temperature is often in the summer. Winters are cold, however, rarely reach below zero.
When looking for a storage unit that’s right for you, visit Storage Tips. Certain items, such as photographs, furs, furniture, legal documents, and musical instruments are best stored in climate controlled units, as extreme temperatures can lead to damage.
Recreation
Idaho is known as a state for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents and visitors enjoy the mountains and ski resorts, such as one of the country’s oldest ski resorts, Sun Valley. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are also popular outdoor activities in Hell’s Canyon and Salmon River. Hells Canyon is the deepest canyon in the United States. Riggins, Idaho, is informally known as the state’s whitewater capital.
Idaho is home to the largest protected wilderness area in the continental United States: the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness Area. Idaho is a Rocky Mountain state with snow capped peaks and river rapids. Idaho’s highest point is Borah Peak (12,662 feet), in the Lost River Range. Other mountain ranges include the Bitterroot Range, the White Cloud Mountains, the Lost River Range, the Clearwater Mountains, and the Salmon River Mountains.
Are you storing some camping equipment or your family’s ski equipment? Use StorageFront’s Storage Calculator to help determine how much space you will require for certain belongings.
When looking for self storage facilities in Idaho, look to StorageFront for more useful information on Storage Tips and storage facilities themselves.