What I know about Idaho I could fit on the back of my hand. It's fair to say that everything I know about Idaho, and the United States in general, has been built up thanks to years of watching movies and television.

For me then, Idaho's greatest export is Napolean Dynamite. The 'Liger' is the state mascot of Idaho. Residents train to become cage fighters and spend their spare time chatting to babes on the internet. Ok, so maybe Napolean Dynamite is not a truly accurate picture of Idaho life.

Apparently Dantes Peak was filmed in Idaho, although I'm not sure that it was set there. If Dantes Peak is anything to go by, Idaho life is high risk, and I certainly couldn't recommend skinny dipping in a natural spring. But are there any volcanoes actually in Idaho?

My Own Private Idaho doesn't exactly paint a fantastic picture either. A little gritty for my liking, plus it had Keanu Reeves in a dramatic role, never a good idea. Idaho would probably like to distance itself from Keanu and an art house movie.

I'd like to think that Peter Fonda's Idaho Transfer paints the most accurate Idaho picture. The plot involves a group of young hippies (gotta love hippies!), located at a secret government project in Idaho. The government wants to shut down the top secret project. Things are tense. The young dirty stinking hippies learn of an impending catastrophe that will wipe out civilisation. The project develops a time machine, so the young unwashed hippies steal it and use it to jump 50 years into the future in order to "renew" civilisation. The best bit, no adults can go, because, their kidneys will haemorrhage. What a picture.

Based on all this, Idaho is clearly an interesting place. Geeks, volcanoes, drifters, male hookers, time machines and hippies. Now you'll probably want to check out some Boise homes for sale and move in. Join the fun! Move to Idaho!

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