The colder and snowier the winter, the more we long for signs of spring to put an end to our cabin fever. The moment that sunshine shows its face, the Idaho landscape bursts out of its shell, and so do Idahoans! We may love the snow, but come March, we’re ready for recreation and everything that warm weather has to offer, whether that be early April showers, or impatient May flowers.
Spring is in the air, and here are 14 things that prove it.
- When the vineyards begin to come alive.
Charles Knowles/Flickr Ste. Chappelle in Caldwell is Idaho’s largest winery, and one of its most beautiful.
- When the last bits of ice and snow begin to fade away.
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- Songbirds begin making their way back home.
Charles (Chuck) Peterson/Flickr Mornings become much more musical in the spring.
- The rivers get a little louder, fuller, and bolder.
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- Early morning joggers begin to fill the sidewalks.
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- Before the blossoms unfold, trees begin to awaken with tiny buds.
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- April showers may come a tad early.
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- Occasionally something a little more ominous will roll in and blanket the landscape.
Russ Taylor/Flickr But since Idaho can be a little indecisive with its weather, sometimes that includes a little snow as well!
- The smell of damp earth, freshly turned soil, and nature coming to life.
Nicholas D./Flickr The smells of spring definitely awaken the senses.
- The blue skies and sunshine begin to peek through winter clouds.
Nicholas D./Flickr
- Even when the weather is still crisp, shorts come out at the slightest hint of sunshine.
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- Allergies.
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- Baby grass shoots start peeping through the soil.
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- Hidden and landmark waterfalls begin to their seasonal displays of beauty.
Jill/Flickr If you haven’t checked out our waterfalls road trip series yet, you’re missing out!
What’s your favorite part of spring in Idaho – the flora, the fauna, or the weather? Is there a telltale sign that gets you excited for the new season?
Charles Knowles/Flickr
Ste. Chappelle in Caldwell is Idaho’s largest winery, and one of its most beautiful.
NikonFDSLR/Flickr
Charles (Chuck) Peterson/Flickr
Mornings become much more musical in the spring.
Joe Nuxoll/Flickr
tubb/Flickr
Sarah Sammis/Flickr
knotholeknews/Flickr
Russ Taylor/Flickr
But since Idaho can be a little indecisive with its weather, sometimes that includes a little snow as well!
Nicholas D./Flickr
The smells of spring definitely awaken the senses.
Hotlanta Voyeur/Flickr
Tina Franklin/Flickr
James Morley/Flickr
Jill/Flickr
If you haven’t checked out our waterfalls road trip series yet, you’re missing out!
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