Do you enjoy learning fun facts as much as we do? If so, did you know that there are many celebrities and Olympic athletes from Idaho? The following list highlights some stars originally born and raised in small towns throughout the Gem State. This includes movie stars, famous artists, and well-known athletes. Read on for more information about these Idaho fun facts.

1. Picabo Street, Triumph

Have you ever heard of the small town of Triumph? If not, you aren’t alone. This town is about 12 miles north of Hailey. It's also Picabo Street's hometown - an American Olympic athlete and former World Cup alpine ski racer.

Triumph is a beautiful place to call home as it sits along the East Fork of the Big Wood River. It is a historic town that dates back to the 1880s and less than 100 people live in this Idaho small town year-round.

2. Demi Moore, Hailey

Demi Moore is one celebrity who didn’t grow up in Idaho but after spending some time in the Gem State, she now has a home in Hailey. She is an American actress who is known for her roles in “General Hospital,” “Ghost,” and “A Few Good Men.” Of course, she's an A-List celebrity with some famous ex-husbands too.

Hailey, Idaho is one of our favorite small towns in the Gem State. This town has a population of approximately 9,500 residents and is just a short drive from Ketchum and Sun Valley. The Big Wood River runs next to the town and offers countless outdoor activities like exploring the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and cycling along the Wood River Trail.

3. Harmon Killebrew, Payette

Harmon Killebrew became a well-known baseball star in the 1950s. He is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and played for 22 years in the major leagues.

Killebrew grew up in Payette, a town that sits along the Idaho and Oregon state line and right along Highway 95. It is a lovely place to call home with approximately 7,400 residents. It’s one of those towns where you can enjoy a slower pace of life and friendly neighbors. There is also plenty to see and do in this part of the state.

4. Ernest Hemingway, Sun Valley and Ketchum

As we're sure you know, Ernest Hemingway is a well-known author who wrote novels like “The Old Man and the Sea.” He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and the Nobel Prize in 1954. While he was not born and raised in the Sun Valley area, he made it his home later in his life and is buried in the Ketchum Cemetery.

The Sun Valley Resort and the small town of Ketchum are some of the most well-known areas in Idaho. People travel from all over the country to spend time here and rightly so. The area is beautiful, the outdoor recreational opportunities are endless, and the food scene is incredible.

5. Jerry Kramer, Sandpoint

Gerald “Jerry” Kramer moved to Sandpoint, Idaho when he was a young boy. He grew up in the town, graduated from Sandpoint High School, played football at the University of Idaho, and went on to earn five NFL championships.

Located in northern Idaho, Sandpoint sits right along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. It is home to approximately 9,000 residents and is a small town we can’t get enough of. While there is plenty to do during the summer in Sandpoint, plan a visit during the winter — it’s magical.

What other celebrities and Olympic athletes from Idaho are from small towns? Are there any that we missed? Please let us know in the following comments section.

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