Idaho is known for natural landmarks like Coeur D'Alene Lake, Sawtooth Mountains, and Hells Canyon. It has a population of over 1.2 million people and its capital is Boise. The state gem is star garnet, state horse is Appaloosa, state bird is mountain bluebird, and state tree is western white pine. Warm weather comes from the Pacific Ocean, keeping temperatures relatively mild though it can drop below freezing in winter and reach 80 degrees in summer.