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Idaho’s Capitol Tree Quest | Spokane News
In a thrilling quest across Idaho’s vast wilderness, Jim Kaufman hunts for this year’s Capitol Christmas tree — a monumental challenge that blends tradition, precision, and pride. After nine years as the Capitol’s official tree selector, Kaufman is scouring the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests for a tree between 50 and 80 feet tall, with perfect symmetry, healthy branches, and a location within 100 feet of a road — all to fit an 8-foot-wide trailer. This tree, representing Idaho’s rich forestry heritage, will be adorned with ornaments made by locals and transported across the country…
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