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    Shoshone Falls Park - Caught a rainbow at the base of the larger falls!! March 2023

    Shoshone Falls Park

    4.5(214 reviews)
    31.0 mi

    Niagra of the West!…read more The 212ft waterfall is a jewel destination for the state of Idaho. Spectacular viewpoints, paved pathways for hiking and bicycling. Picnic tables with views. Boat ramp available. *If you have the time, hike the pathway for a few miles to the famous launch site of Evil Knievil's attempt to jump across the Snake River!

    - Only one way in and out of the park. -- Man, no wonder a…read morelong slow line of vehicles formed out the entrance that Sun afternoon. Think I waited 20-30min before finally entering the park. . $5/car. - Crowded parking. Had to seek the overflow parking, - The overflow parking in the picnic area is about a 2min walk to the overlook. + but at least the overflow parking is shaded; - The main parking closer to the vista isn't. - Limited restrooms. . Ah, the kayakers you see down there stay far from the falls cuz the turbulence can continuously flip the boat and the mist can make it hard to breathe and see. . Note: Early autumn, irrigation needs divert upstream Snake River, reducing Shoshone Falls to a trickle. Enjoy while you can. Nice they post a livefeed [ https://www.tfid.org/309/Shoshone-Falls ] to let you know beforehand today's volumetric flow. Given this con:pro ratio, Shoshone Falls is a tourist trap. Just go see Niagara Falls lol

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    Shoshone Falls Park - Info signs around the park! Very interesting history!

    Info signs around the park! Very interesting history!

    Shoshone Falls Park - The staircase leading down towards the observation point at Shoshone Falls.

    The staircase leading down towards the observation point at Shoshone Falls.

    Shoshone Falls Park - My son and his adorable gf at the falls - March 2023

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    My son and his adorable gf at the falls - March 2023

    Evel Kneviel Jump Site

    Evel Kneviel Jump Site

    4.2(15 reviews)
    33.7 mi

    We followed our gps & too dirt roads to Canyon Rim Trail. There were benches & markers…read more In 1974, Evil Knievel tried & failed to leap across this mile-wide chasm of the Snake River Canyon west of Shoshone Falls on his engineered rocket motorcycle. His parachute prematurely deployed as the Skycycle left the launching rail but winds caused him to drift into the canyon. At the bottom, he landed near the water. If he landed in the water, he probably would have drowned, due to a jumpsuit/harness malfunction the kept him strapped in the vehicle. Surprisingly, he survived the jump with minor injuries. At the city's visitors center, Knievel's supporters erected a monument to their hero with a carved likeness of the rocket motorcycle. It's engraved, "Robert 'Evel' Knievel: Explorer, Motorcyclist, and Daredevil. Attempted a mile-long leap of the Snake River Canyon on September 8, 1974 employing a unique Skycycle. The large dirt ramp is visible appox. 2 miles east of this point on the south ridge of the canyon. Donated to the community by Sunset Memorial." The mound of his jump is from the marker.

    Pretty nostalgic place to visit considering my father used to talk about this stunt a lot while…read moregrowing up. My husband brought me and there is plenty to see. Many roads to certain falls were closed which is such a shame. All in all I had a wonderful time.

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    Evel Kneviel Jump Site
    Evel Kneviel Jump Site - The earthen ramp that supported the metal ramp...

    The earthen ramp that supported the metal ramp...

    Evel Kneviel Jump Site - From the Perrine memorial bridge

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    From the Perrine memorial bridge

    City of Rocks National Reserve - Visitor's center

    City of Rocks National Reserve

    4.8(14 reviews)
    33.2 mi

    Highly recommend going here. It's a bit off the beaten path but well worth the drive. The…read moreformations are amazing. It's like a whole natural rock city in the middle of nowhere. We lived in Idaho for three years and thus was probably my favorite place. We aren't climbers but we walked, drove and picnicked. Perfect place for kids to expend some energy. We went two times and it was never jam packed or crowded. Beautiful place.

    Eleven Yelp reviews and not a single one from an Idahoan. Until now…read more I'm not sure why this magnificent spot, along the Applegate Trail between Fort Hall and Southern Oregon, doesn't get more attention. It's certainly known by Idaho residents and by rock climbers; I guess they just aren't huge Yelp users. Oregon pioneer brothers Jesse and Lindsay Applegate, who each lost a son to drowning in the Columbia River when coming out on the Oregon Trail in 1843, set out to find a safer route. They came up with what was originally known as the Southern Route before a critic who made the first trip derisively called it the Applegate Trail, which stuck. The route from Fort Hall was also part of the California Trail. The City of Rocks was long a gathering place for the Shoshone tribe, whose members came to collect pine nuts. They also hunted rock chucks and game animals and dug root vegetables. The rocks are stunning. Walking along some of the trails gives a different view everywhere you turn. And the changing light provides a change in how the rocks look. Campsites, both for campers and for tents, are spread out. There's no electricity or running water at the sites, but potable water can be gathered at stations and vault toilets are available in several parts of the park. If you plan to travel from Boise or other locations west of City of Rocks, take Interstate 84 to the Declo exit and head south on Highway 77. We took the Burley exit and went through Oakley. The dirt road outside Oakley took nearly an hour. It was much quicker leaving through the eastern side of the park and Highway 77.

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    City of Rocks National Reserve - Freaky beetle, possibly a 10-lined June Beetle.  Seemed harmless, other than being a little too friendly!

    Freaky beetle, possibly a 10-lined June Beetle. Seemed harmless, other than being a little too friendly!

    City of Rocks National Reserve - Trees growing on a stand of rocks.

    Trees growing on a stand of rocks.

    City of Rocks National Reserve - Our campsite

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    Our campsite

    Snake River Canyon Rim Trails

    Snake River Canyon Rim Trails

    3.8(5 reviews)
    34.4 mi

    Not for me. But could be a great place for those that like walking, hiking, biking, ETCread more

    If you're a nature enthusiast with a side of daredevil nostalgia, Snake River Canyon Rim Trails is…read morethe perfect blend of breathtaking views and a trip down memory lane. The trails offer a stunning panorama that's nothing short of awe-inspiring. The Snake River Canyon, with its majestic cliffs and winding waters, provides a backdrop that's almost too beautiful to be true. It's like nature's own masterpiece, and the trails allow you to soak it all in at your own pace. What makes this place truly unique is its hidden gem status. It's almost like the canyon is hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to discover its magic. Once you do, you'll wonder how it remained under the radar for so long. Now, for the icing on the cake - the Evel Knievel jump site and statue. For those of us old enough to remember when Evil Knievel was the sport-rock star of the 70s, this spot is a pilgrimage. Standing by the statue, you can almost feel the adrenaline of those iconic jumps. It's a nostalgic trip that adds a whole new dimension to the hiking experience. The ramp site is now on private property so we couldn't get close but you can still see the mound jutting towards the canyon! So, lace up those walking shoes, embrace the breathtaking views, and take a stroll down memory lane.

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    Snake River Canyon Rim Trails - BASE jumping info

    BASE jumping info

    Snake River Canyon Rim Trails - Perrine bridge

    Perrine bridge

    Snake River Canyon Rim Trails - Fence of locks along the trail

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    Fence of locks along the trail

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