Idaho is home to a myriad of beautiful waterfalls but one of the most
popular and most stunning is definitely Shoshone Falls. Often referred
to as “The Niagara of the West”, Shoshone Falls is one of those iconic,
must-see sights in Idaho. Considered one of the tallest waterfalls in
the nation, the falls boast several cascades of water in a stunning
canyon setting. Best of all, this waterfall is easily accessible. No
hiking required! If you have yet to see this one-of-a-kind waterfall,
you’ll want to plan a trip after hearing all about what makes Idaho’s
very own Niagara Falls so unique.
The southern Idaho town of Twin
Falls is home to a plethora of stunning waterfalls but by far the most
famous is Shoshone Falls. Unlike many of our state's waterfalls, this
one is hiding in plain sight. And you definitely need to see it with
your own eyes to fully appreciate it!
At a whopping height of 212
feet, the falls are actually higher than the world-famous Niagara Falls
in New York. But it's not just the falls' height that earned it the
moniker of "The Niagara of the West".
The waterfall is comprised of
multiple different cascades which come together to form a gigantic wall
of gushing water. It's a jaw-dropping sight to witness and one that
every Idahoan should check off their bucket list at some point.
The falls are best viewed during
springtime and early summer since that is when runoff is at its best.
However, you're still bound to be blown away by the falls even if you
happen to catch them on a slow day. The surrounding scenery and the mere
altitude of the falls as they trickle down into the Snake River is
awe-inspiring.
There's an excellent viewing platform located in Shoshone Falls Park but you truly haven't lived until you've gotten a real
up-close look at the falls. Twin Falls is home to numerous adventure
companies that rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards so you can make
your way right up to the base of the waterfall!
A view like this just can't be
beat. There's nothing like the overwhelming sound of the falls hitting
the water and the feeling of the waterfall mist on your face.
Shoshone Falls isn't considered
one of Idaho's grandest waterfalls for nothing. This epic waterfall is a
crowd pleaser all year long and it's one of those unique Idaho
experiences that everybody should do at some point.
Have you seen Shoshone Falls in person yet? The pictures really don’t
do this waterfall justice. While you’re in the area, be sure to
complete this Epic Southern Idaho Waterfalls Road Trip for an adventure you’ll always remember.
This may come as a surprise, but there aren't too many mainstream songs out there written about our beautiful state. Apparently, everyone's exes live in Texas or something like that... Not that we mind! The fewer people who know about our slice of paradise, the better, right? Regardless, when a good song about Idaho comes on the radio or personal playlist, we can't help but wax a little nostalgic. Today, we've been able to dig up 15 tunes that capture the spirit of Idaho in their own unique way. Have a listen! 1. "Idaho" - Reckless Kelly (2013) "Because he's an Idaho cowboy/no Tennessee plow-boy / He's wild as the Rockies he rides." This popular alternative country group made every heart melt with this song. It sure does capture the spirit of the mountain-loving Idahoan, doesn't it? 2. "Idaho" - Feeder (2012) "I may find a better view, find a better... view / Idaho." Feeder is a British (Welsh) rock band that has bee...
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