Shoshone Falls State Park
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"Be sure to go in spring/early summer"
This attraction has a beautiful waterfall... just be sure that you go see it before July hits, because as summer progresses, it tends to dry up. I've seen in in the spring when it is absolutely gushing water, but I've also seen in it August when it's more of a trickle. It's beautiful, but not something I'd drive very far to see again.
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"Off the Beaten Path"
This little place is off the beaten path, but it is fun to see at least once. It's definitely not a Niagra Falls, but if you are looking for something to do in the area it's a nice place to picnic. Just make sure you call and find out if there is water flowing over it. Sometimes it is dry in the summer.
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"Shoshone Falls"
We loved our visit here. We went in June, and the falls were going strong. The falls are easy to get to, and you can decide how long of a stay you want to make. There is a walkway around the falls to get several good views and the parking lot is right next to it. There is a short display that talks about the history of the falls.
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"Gorgeous views"
This place is absolutely amazing. The falls are beautiful. There is a walkway where you can actually go out and get some great shots of the falls. It is all fenced in so you don't have to worry about children getting too close. There is a picnic area right by that is great for taking it all in while enjoying lunch with the family. One note I would add: I would check before you go because sometimes there just isn't that much water going over the falls. Some years are better than others. But when it is flowing strong, you can't get better than this place. I love it.
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"BEAUTIFUL!"
This park is amazing and is just a short drive outside of Twin Falls. You will not believe the power of the falls and the beauty of just watching them for awhile!
This is a great place to stop for a picnic; find some shad on a hot summer day and enjoy the view!
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"A fantastic view"
We enjoyed the falls in the summer last year and were told that we too were luck to see such an amazing view. It was a wet spring and the falls were GIGANTIC in the spring, but still spectacular in the summer. We definitely enjoyed our trip to the falls and heard that there is a great man made lake with a beach to enjoy in the summer. Next time we will make a day of it and enjoy the lake and beach with the kids.
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"Spectacular view, but a seasonal attraction. Boy did we get lucky!"
This is one of those examples of how we get "lost" often along our way to where we're going. In the middle of our "over the river and through the woods" trek to Grandma's house in Boise, my husband spotted the "Shoshone Falls 10 miles" sign and got the itch. Somewhere new! (For him, at least- I remembered the falls from when I was very very young.) On that whim he exited the freeway and began following signs. I have to say, the signs could have been better, but after stopping for directions in Twin Falls we did finally get back on the right trail and down to the falls.
My absolute favorite moment the whole trip is as we're driving out across the plain and the sign says 9 miles. My husband looks at the flat expanse in front of him and asks where in 9 miles are we going to find a waterfall? The mountains are so much farther away than that! Seconds later the Snake River Gorge comes into view and the answer is clear- the falls are not above us, they are below!
Descending the winding road into the gorge the scenery changes from gray and gold October to a misty, greener, lusher landscape. Small cascades break through the walls of the gorge and spill icy water along the road which runs in channels alongside us. The roads were not slippery and were very well maintained.
At last we reached the upper lot and discovered the park was completely deserted. It was late in the day and late in the season and by all reports the falls should have been nearly dry, but we were lucky and found them in excellent flow and had them all to ourselves. I would like to go back during the summer and see what else there is to see, but for a half-hour side trip on our way we enjoyed a fantastic view.
In warmer seasons there is plenty of green area and benches and tables for picnicing and enjoying the atmosphere. There are trails and many other wonderful activities to enjoy, For $3 a car it's a fantastic place to stop. Definitely visit the web site for more fun facts and information.
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