Located about three miles from the city of Twin Falls, I Shoshone Falls is a spectacular waterfall on Snake River. This majestic fall is called “Niagara of the West,” but, at 212 feet, it is actually higher than Niagara Falls. The rim of the fall is almost 1000 feet wide.
Since the falls are created by seasonal runoff from Snake River as it carves its way through the basalt canyon on the way to Colombia River, the best time to see it is when the flow is at its peak, from April to July. The falls are a popular recreation area, and there are playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, swimming areas, and a boat ramp. The best spot to watch the falls is a scenic overlook.
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