From Craters of the Moon, about 2 hours South is the city of Twin Falls. Sitting along the Snake River and downstream from one of the worlds largest aquifers, which provides for a large amount of flow and several really large waterfalls. The Snake River Gorge is very impressive and has very nice colors.

Snake River Gorge and the Perrine Memorial Bridge

I would recommend 3 stops, but in the winter, potentially only 2.

• Centennial Waterfront Park

• Shoshone Falls

• Twin Falls (Seasonal)

Centennial Park is just off the highway and brings you down into the gorge along the river. There is a short hike in one of the first pullouts once you are down near the river, where there are several large rocks with a clearly marked trail. Stop here first, and climb up the rocks, only a couple of minutes needed for some exceptional photo’s of the gorge and the nearby bridge. Following this area, continue on only about 1/2 mile to Perrine Coulee Falls. From the park, head to Shoshone Falls. Shoshone Falls is the highlight of Twin Falls and is also often called the Niagara Falls of the West. In the spring and early summer, this falls is really flowing. We were there in mid-winter so this is the lowest amount of water during the year.

Shoshone Falls

Twin Falls is seasonal. In the winter it is only open on weekends, and it is controlled flow by the dam, but it is worth checking out in the spring and summer. We really enjoyed our time in Idaho and were pleasantly surprised by the landscapes. Although it was a short time here, it is good to add on to your itinerary.