Twin Falls in Twin Falls County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Shoshone Falls

Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, May 31, 2010

1. Shoshone Falls Marker

Inscription.
4 miles east of here, the Snake River falls in thunder 210 feet over a rocky ledge higher than famous Niagara.

Indians, trappers, and travellers all knew the "Great Shoshonie." Now the waters upstream have been harnessed for irrigation and power, and in the dry summer months the rocks can be seen. But the foaming river and the sheer walls of the canyon combine with the paths and shady lawns of the park and picnic area to make one of Idaho's most spectacular scenes. At Shoshone Falls, a natural textbook of earth's forces lies open for you.

Erected by Idaho Historical Society. (Marker Number 172.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.

Location. 42° 35.911′ N, 114° 27.284′ W. Marker is in Twin Falls, Idaho, in Twin Falls County. It is on U.S. 93 at milepost 50, 0.1 miles Bridgeview Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located next to the Perrine Bridge close to the Twin Falls Visitor's Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Twin Falls ID 83301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Idaho’s Magic Valley.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies: Ira Burton Perrine (here, next to this marker); College of Southern Idaho (here, next to this marker); Robert Evel Knievel (here, next to this marker); Emigrant Road (approx. 1½ miles away); Shoshone Falls Project (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Shoshone Falls (approx. 2.7 miles away); Clarence Bisbee (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Shoshone Falls (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Twin Falls.

Markers Next to Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, May 31, 2010

2. Markers Next to Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls

Shoshone Falls in Early Summer image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rebecca Maxwell, May 31, 2010

3. Shoshone Falls in Early Summer

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. This page has been viewed 2,074 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2010, by Rebecca Maxwell of Boise, Idaho. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.