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Southern Idaho Recreation: Golf Courses, Skiing Resorts and More
Southern Idaho recreation ranges from great golf and auto racing to rock climbing and snowmobiling – almost always surrounded by beautiful views.
Snow Sports
Active types who embrace all seasons will be right at home in Southern Idaho's snowmobile trails and prominent ski resorts. The Albion Area Snowmobile Trails feature approximately 30 square miles of trails that vary in difficulty. The Gooding County Snow Park provides access to a snowmobile trail that covers 150 miles of land. ... Read More »
Tandem Jumping Operation Brings Tourists, Locals to Perrine Bridge
Usually if someone is about to jump off a bridge, law enforcement is called to talk them out of it. In the Magic Valley, sometimes those officials are the ones doing the jumping.
Since opening Tandem BASE, a parachuting operation that sends instructors paired with students off the Perrine Bridge, owner Mark Kissner and his team have seen a steady stream of locals and visitors lining up to hop off the side of a perfectly good structure and soar to the ground below.
The bridge has long been a... Read More »
Southern Idaho Residents Enjoy Area's 'Tourism Destinations'
Ever bird watch or play disc golf at Lake Walcott State Park? There are also hiking opportunities at Craters of the Moon along with snow sledding at Gooding County Snow Park, plus hunting in Jerome and at other top-notch hunting areas.
Oh, and City of Rocks National Reserve offers rock climbing in the warmer weather and cross country skiing when cold.
Residents of the Magic Valley and Southern Idaho are lucky to have daily access to an abundance of recreational amenities that are normally... Read More »
BASE jumpers Flock to Twin Falls, Idaho's Perrine Bridge
In the space between the Perrine Bridge and the scenic Snake River Canyon below, time stands still – if you’re in freefall after leaping from atop the 486-foot-tall bridge.
“From that point until you see a canopy open over your head is almost impossible to describe, that short period of time,” says Mark Kissner, a local BASE jumper and one of the sport’s rare veterans. “That’s usually the time that people like most about it: It takes short little... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Southern Idaho
1. Browse the exhibits at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science, located on the main campus of the College of Southern Idaho.
2. Picnic at Balanced Rock Park, home to a unique natural wonder.
3. Submerge yourself in one of Southern Idaho's numerous hot springs.
4. Hike through the lava caves and scenic formations of Craters of the Moon National Monument.
5. Stroll through Historic Downtown Twin Falls to discover shopping and dining hotspots.
6. Head to Magic Valley Speedway for... Read More »
Twin Falls Offers Quality Golf and the Beauty of the Snake River Canyon
The most famous towering drive in the Twin Falls area will always belong to Evel Knievel, whose unsuccessful 1974 attempt to leap the Snake River Canyon on a specially engineered rocket motorcycle is still recognized in the city with a granite monument that marks the occasion.
These days, the primary objects seen rising and falling in Twin Falls are the golf balls being struck at the area courses. And while hitting a towering drive off a tee might not be quite as thrilling as a canyon jump, it... Read More »
Twin Falls Area Pet Activities Are Wild
The diverse natural beauty of Idaho's Magic Valley has long been a draw for human tourists, but a rich abundance of trails makes the area perfect for outdoorsy dogs.
Spring to fall, Twin Falls has free Movies in the Park in the city park's bandshell, where leashed dogs are welcome.
Don't mind that wet-dog smell? Balanced Rock Park in Castleford and Auger Falls in Twin Falls have waterfronts where well-behaved dogs can splash around. Since the areas aren't officially off-leash, courtesy is... Read More »
Shoshone Indian Ice Caves Are Cool Attraction
Even when the temperature outdoors is 90 degrees, the Shoshone Ice Caves remain a cold 28-33 degrees Fahrenheit.
For that reason, "courtesy coats" hang on hooks outside the gift shop for visitors to borrow as they enter the singular attraction.
Visitors are first met at the entrance by a dinosaur statue ridden by a hairy caveman. From there, the caves include a rocky trail and several hundred yards of wooden walkways that are a few inches above the ice.
The caves, located 16 miles north of... Read More »
Outdoor Adventures in Southern Idaho, From the Mild to the Wild
Whether you're a thrill seeker or happy to be just a sightseer, outdoor recreational opportunities abound in Southern Idaho. Here are some great options for three different speeds. Mild For those seeking a laid back experience, bird watching is a favorite pastime in Southern Idaho. And few places provide a more diverse viewing experience than Lake Walcott State Park. Located on the edge of Idaho’s high desert, the park draws in bird experts from all over the country thanks to... Read More »
Sawtooth National Recreation Area Known for Camping, Scenic Drives
Southern Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area is a favorite place for locals and visitors alike to play outdoors and be amazed by the region's vast natural beauty.The 770,000-acre area is one of the largest and most magnificent National Recreation Areas in the United States, located at the northernmost end of the Sawtooth National Forest and adjacent to the Sawtooth Wilderness Area, which was protected from development by Act of Congress in 1972.Outdoor Activities In the summer and... Read More »
Shoshone Falls is the 'Niagara of the West'
Located just east of the city of Twin Falls, Shoshone Falls is known as the Niagara Falls of the West.
Onlookers invariably stand amazed by the majesty of Shoshone Falls, which spans 1,500 feet across the Snake River and tumbles 212 feet in a straight drop – more than 30 feet farther than Niagara's famous falls.
The falls are best viewed in the spring, when the Snake River swells with snowmelt, creating an awesome display at the waterfall. Swirling mist, swooping birds, and rainbows rise from... Read More »
Outdoor Recreation Proliferates in the Magic Valley
Few places can lay claim to as many diverse natural attractions as the Magic Valley. In addition to offering top-notch recreation, this adventure playground is stunning to behold, with views ranging from vast, eerie moonscapes and miles of jutting rock formations to thundering waterfalls, snow-capped mountain peaks, meandering rivers, wooded wilderness trails and idyllic fields of wildflowers.
“We have the variety,” says Debbie Dane, executive director of Southern Idaho Tourism. “Trails to ride... Read More »
