Balanced Rock Standing atop the rhyolite cliffs along a scenic highway in Castleford, Idaho, this natural rock formation defies the laws of physics with its astounding measurements of 48 feet high, 40 feet wide and a pedestal base just 37 X 17.5 inches wide. Sitting unsettlingly 200 feet above the canyon floor, one wonders how this work of nature formed and how long it will remain up there. Scientists believe Balanced Rock was created by wind, precipitation and regular seasonal weather changes over millions of years. Steep trails to the top give a bird's eye view of the canyon below and opportunities for exploring the volcanic terrain around and behind the rocks.
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Pillar Falls Hike or kayak to Pillar Falls in the Snake River Canyon. Access to the popular monoliths, swirling whirlpools and waterfalls is exciting and exhilarating whichever way you choose to embark on your journey to nature's creations located on the Snake River in between Shoshone Falls and Centennial Waterfront Park in Twin Falls, ID. Pack a lunch and stay awhile as you walk across the basalt lavas at the falls while being dwarfed by giant "pillars" exposed during a devastating flood that tore through this area over 15,000 years ago.
Balanced Rock County Park Come on in and stay awhile at Balance Rock County Park located alongside Little Salmon Creek in one of the most interesting and beautiful slot canyons located just half an hour from Twin Falls, ID. Fish, picnic, hike along trails or climb into the rock formations throughout the little park. As one of Idaho's hidden treasures, you may be tempted to keep this quiet, charming park all to yourself. Camping is free here for up to a week and the softly flowing Little Salmon Creek is perfect for cooling off in the summertime. Bring a book and make this a relaxing day trip.
Basque Sheep Herders Idaho's Basque population is the largest in America. With over 15,000 statewide, this group arrived in the area seeking gold in the mid-1800's. They were quickly recognized for their shepherding skills and hired by local sheep ranchers, where they infused their culture of food, music and dancing celebrated to this day with the "Trailing of the Sheep Festival" occurring annually in Ketchum, Idaho, just a short distance north of the Historic Shoshone, Idaho. Every year in October, 3,000 sheep and their herders march down Main Street in Ketchum commemorating their historic contribution to Idaho.
I.B. Perrine Memorial Bridge Named after the "founding father" of Twin Falls, Idaho (Ira Burton Perrine), the I. B. Perrine Memorial Bridge links the cities Twin Falls and Jerome spanning 1,500 feet across the Snake River Canyon. At an elevation of 486 feet above the Snake River, walkways on top and just below the bridge on both the east and west sides give tourists spectacular views of the river, the canyon, hiking trails and golf courses. Built in 1976, this truss arch bridge replaced the original bridge of 1927 and is the only bridge in the United States where B.A.S.E. jumping is legal 365 days a year.
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