Sunset at Shoshone Falls, Idaho

Often referred to as the Niagara of the West, Shoshone Falls is a must see attraction in Twin Falls, Idaho. At 212 feet (65 m) tall and 900 foot wide, Shoshone Falls is one of the largest natural waterfalls in the United States surpassing the height of the famous Niagara Falls (45 feet (14 m) higher than Niagara Falls). Shoshone Falls is located on the Snake River as it carves its way through a deep basalt Canyon on its way to the Columbia River.

Shoshone Falls is among the most spectacular of natural beauties along the Snake River. They are best viewed during the spring and early summer when water flows are high – depending on winter snow melt. Irrigation diversion of Snake River flows can significantly diminish water over the falls in the summer and fall, particularly during dry years.

However, even without high water flows, the views at the falls remain spectacular year-round.