Shoshone Falls Park (2002-03-09) The Shoshone fall parks is a few miles east of Twin Falls. Although it is a fee park, there was no one to collect money in the winter.
Shoshone Falls Dam (2002-03-09) The dam above the falls.
Slick Spot (2002-03-09) A small Springs sculpts some ice cycles and a slick spot on our drop into the Shoshone Falls view area.
Above the Falls (2002-03-09)
Shoshone Falls (2002-03-09) We can see the power plant and falls.
The trickle that remains (2002-03-09) Even the small trickle of water the power plant and irregations systems failed to claim make for an impressive water fall.
Ice Falls (2002-03-09) Ice clings to the cliffs. Apparently this whole area turns into a water fall during the Spring.
Power Plant (2002-03-09) Shoshone Falls is one of the impressive water drops in the US. Idaho Power diverts most of the water trhough turbines. There is a diversion dam above Twin Falls that divert a good portion of the Snake as well.
Obsidian Cliffs (2002-03-09) These lava cliffs towering over the Snake River bottom looks like an inviting playground. Unfortunately it was fenced off.
Lava Cliffs (2002-03-09) The snake river cuts through lava flows, making for some interesting layering.
Panorama (2002-03-09) Just add some water, and the falls will live up to their reputation.
Hidden Arch (2002-03-09) This little natural is hidden away near The Twin Falls.
Rock Chuck (2002-03-09) A rock chuck scurrying around the Twin Falls overview.
Lava Butte (2002-03-09) A lava butte near the Twin Falls over look
Twin Falls (2002-03-09) This is the remaining falls in the Twin Falls drop. Most of the water is diverted for irrigation or power generation.
Twin Falls Dam (2002-03-09) The Twin Falls. One of the Falls was dammed for power generation.
Twin Falls Park (2002-03-09) The road leading to the Twin Falls park.
Ice Wall (2002-03-09) An Ice Wall near the Twin Falls power station.
Twin Falls (2002-03-09) The surviving falls at Twin Falls.
Reservoir (2002-03-09) The dam at Twin Falls. Apparently during the Spring run off, the run off simply spills over the dam and the falls run at full glory.
Twin Falls Lake (2002-03-09) The lake above the Twin Falls Dam.
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Shoshone Falls on the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho have a 212 foot drop. It is often referred to as the Niagara of the West. The Idaho Power Company built a diversion and use the drop for generating electricity. As a result you only see the spetactular water running over the falls at certain times of the year.