South Central Idaho

Shoshone Falls

All Photos Courtesy of Visit Idaho

Shoshone Falls

Go chasing waterfalls and dig into Idaho’s geologic past and unique landscapes with this two-day sojourn through south central Idaho.

Day One:

Twin Falls, Hagerman & Buhl

Ritter Island, Thousand Springs State Park. Photo credit: Visit Idaho

Jumpstart your day with a fresh and filling breakfast with local ingredients at Yellow Brick Cafe in Twin Falls. After, cheese lovers will want to head next door to Glanbia Cheese Marketplace to grab a snack for the day’s adventures. Take a drive to Thousand Springs State Park and Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, where you can learn about the saber-toothed cats, mastodons and the American Zebra that once roamed the region. Fuel up on lunch at Magic Valley Brewing in Buhl before spending the afternoon chasing two sets of waterfalls. Perrine Coulee Falls features a short walking trail leading you to the base and behind the cascading water that descends 200 feet. Next venture to the Niagara of the West, Shoshone Falls, which plunges 212 feet. Wrap up the day with dinner served with an unbeatable canyon view at Elevation 486. Rest your adventurous spirit at The Fillmore Inn.

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Day Two:

Burley & Almo

Castle Rocks State Park. Photo credit: Visit Idaho

Commence your morning with a classic breakfast at Buffalo Cafe before diving into Idaho’s World War II history at Minidoka National Historic Site before heading to City of Rocks National Reserve for rock climbing, birdwatching or scenic exploration. “The Silent City” earned its name from the pioneers that once traveled through the high-desert landscape with its towering granite domes. Sate the appetite you’ve worked up with a burger or steak at The Outpost Steakhouse and then continue your outdoor expedition with mountain biking or hiking at Castle Rocks State Park, where you’ll find ancient rock formations, Native American pictographs and historical California Trail markings. After all that activity, you’ll be ready to indulge in a flavorful meal at Heyburn’s local gem Stevo’s, and then end your day with a comfortable stay at Hampton Inn Burley, offering views of the Snake River.

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