Tucked away in Southern Idaho, the city of Twin Falls has long made a name for itself as the home of the breathtakingly powerful Shoshone Falls, which stand taller than Niagara. The Snake River Canyon cuts through the edge of town and creates a dramatic background for the falls - as well as for plenty of other recreation opportunities. But as gorgeous as this rugged canyon may be, it is made all the more special by the dozens of waterfalls pouring out of its sheer basalt walls, which stretch over 50 miles downriver. From the broad crashing waters of Shoshone Falls to the barely there streams of Bridal Veil and everything in between, this town and its outskirts have aptly earned another nickname: Idaho's own City of Waterfalls.

Of course, while none of the cascades in Twin Falls are as dramatic as their flashy cousin in the heart of the canyon, the diversity and sheer number within this single city and its canyon is awfully impressive. Take that, Niagara Falls!

1. Pillar Falls

These in-river falls create a scenic - and adventurous - set of rapids and small-scale drops in the Snake River, aptly named as the water passes through two massive granite boulders standing proudly in the middle of the water. Kayaking Pillar Falls is a local favorite (in the summer, of course!), but there is only one set-in location to the falls, which is at Centennial Park on the north side of the canyon.

These gorgeous falls can be enjoyed on a short 1.1-mile waterfall hike in Idaho. Despite the short distance, you'll definitely want to be prepared for this hike as it is quite steep!

2. Shoshone Falls

Idaho's famous landmark stands towering above the river at 212 feet. When Idaho receives a heavy snowpack runoff, Shoshone Falls makes quite the spectacle of itself! There are several places where you can view these falls but one of the best is at Centennial Waterfront Park, located just west of the Perrine Bridge and accessed by Canyon Springs Road. There is also a 10-mile paved walking path along the South Rim of the canyon with access points at the Twin Falls Visitor Center and Shoshone Falls.

3. Caldron Linn (Star Falls)

Lewis and Clark's followers, the Astorians, struggled to cross this foaming, intensely-swirling inferno of water back in the early 1800s, which is aptly named as well for its dramatic runoff and heavy foam. The impressive, double-tiered runoff of Caldron Linn (also seen as Cauldron Linn or Star Falls) surges through a narrow portion of the Snake River canyon. The excess pressure makes a spectacular display of water and mist before the river travels farther down the canyon to Shoshone Falls. It can be an intimidating sight, to say the least.

4. Perrine Coulee

Early in the 20th century, Blue Lakes Boulevard ran south through rough sagebrush to the top of the Snake River Canyon, followed an old Indian trail into the canyon, and began the climb up the south wall of the canyon. It then continued under the falls at the Perrine Coulee and over the canyon rim, then shot straight south to Rock Creek. This overlooked waterfall is where irrigation water from the canal system dropped over the canyon’s south rim on its way back to the Snake River. Fortunately, that route changed in the '70s.

Perrine Coulee is an easy no-hike waterfall that can be seen by taking Canyon Road down to the paved parking lot on the right side of the highway. Or, feel free to do a little hiking for a better vantage point.

5. Twin Falls

The city's namesake falls are a slight misnomer, simply because only one of them still exists thanks to the Snake River Dam. Uniquely, however, if the river had been as high during the early 1900s as it was thousands of years ago, a third waterfall would be visible as well due to how the rock edifices are naturally carved... although, "Triplet Falls" doesn't have quite the same ring, does it? In the two photos, you can see how much these waterfalls in Idaho have changed. But while visitors will only get to see one of the original Twin Falls today, this spot is pretty crowd-free in comparison to the rest of the city's falls, although you'll technically find it in Kimberly.

6. Auger Falls

If you haven’t discovered Auger Falls or the Auger Falls Heritage Park yet, it’s time. This set of river falls isn't as famous as Pillar Falls, but the bumpy ride is worth the trip.

Next stop: road trip! You'll also find a few more hidden waterfalls (and even well-known falls) hidden in Twin Falls, in addition to a multitude of other natural wonders in the area. Definitely plan to spend some extra time exploring this magnificent City of Waterfalls!

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