Twin Falls, ID

The 2009 Perrine Bridge Festival in Twin Falls, Idaho kicks off September 11th and continues through Saturday with lots of activities for kids and their families. With a passion for helping kids, Nikki and Miles Daisher hope to build on the $156,000 raised since starting the Perrine Bridge Festival in 2005. The Daisher's motto is "A Bridge to Success For Kids" and with the help of the local Twin Falls community they are creating a bridge of financial support for children of the Magic Valley who have special needs.

A pediatric occupational therapist, Nikki recognized that many children, due to financial constraints, go without proper care and equipment. Along with her husband Miles, a record holding base jumper who in 2005 jumped off of the Perrine Bridge 57 times in less than 24 hours, the Daisher's are a couple of ordinary people who, through their actions, have created something very extraordinary for the Twin Falls Comminity. (Just a foot note to the record set by Miles...Hiking out of the Snake River Canyon on his own after each jump was approximatley equal to hiking Mt Everest).

Festivites planned for this years Perrine Bridge Festival include: Base Jumping Exhibiton, Kids Fun Run, 5 and 10k Runs, Kids Carnival, Food and live Entertainment, Kayak and Canoe Rentals (which I highly recommend for an awesome view of the base jumpers), lunch at the Outback Steak House and a Juried Art Exhibition and auction.

The Perrine Bridge Festival will take place at The Twin Falls Visitor Center located at the IB Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, ID.

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Located on the Snake River in Twin falls, Idaho, Shoshone Falls, often referred to as the "Niagra of the west",stands 212 feet which is 36 feet higher than Niagra Falls. The rim of Shoshone Falls spans 900 feet in width. In the spring, prior to the irrigation diversion of the Snake Riverand especially after an over abundance of rain fall and snow melt (as was the case in 2009), you can expect to see a magnificent flow covering all 900 feet.

One of Twin Falls most popular tourist attractions, Shoshone Falls is more than just an awesome photographic opportunity. There is a beautiful park overlooking the waterfall (owned by the City of Twin Falls) that makes for the perfect picnic setting or backdrop for a wedding. With hiking trails and the Snake River Canyon Rim Walking Path easily accessible, walkers, joggers and hikers are frequent visitors to the park. Picking up the Snake River Canyon Walking Path at Shoshone Falls and heading down stream will allow for a gain in elevation to the top of the Snake River Canyon and provide for spectacular views. Still standing at the end of this portion of the walking path is the ramp that was used by Evel Knievel in his famous attempt to jump the Snake River back in the 70's.

After viewing Shoshone Fallsor taking a hike for a $3.00 per carload entry fee, feel free to visit Dierkes Lakefor more family fun like fishing, swimming as well as more hiking and picnicking. If boating is your thing, there is a launch ramp above Shoshone Falls where you can enjoy, Jet Skiing, wakebaording, fishing and lots of wildlife along the base of the Snake River Canyon walls.

Twin Falls park and Shoshone Falls are open year round although due to icy winter roads access may be limited. The scenic overlook is always available no matter what the conditions of the weather and there is no charge but your view, although still spectacular, is limited.

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A shot of the beautiful Shoshone Falls on the Snake River in Idaho. Mother Nature astounds me with the beauty she produces. I think it's very peaceful. I wish I were there now. Waterfalls have always fascinated me. Isn't it gorgeous?

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