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Few places can lay claim to as many diverse natural attractions as the Magic Valley. In addition to offering top-notch recreation, this adventure playground is stunning to behold, with views ranging from vast, eerie moonscapes and miles of jutting rock formations to thundering waterfalls, snow-capped mountain peaks, meandering rivers, wooded wilderness trails and idyllic fields of wildflowers.
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Water
sports
Rafters, canoeists and kayakers in search of extreme whitewater put in at the harrowing Murtaugh section of the Snake River, while serene-scenery seekers venture farther downriver for calm waters and breathtaking views of Shoshone, Star, Pillar and Auger waterfalls. In the Mini-Cassia area, the wide-open, smoothas-glass waters of the Snake draw watersports enthusiasts by the boatload. Watersports also make a big splash at Thousand Springs State Park, which comprises five separate units along the 68-mile Thousand Springs Scenic Byway.
Shoshone Falls tumbles
212
feet in a straight drop. Niagara Falls is a 176-foot fall.
BASE jumping
In the space between the Perrine Bridge and the scenic Snake River Canyon below, time stands still – if you’re in freefall after leaping from atop the 486-foot-tall bridge. Thrill-seekers converge on Twin Falls from around the world to the only place in America where they can legally jump off a bridge with no permit required.
"I love the freedom of being in the air ‌ and accomplishing the goal of flight. It's a cool feeling of weightlessness."
– Miles Daisher, BASE-jumping enthusiast
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Fishing
In the scenic Snake River Canyon, some sturgeon catches have measured up to nine feet long. Anglers also reel in hefty steelhead and salmon, as well as rainbow trout, brown trout and recordbreaking walleye from the Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. In the pristine Sawtooth National Forest, cold mountain lakes yield prize catches, and the fast-flowing alpine waters of Silver Creek and Wood River are premier spots for fly-fishing.
Winter sports With one of the nation’s most renowned resort communities, Sun Valley, just an hour north, south-central Idaho is a premier skiing and snowboarding destination. "We're centrally located from four great ski areas, so skiing and snowboarding are huge here," says Ed Hinkle, manager at Claude's Sports.
Photo courtesy of Shelly DeMoss
Hiking & Biking Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve displays a stark and striking landscape formed by volcanic lava flows. Hiking, camping and exploring lava tube caves are among the activities visitors enjoy here.
Southern Idaho provides ample scenic recreation for mountain-bikers, whether it’s along the miles of stellar developed trails or rough, backcountry single-tracks.
Rock Climbing The City of Rocks National Reserve near Almo is a mecca for rock climbers. Its granite spires and monoliths reach heights up to 600 feet, but climbing routes and hiking trails exist for all skill levels. Visitors to the reserve engage in other activities as well, such as horseback riding, crosscountry skiing, wildlife viewing and photography.
get out there Learn more about outdoor recreation in Southern Idaho, and find additional information about the places featured in this magazine at imagessouthernidaho.com.
Watch Videos The Great Outdoors See some of the sights that put the “magic� in Magic Valley.
Canoeing the Snake River Paddle up the Snake River with canoeists Ken and Betsy Wiesmore.
Find out about more outdoor recreation opportunities in the Southern Idaho area.
BASE Jumping Watch BASE jumpers leap from the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls.
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