11, 2019 Sawtooth National Forest, Hansen, Idaho Cassia Division

Idaho State ATV Association Annual Meeting August 9 – 11, 2019 Sawtooth National Forest, Hansen, Idaho Cassia Division

Welcome to the 2019 Idaho State ATV Association meeting being hosted by the Magic Valley ATV Riders.

The Magic Valley ATV Riders Club is excited about hosting the 2019 Idaho State ATV Association (ISATVA) annual meeting. We look forward to all the clubs from across the state to camp and ride with us as the ISATVA conducts its annual meeting. The Cassia Division of the Sawtooth Forest is a great place to enjoy the fellowship only ATV/UTV riders know and allow the exploration of the surrounding trails and sights.

The 2019 ISATVA meeting will be held August 9 – 10 at the Porcupine Springs Campground in the South Hills of the Sawtooth Forest, southeast of Twin Falls. We have rides and also activities planned for the evenings. In addition, we will have an early bird ride on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

We will have a reception area in the Porcupine Springs Campground. In order to assist you finding the Porcupine Campground we will have Magic Valley ATV Riders (MVATVR) signs set to guide you. There you will receive a welcome package with lots of goodies and information about the weekend.

On Friday night we will have a great dinner hosted by the Southern Idaho Tourism group with a potluck dessert social and on Saturday night we will have a dinner hosted by ATV/UTV dealers from the local area along with a raffle.

We have commemorative T-shirts available for you to order on the online registration form.

Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome bag and included will be a map of the location of all the ride departure points as they take off to explore the trails of the forest and surrounding area. We will have rides for all sizes ATV/UTVs. Wildlife in the area range from elk to deer to all kinds of birds and small critters. Detailed information about the rides are in a separate section of this document. You can register for the rides as you complete the online registration at mvatvr.org/isatva.

We need to thank our sponsors who you will find dispersed throughout this document.

See you in the South Hills of the Sawtooth National Forest,

President, Magic Valley ATV Riders Secretary, Idaho State ATV Association

Schedule of Events

August 8, 2019 - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. Early Bird 100 mile ride to the City of Rocks. Ride will depart from the Porcupine Springs Day Use Area. 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Pick up welcome packages and meet and greet at the Porcupine Springs Campground.

August 9, 2019 - Friday: 9:30 a.m. Various rides departing from locations as shown on the map you will receive on check in. 6 p.m. Until the fires dies: Hosted dinner provided by the Southern Idaho Tourism followed by a dessert potluck social. All activities will be in the Porcupine Springs Campground Loop B 7 – 9 pm - ISATVA Board of Directors Meeting. Porcupine Springs Campground Loop A August 10, 2019 - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Various rides departing from locations as shown on the map you will receive on check in. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hosted dinner provided by Action Motor Sports, Adventure Motor Sports, Let’s Ride and Young’s Powersports. Dinner menu is chicken or beef, baked beans, potato salad, lettuce salad, brownies and peach cobbler. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Spencer Gilbert, Executive Director Blue Ribbon Coalition/Sharetrails. We will also have a raffle. August 11, 2019 - Sunday: Goodbyes and heading home day. Be safe going home.

Registration

Registration for the ISATVA Meeting and associated events can be accomplished online at mvatvr.org/isatva or by printing and mailing in the pdf file you received under separate email.

The Southern Idaho Tourism group will host our Friday night dinner. Special thanks to Executive Director Melissa Barry who has been a great supporter of the 2019 ISATVA Meeting.

Where it all happens

Everything for the meeting and events will center around Porcupine Springs Campground in the Sawtooth National Forest, Cassia Division. So where in the world of Idaho is that?

If you go to Google Maps and enter “42.169456, -114.260006” for the location.

If you are coming from eastern Idaho, take I84 exit 184 and turn left on highway 50. If you are coming from west of Twin Falls on I84, take exit 184 and turn right on highway 50. Signs will direct to you Hansen, ID, which is around 3 miles from I84.

Once in Hansen, you will head south out of town on Rock Creek Rd or G3 as it is labeled (the only road headed south out of town). 14.7 miles later you will enter the Sawtooth National Forest and the road becomes Forest Rd 515. 13 miles further down the road the blacktop ends. You will be at Diamondfield Jack Campground. Another mile or so on the gravel will put you at the entrance to Porcupine Springs Campground. Turn left and you will find us about a half a mile in.

Along the way you will see our club signs. They look like this. This means to continue straight ahead.

These mean to turn left or right depending on which side of the post the sign is on.

We would give you our cell numbers but unless we are on top of Pike’s Mountain or over on Deadline there just isn’t any service. Saturday Night Raffle Items

Here are just a few of the raffle items that we have so far.

Rugged Radios Model RH-5R Dual Band 5 watt (2 each)

Rugged Radio Ballistic Nylon Duffle Bag 15”L x 8”W x 9”T (1 each)

Cabela’s Deluxe Camp Kitchen without the utensils and stove. (1 each)

LG 28” LED TV with Inverter (1 each)

Idaho Potato Commission Large Spuddy Buddy (1 each)

Quickdraw Embroidery printed our T-shirts. They are located at 3790 N. 3386 E., Kimberly, ID 83341. Telephone: (208) 735-8804 - www.qwkdraw.com

T-shirts may be ordered online as you register and are available in two colors and long or short sleeve.

Scheduled Rides (Please mark your choice on the registration form.)

Thursday Early Bird: Ride Name: Thursday Early Bird Ride Ride Leaders: Kent Oliver and Wayne Fischer Ride Rating and Distance: Easy to Moderate, 110 – 120 miles Machine Width: All Machines over 50 inches will have two bypass routes to take. We will drive through the town of Oakley and gas will be available for those who need it. This fuel stop will be approximately 80 miles for 50 inch and 90 miles for over 50 inch machines. Extra fuel is advised. The route travels on roads, old two track roads, and some 50 inch or less trails. We will have great views of the Raft River Mountain Range, the high peaks of the Wasatch Front (weather permitting), and Cache Peak. The route takes us over rocky terrain, and past long ago flash flood gulleys, We will ford Goose Creek and climb to Granite Pass where pioneers traveled the California Trail after leaving the Oregon Trail. We will take a short break at Bath Rock in the City of Rocks National Reserve before heading through Almo Park and onto Oakley. When we leave Oakley we will be traveling on a paved road for a short distance and then on an improved gravel road back to Porcupine Springs parking lot. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Friday: Ride Name: Oohh Ahhhh Ride Ride Leaders: Aaron Larson Ride Rating and Distance: Moderate, 50-60 miles Machine Width: 50 inch On our tour of the forest, Aaron will show you some of his favorite spring riding areas. The ride will consist of a combination of ATV and forest roads and we’ll see many of our forest’s valleys. We will see several water crossings, one of which might cause some wet feet, as well as an old sheep herder cabin. We will also be able to see the entire Magic Valley from our ride and the neighboring mountain ranges (including Mt. Harrison). With luck, we will also see deer, moose, ducks, and the usual cattle and sheep (don’t pet the dogs!) that graze our forest. Although we will try and have lunch in the shade, bring a hat in case it has to be out in the open. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Ride Name: Tri-State Area Ride Ride Leaders: Jerry Kriegh Ride Rating and Distance: Moderate (some 4 wheel climbing on good trails), 50 miles Machine Width: All Ride will go south to turn off to Trapper creek road, continuing east to Beaver dam pass. Over Beaver pass to Adams ranch and the tri-state area. From there south to top of the world trail. Then on to Trout Creek Pass going west. Next will be Big Piney cabin and then north and terminate at the Gravel Pit Campground. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Ride Name: The Meadow Springs Ride Ride Leaders: Gary Aufderheide Ride Rating and Distance: Easy to Moderate, 40 miles Machine Width: All I estimate we will return to the camping areas approximately mid-afternoon. It travels on mostly roads and old two track roads. Towards the end of the ride, there will be approximately 5 miles where we will travel two segments of 50 inch or less trails. Depending on weather, we will have great views of the Jarbidge Mountains and other mountains in Northern Nevada. As a side note, the 50 inch and under machines might make an additional 2.5 mile loop down Goose Creek to see if we can find a moose or two. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Ride Name: Easy Rider Ride Ride Leaders: Rob Hendrickson Ride Rating and Distance: Easy to Moderate, 20-25 miles Machine Width: All Ride will follow Deadline Ridge to a new trail established by the Magic Valley ATV Riders through the Forest Service, Kirkham Trail. Down the Kirkham Trail and join up to the Shoshone Basin Road and back to our starting point in the Diamondfield Jack Camp area. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Ride Name: South End of Deadline to Pike Mountain Loop Ride Leaders: Ron Mothershead Ride Rating and Distance: Moderate, 50-60 miles Machine Width: 50 inch machines with 4 wheel drive Ride rating is mostly moderate with some difficult due to excessive off camber areas and some steep up and down hills. The ride will start by taking us over Deadline Ridge, eventually passing by an old cabin then back up on the ridge riding South where we will briefly enter the State of Nevada. Heading back into Idaho, we will wander towards the Pike Mountain view point, finishing at the Diamond Field Jack Campground. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Ride Name: Nevada & Back Ride Leaders: Wayne Fischer Ride Rating and Distance: Easy to Moderate, 70 miles Machine Width: All 38 miles will be in the state of Nevada, due south of the Idaho South Hills. 11 miles will be on a short section of the National Historical Trail, which traces the California Trail where 1000s of early pioneers traveled to California from 1840s to around 1860s. Lunch (BYOL) will be at a nice spot along Goose Creek, maybe where the early pioneers camped overnight. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Saturday: Oohh Ahhhh Ride (Repeat)

Tri-State Area Ride (Repeat)

The Meadow Springs Ride (Repeat)

Ride Name: Swanty Peak Loop Ride Leader: Ron Mothershead Ride Rating and Distance: Moderate, 50 miles Machine Width: 50 A fun 1 and 1/2 mile rollercoaster ride will take us down into Trout Creek. Then heading North West eventually dropping into Winecup and circling back to the Diamond Field Jack Campground. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Ride Name: Shoshone Basin/Hummingbird Feeding Site/Bear Gulch Ride Plus Avenza Instructional Presentation Ride Leader: Dave Fait Ride Rating and Distance: Easy, 35 miles Machine Width: All Slower paced riding. Bring a camera, your tablet or smartphone with the downloaded Avenza Maps application (for those interested in the Avenza program). We will stop for Moose, Bigfoot and beautiful vistas. Bring your FRS radios for communications during the ride. Dave has put together a great ride/course to help you understand and learn the Avenza Maps program. And for those not interested in Avenza, come join us for this great ride anyway. The instructions on how to obtain Avenza application and maps are online in the ride synopsis there.

Ride Name: Northwest Corner Ride Leader: Wayne Fischer Ride Rating and Distance: Easy to Moderate, 50 miles Machine Width: All We will travel over the Forest Service roads primarily in the Northwest Corner of the South Hills. Lunch (BYOL) will be in a nice shaded place. Bring your FRS Radio for communications during the ride.

Trail Difficulty Guide

Riding ATV’s/UTV’s in the backcountry is by its very nature dangerous. The number of things that you can’t control or that can go wrong is significant (rain, snow, wind, flash floods, rock slides, thunderstorms, lightening etc.). Our ratings are subjective and conditions of a trail can change in a minute. A trail we might rate as EASY could turn into a DIFFICULT trail in a driving rain or snow storm. You must NOT ride beyond your capabilities and you are always the final judge of any trail if you wish to proceed on it, even if you’re with a group. When we rate a trail, we rate it on the most difficult part of the trail even if that section is very short, say 10 feet. Read our descriptions carefully. If you have questions contact the ride leader for a better understanding of the ride difficulty. If you ever find yourself on a trail that you feel is beyond your capabilities stop and tell the ride leader. If you're riding a trail on your own (no ride leader) and don't feel comfortable, simply turn around and go back.

EASY—Probably a forest service road or a nice gravel / dirt road with mild rocks and limited sharp turns. The grades will normally be gentle. Creek or river crossings should be low except for periods of heavy rains and/or runoff. There should be adequate room to pass other riders (but passing is not recommended on our rides). Where the trail is steep or a shelf exists, the trail should be wide and well maintained and fairly easy to navigate. Sideways tilts will be minor. Most trails in this rating will be drivable even when wet; however certain types of soils can become impassable under wet conditions. EASY trails are best suited for novice riders.

MODERATE — Rougher and rockier surfaces requiring slower running speeds. Some riding experience is needed for steeper climbs and descents. Rock- stacking may be necessary to get over the worst spots. Considerable weight shifting may be necessary to offset sideways tilt. Mud can be deep and you may get stuck. Certain types of soils can become impassable when wet. Sand can be soft and steep. Water may be too deep for smaller ATVs. Larger ATVs can usual-ly get through except during periods of heavy runoff. Aggressive tires needed for two-wheel drive machines. Four-wheel- drive is usually best. Have a winch and knowing winching techniques is advised.

DIFFICULT — Not for the faint of heart –Bring your “A” game! You should have considerable experience to do these rides. Very rough and rocky surfaces require careful tire placement. Slopes may be extremely steep with scary sideways tilt. Trail may have hair pin turns and multiple switchbacks. Skillful riding is necessary in places, and the worst spots could require assistance from other people (a spotter). Various soils (sand, shale, gravel, etc.) can be very soft and steep. Shelf roads can be very narrow with daunting cliffs. Water and mud can be very deep. Wet soils surfaces can be impassable. Good four-wheel-drive machines with low-range gearing is highly recommended. Must have a winch and must understand proper winching techniques.

Our local dealers will be providing our Saturday night dinner.

2540 Addison Avenue East, Twin Falls, ID 83301 – 208.736.8118 www.actioncyclesnsleds.com

2469 Kimberly Rd, Twin Falls, ID 83301 - 208.733.5072 www.adventuretf.com

270 ID-24, Rupert, ID 83350 - 208.678.3858 www.letsride-idaho.com

111 Overland Avenue, Burley, Idaho 83318 - 208.243.8814 youngpowersports.com

RV campgrounds within the Cassia Division.

The Cassia Division is comprised of many campgrounds (We would recommend either Diamondfield Jack Campground, Pettit Campground, Porcupine Springs Campground, Upper Penstemon Campground or Lower Penstemon Campground. There are two additional areas that are not regulated and are marked on the map below). All events will center around the Porcupine Springs Campground. Whether you are only coming for the campout or want to come early or stay late you can check out all the campgrounds in the immediate area or to reserve spots in the one of the campgrounds.

To obtain reservations go to reservations.gov and enter the campground you wish to reserve in. The results will be all the information about that campground as well as rates and how to reserve the site.

Cassia Division Campgrounds in the Immediate Area We Will Be In

The Cassia Division is a short 40-minute drive south of Twin Falls and is known to local residents as the "South Hills." The division's proximity to Twin Falls makes this area appealing to residents of the Magic Valley. The Cassia Mountain Range rises to a top elevation of 8,400 ft. and these scenic mountains are covered by a variety of rangeland and forest vegetative types. Mixed stands of subalpine fir, lodgepole pine and aspen are interspersed among rolling grasslands. Visitors come to this area to relax, picnic, hike, horseback ride or ride mountain bikes on the many miles of trails that traverse these gentle mountains. The division has 12 developed campgrounds with a total of (#?) camping units, many of which are free of charge. There is 1 picnic area with 10 sites, including the Harrington Fork Picnic Area which has paved walkways accessible for wheelchairs and walking aids. The Cassia Division is popular with deer hunters and Big Cottonwood Creek and Goose Creek are streams with good trout fishing. Diamondfield Jack Campground

Diamondfield Jack Campground and Picnic Area is located at the end of a paved road in Rock Creek. The campground is suitable for motor homes, trailers, and tent camping. This area is accessible year around. Campground amenities include drinking water, wheelchair accessible toilets, picnic tables, warming shelter, parking area, and fire rings. Pike Mountain and Eagle Trails (#239 and #243) are easy multi-use trails nearby. Porcupine Springs Campground

Porcupine Springs Campground is a developed campground composed of 12 individual units and 3 group units. One group area can accommodate up to 100 people and 1 group area can accommodate up to 50 people. This is a fee campground and reservations are required for group camping only. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the campground entrance. This area is suitable for trailer and tent camping and it is accessible for a season that varies usually between June and September. Campground amenities include water faucets, toilets, and an accessible Stock Transfer Station. Little Fork Trailhead (#163) is located at the campground and is an easy multi- use trail that accesses an extensive trail system. There is an additional trailhead at the end of Forest Road 504. Loop A is composed of 4 single and 2 double sites and one 2 unit toilet. Loop B is composed of 3 single sites, 3 double sites, one 2 unit toilet, and a horseman area. Loop C is composed of 3 single and 3 double sites and one 2 unit toilet. Loop D is composed of 18 new family units with faucets, and two 2 unit accessible toilets. The parking lot can accommodate up to 8 RVs. Pettit Campground

Pettit Campground and Picnic Area is composed of 8 individual units. The area is suitable for motor homes, trailers and tent camping. This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the campground entrance. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between June and September. Campground amenities include toilets. A campground host manages the campground and visits the area weekly. No water is available at this site.

Lower Penstemon Campground

Lower Penstemon Campground is located 27 miles south of Hansen, ID on Rock Creek Road/County Rd. G3. The campground is located next to the Fourth Fork of Rock Creek (the main fork). There are 7 single family/individual sites in the campground. Camping fees are $8.00 per night. Sites can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Individual sites reserved through Recreation.gov will be posted. Sites that are not reserved are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Be sure a site is not reserved before you occupy. First-come first- serve customers must pay within 1/2 hour of occupying the campsite.

Some sites are ADA accessible. Lower Penstemon is generally open from late May through October. Picnic tables, fire-rings, and 2 double vault toilets are available. The campground is well suited for medium sized motor homes, trailers and tent camping. This area is popular in summer for trout fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. OHV vehicles can be used to enter or exit the campground. Recreational riding within the campground is not permitted. Many miles of ATV/ORV trails can be accessed to the south. Consult the MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) for roads and trails open to your type of ORV (ATV, Motorcycle, etc.) No water is available at this site. Upper Penstemon Campground

Upper Penstemon Campground is located at the base of Magic Mountain Ski Area. This is a fee campground composed of 8 individual units and 1 group unit. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance and reservations are recommended. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between June and September. Sites are handicapped accessible and campground amenities include a baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, and handicapped accessible toilets. The campground is well suited for motor homes, trailers, and tent camping. This area is popular in summer for trout fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. There is a hiking trail at Elk Butte Spring that heads south to the Pike Mountain view point. No water is available at this site.

There’s More….

Not only will you have the great trails in the forest but while in the area there are many great places to visit before or after the campout; are you old enough to remember that Evil Knievel tried to jump the Snake River here, or what about the Balanced Rock that is over 48 feet tall and weighs 40 tons all balanced on a pedestal that is only 3 feet by 17 inches, or the City of Rocks a favorite rock climbing area and the Snake River where in Twin Falls B.A.S.E. jumpers plunge off the Perrine Bridge daily looking for the thrill of the 486 fall and if you need more the Twin Falls Visitor Center perched on the rim of the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls where you not only can view the majesty of the Snake but find out about all the great places to visit while here in the Magic Valley. Please check out all the information in the following pages.

Southern Idaho Tourism Center

From the Southern Idaho Tourism website The center includes a large souvenir and gift shop featuring locally- sourced products. There are also a variety of exhibits showcasing the natural features and history of the region. An interpretive center includes a display of the historic I.B. Perrine stagecoach, exhibits about the agricultural history and geology of the Snake River Canyon, as well as photographs and information about the abundant recreational opportunities the area has to offer. The Center also serves as a centralized location for exhibits about the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Minidoka National Historic Site, Craters of the Moon National Monument and City of Rocks National Reserve. Enjoy relaxing on the lawn surrounding the center, easy access to the extensive developed trail system and scenic overlooks along the Snake River Canyon Rim or watch BASE Jumpers as they parachute from the 486-foot-tall Perrine Bridge. Ready to start planning your vacation to Southern Idaho? Tell us a bit about what you’d like to do and we’ll make sure you get everything you need to get started. Go to info.visitsouthidaho.com/visitor-information to sign up to receive your free, customized Southern Idaho Itinerary. Their office is located in the Twin Falls Visitor Center near I.B. Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls. The Southern Idaho Tourism will be providing a hosted diner for us on Friday night.

History of the South Hills Area - Rock Creek Store

From the Time News, July 28, 2014 HANSEN • Ben Holladay, later known as the “Stagecoach King,” was the first to provide mail service along 675 miles of pioneer trails west of Salt Lake City. In 1864, King established three stage stops in what would become the Magic Valley — one at the City of Rocks, another near the confluence of Rock Creek and the Snake River, and a home station on Rock Creek where the stream flowed from the South Hills. Gary Guy, caretaker at Rock Creek Station and Stricker Homesite, pauses Rock Creek Station was located along the tree-lined creek where for a portrait in the 1865 Rock Creek thousands of emigrants on the Oregon Trail had rested on their trip Store. (ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News west. file photo) James Bascom and John Corder built the Rock Creek Store — the first permanent building between Fort Hall and Fort Boise — at the stage stop in 1865. After the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, passengers bound for Idaho exited the train at Kelton, Utah, and took a stagecoach north. The original Kelton Road, as it was called, passed through the City of Rocks and Goose Creek — which later became Oakley — and wound north of the South Hills to Rock Creek Station on its way to Boise.

Quale’s Electronics, 1730 Kimberly Rd, Twin Falls – 208.7334910 is the provider of the TV and inverter in our raffle. Ross Falls, a Low-Impact Getaway

From Magicvalley.com, July 10, 2012 Ross Falls, a trail of just 1/3 mile in the South Hills, is ideal for kids who need to get out of the car and stretch their legs. The bonus: It leads to a small but pretty waterfall cascading from a tall rock wall. You won’t get much of a workout here, but the Ross Falls trail offers your family a bit of nature they can hear and feel. The trail begins at an incline but levels out briefly a couple of minutes later where a small stream presents itself. A wooden bench there invites hikers to enjoy the forest — so dense they can’t see the vista beyond. Lush ferns reach for each other from either side, and sunlight filters through the trees.

The reward for hikers at Who will love it: This is an easy, narrow dirt trail with gradual incline, so it’s a the end of the Ross Falls good family hike. trail in the South Hills. (Andrew Weeks, Times- Find the trailhead: Flagged by a sign, it sits just south of a parking area News) about two miles north of Magic Mountain Ski Resort on Rock Creek Road, south of Hansen.

Evil Knievel Jumping Off Spot

From the Wikipedia.org website The launch took place at the south rim of the Snake River Canyon, west of Shoshone Falls (42.597°N 114.423°W), on September 8, 1974, at 3:36 p.m. MDT. (Ed Note: The site is viewable from the area of the Perrine Bridge. You can walk to the site from the intersection of Poleline Road and Eastland Drive in Twin Falls.) The steam that powered the engine was superheated to a temperature of 500 °F (260 °C). The drogue parachute prematurely deployed as the Skycycle left the launching rail and induced significant drag. Even though the craft made it all the way across the canyon to the north rim, the prevailing northwest winds caused it to drift back into the canyon. By the time it hit the bottom of the canyon, it landed only a few feet from the water on the same side of the canyon from which it had been launched. If he had landed in the water, by his own admission, Knievel likely would have drowned, due to a jumpsuit/harness malfunction which kept him strapped in the vehicle. As it was, he survived the failed jump with only minor physical injuries. Psychologically, however, Knievel is believed to have ceased to be as confident in himself as he had been up to that time. Since the 1974 launch, seven daredevils have expressed interest in recreating the jump, including Knievel's two sons, Robbie and Kelly. In 2010 Robbie announced he would recreate the jump. Stuntman Eddie Braun announced he was working with Kelly and Robert Truax's son to recreate the jump using a replica of the Skycycle X-2. Braun's jump took place on September 16, 2016, and was completed successfully.

Woody’s Outdoor Power, 316 N. 21st Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605 - (208) 459-0662

https://www.woodysoutdoorpower.com/ Who is Diamondfield Jack?

From the Wikipedia.org website Jackson Lee "Diamondfield Jack" Davis (1864–1949) was pardoned for the 1896 Deep Creek Murders in Idaho and would later strike it rich in Nevada, where he established several mining towns, one named after his nickname "Diamondfield". Davis got his nickname when he went west to Silver City, Idaho on the rumor of a diamond strike. The rumor led to nothing but after talking so much about it he got the nickname "Diamondfield Jack". After the failed prospecting attempt Jack was hired by Sparks-Harrell cattle company on the Idaho-Nevada border. Davis' job was to keep sheepherders off the cattle's land and after a confrontation that led to wounding of a sheepherder named William Tolman. The sheepherders would change their bed every night to a different position so that the head of the bed would be in a different direction for the cattlemen would shoot at the head of the beds. Davis was on the run. He began working for the cattle company again the next year and almost immediately as he came back to work, two sheepherders were killed in the area where he was working. Davis became the prime suspect for the killings. A magazine was found in the sheepwagon with a diamond drawn in blood by one of the victims. The sheepmen were killed with .44 caliber bullets shot out of a .45 caliber gun. Diamondfield Jack was known to have bought .44 caliber cartridges when the correct ones were not available. As he was heading towards Mexico, Jack was picked up by authorities in Arizona Territory. He was transported back up to Idaho and sentenced to hang on June 4, 1897. The day before his execution date he was reprieved due to the confessions of two other men to the murders. In February 1899 Davis was transferred to the Idaho State Penitentiary where he stayed until December of that year. Davis was then transferred back to a cell in the Cassia County jail. After Davis had exhausted his appeals another execution date was scheduled for July 3, 1901. By the time public opinion had shifted in Jack's favor mostly due to the confessions of James Bower and Jeff Gray and to the easing of tension between sheep and cattle herders. The Board of Pardons extended the execution date to July 17, much to the outrage of state prosecutor and future Idaho Senator William Borah. Three hours before Davis' scheduled execution, word arrived at the Cassia County sheriff that his sentence had been commuted to life imprisonment. Davis was moved back to the Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise, Idaho until he was finally pardoned on December 17, 1902 by Idaho Gov. Frank W. Hunt. Upon his release Jack moved to Nevada, where he finally struck it rich and established several mining camps in Nevada. In 1949, Diamondfield Jack was killed by a taxi cab as he was walking in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Magic Valley

From the Wikipedia.org website The Magic Valley is a region in south-central Idaho constituting Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls counties. It is particularly associated with the agricultural region in the Snake River Plain located in the area. The northern Magic Valley region — particularly Blaine and Camas Counties — is also known as the Wood River Valley after the Big Wood River. Demographics According to the 2010 Census the counties of the Magic Valley region had a combined population of 185,790, or nearly 12% of Idaho. Twin Falls is the region's largest city and metropolitan area. Burley is the principal city of the region's other micropolitan area. Other cities include Jerome, Rupert, Gooding, Wendell, Bliss, Hagerman and Hailey. History The name "Magic Valley" is a reference to the construction of Milner and Minidoka Dams and a series of irrigation canal systems (such as the Gooding Milner canal) on the Snake River during the first decade of the 20th century. In a short time, these projects "magically" transformed what had been considered a nearly uninhabitable area into some of the most productive farmland in the northwestern U.S. Many cities and towns in the region were founded between 1900 and 1910 as a direct result of these projects. It is also mentioned in a Laurie Berkner Band song.

City of Rocks National Reserve

From the Wikipedia.org website The City of Rocks National Reserve, also known as the Silent City of Rocks, is a United States National Reserve and state park lying 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the south-central Idaho border with Utah. It is widely known for its excellent rock climbing and rock formations. The rock spires in the City of Rocks and adjacent Castle Rocks State Park are largely composed of granitic rock of the Oligocene Almo pluton and Archean Green Creek Complex. The City of Rocks is a popular rock-climbing area, with over 1,000 traditional and bolt-protected routes. In the 1980s, it was home to some of the most difficult routes in the US, mostly developed by Idaho climber Tony Yaniro.[citation needed] Climbers in the region refer to the area as simply 'The City'. California Trail wagon trains of the 1840s and 1850s left the Raft River valley and traveled through the area and over Granite Pass into Nevada. Names or initials of emigrants written in axle grease are still visible on Register Rock. Ruts from wagon wheels also can be seen in some of the rocks. Our Thursday ride will be to the City of Rocks. Shoshone Falls

From the Wikipedia.org website Shoshone Falls is a waterfall on the Snake River in southern Idaho, United States, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the city of Twin Falls. Sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," Shoshone Falls is 212 feet (65 m) high—45 feet (14 m) higher than Niagara Falls—and flows over a rim nearly 1,000 feet (300 m) wide. Formed by catastrophic outburst flooding during the Pleistocene ice age about 14,000 years ago, Shoshone Falls marks the historical upper limit of fish migration (including salmon) in the Snake River, and was an important fishing and trading place for Native Americans. The falls were documented by Europeans as early as the 1840s; despite the isolated location, it became a tourist attraction starting in the 1860s. At the beginning of the 20th century, part of the Snake River was diverted for irrigation of the Magic Valley. Now, the flows over the falls can be viewed seasonally based on snowfall, irrigation needs and hydroelectric demands. Irrigation and hydroelectric power stations built on the falls were major contributors to the early economic development of southern Idaho. The City of Twin Falls owns and operates a park overlooking the waterfall. Shoshone Falls is best viewed in the spring, as diversion of the Snake River can significantly diminish water levels in the late summer and fall. The flow over the falls ranges from more than 20,000 cubic feet per second (570 m3/s) during late spring of wet years, to a minimum "scenic flow" (dam release) of 300 cubic feet per second (8.5 m3/s) in dry years.

parksandrecreation.idaho.gov Balanced Rock State Park

From the Southern Idaho Tourism website World-famous Balanced Rock (location: 42.5428 -114.9497) near Castleford is a true Southern Idaho icon. The mushroom-shaped rock measures 48 feet wide at the top and only 3 feet, 17 inches at the base. Thousands of people have climbed up to the rock over the years to take a unique photo or visited the county park for a picnic or overnight camping. Balanced Rock State Park Nowadays, it’s very popular to visit Balance Rock and take a unique selfie to post in the social media. April is a great time to visit Balanced Rock. The park, managed by Twin Falls County Parks and Waterways, is situated in a beautiful box canyon shaded by cottonwood trees along Salmon Falls Creek. You can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the quiet setting in the park for an afternoon or camp overnight. It’s self-support camping; there are no RV hookups. You also can fish Salmon Falls Creek. The park is shaded by the canyon and mature trees. Self-support camping is allowed. How to get there: Balanced Rock is easiest to access via Buhl on U.S. Highway 30, the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, and then follow signs to Balanced Rock. Balanced Rock was carved by wind and weather over time. It’s part of a rhyolite lava formation that was created 15 million years ago by multiple volcanic eruptions in the area. It’s the same type of rock that forms the Jarbidge Canyon and portions of the Bruneau Canyon.

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Base Jumpers

From the Southern Idaho Tourism and Wikipedia.org websites Did you know the I.B Perrine Bridge is one of the only places in the United States (maybe the only one!) where anyone can BASE jump? Every year, hundreds of adventurers travel from around the world to fling themselves into the Snake River Canyon in search of the ultimate rush. The I. B. Perrine Bridge is four-lane truss arch span in the western United States. Located at Twin Falls, Idaho, it carries U.S. Highway 93 over the Snake River Canyon, connecting to Jerome County and Interstate 84. The Perrine Bridge is approximately 1,500 feet (457 m) in total length, with a main span of 993 feet (303 m) and a deck height of 486 feet (148 m) above the Snake River it is the eighth highest bridge in the United States. The elevation above sea level for the bridge deck is approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 m). The bridge is named for I. B. Perrine (1861–1943), who spearheaded the early 20th century irrigation projects in the Magic Valley region and is largely credited as the main founder of Twin Falls; a statue of Perrine is at the visitors' center at the south end of the bridge. The first documented and video-recorded/photographed jumps from the bridge were in 1987, by three residents of Twin Falls (former U.S. Army paratroopers) who static line jumped the bridge using military surplus MC1-1B parachutes. It was done after a test drop of a 55-gallon (210 liter) drum in a T-10 parachute harness and canopy was used. Multiple successful jumps were conducted without incident or injury. In the early 1990s, bungee jumping and parachuting off the bridge gained popularity, but was still against the law; by the end of the decade, B.A.S.E. jumping was legal. In July 2006, Dan Schilling jumped off the bridge 201 times in 21 hours to raise money for charity; Schilling was hoisted to the top of the bridge by a crane after every jump.

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There are no local hotels in the immediate area of the meeting. The closest and most convenient hotels are located in Twin Falls, 40 miles to the north, north west. There you will have many choices in all price ranges.