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DISCOVER SOUTHERN FROM DAREDEVIL FEATS TO GREAT GOLF, SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS TO LOCAL DINING, EXPLORE THE REGION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHY IT’S CALLED THE

BASE JUMP Take the Leap If you get the chance, take a stroll along Perrine Bridge, which spans Canyon and is one of only a few artificial structures worldwide where BASE jumping is legal. The 1,500-foot-long bridge has pedestrian walkways with views of the river, lakes and waterfalls. On the south side of the bridge are a parking area and the Twin Falls Visitor Center. Visible to the east of the bridge is the dirt ramp used by Evel Knievel in 1974, when he unsuccessfully attempted to jump the canyon on his steam- powered “skycycle.” Today, BASE jumping is the big draw of the bridge, which towers 486 feet above the Snake River and is the only place in America where BASE jumping is legal without a permit. Tandem BASE jumps with an expert are also available to the public, and all jumping is open year round.

RIVER RECREATION See the Snake 700+ Walk, hike or bike along the Snake Trail maps are available at the fishing and more. The Snake River designated rock-climbing River Canyon Rim Trail that stretches Twin Falls Visitor Center, Twin Falls is also a big reason why Southern 10 miles along the south rim of the Area Chamber of Commerce and the Idaho has grown into one of the routes are available to famous canyon. Attractions include City of Twin Falls. On the river itself, world’s most productive farming hikers throughout the the Perrine Bridge, Shoshone Falls adventurers can enjoy whitewater regions, with a canal system that region, with some of the and Centennial Waterfront Park rafting, jet boating, paddle provides water for irrigating land most popular at Castle

located just west of the bridge. boarding, canoeing, kayaking, along the fertile Snake River Plain. Rocks State Park BENNETT TODD RIM2RIM ROADRACE:

12 || Twin Falls The height of GOLF Shoshone Falls is Putter Around Golfers of all skill levels can play green on hole No. 13 sits in front the game at a variety of venues, of a waterfall flowing out of a cliff. 212 ft and Southern Idaho is known for The final hole at Clear Lake Country making this some of the most reasonable golf Club in Buhl includes an approach prices in the nation. A total of 16 shot to the green that goes over “Niagara of the West” area courses are fun and easy to get the Snake River. Besides traditional 45 feet higher than around. They feature great scenery, golf, five popular disc golf courses Niagara Falls including Canyon Springs, where the throughout the Magic Valley region include the 18-hole venue on the College of Southern Idaho campus and an 18-hole course at Pomerelle Mountain Resort near Albion.

Got milk? Southern More than Idaho sure does, producing about 27.5 million pounds 150 mi of milk every day are accessible to snowmobilers, cross- country skiers and hiking Southern Idaho enthusiasts at Gooding residents appreciate County Snow Park sustainability efforts. Among them:

FOOD ATTRACTION Pack an Appetite Spooky Fun 58% Indulge in plenty of authentic local Circle locations, while finger steaks Want something unusual to do that eats throughout the Magic Valley, and delicious prime rib are served will get your adrenaline pumping? enjoying great meals at any of up at Henry’s at the Drift Inn. Plan a fall visit to the Haunted many independent restaurants. Try a “mile high” ice cream cone Mansions of Albion, a popular For savory fry sauce and crispy at Shoshone Snack Bar, or the attraction that offers tours through of electricity here fries, stop in at Stevo’s and Arctic freshest, tastiest chocolate milk the former Albion State Normal comes from renewable imaginable at Cloverleaf School. The school eventually energy sources Creamery. Snake River became Magic Valley Christian Grill features fresh College, but was forced to close in sturgeon and rainbow 1969 due to lack of enrollment and trout. Other top area funds. Its demise fueled rumors of Southern Idaho eateries include Blu, paranormal activity on the campus contributed almost Buffalo Café, Elevation as years went by, and the site today 486, Guppies Hot Rod is billed as the Northwest’s largest Grille and Twin Falls indoor/outdoor haunted attraction. Sandwich Company. Haunted Mansions of Albion, a At night, enjoy a cocktail theatrical production, uses local and dinner at such actors as part of the scary scene. 50% popular gathering spots Ticket-goers can access five as Anchor Bistro & Bar, buildings—House of Chaos, Clown Canyon Crest Dining House, Cornish Hall, Creature House and Event Center, and Old Steam Plant—outfitted with of Idaho’s approximately Scooter’s and The spooky hallways, stairways, $9.7 billion in agriculture

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