Twin Falls, Idaho

June 17, 2026

In past years, we have explored different parts of Idaho, but this year we were only passing through, stopping for just a three-night layover in Twin Falls.

As we drover farther away from Salt Lake City, the mountains transformed into less impressive hills.

Our three-night stay was at a city park that was in a mini canyon along Rock Creek. We didn't realize prior to arrival that the park was in a canyon, and as we were getting closer to the park's coordinates on a major suburban thoroughfare, we wondered where it could be. Then, an unusual looking property with old fashioned wagon trains caught our eye, and we missed the turn to the campground.

We got distracted by the wagon train on the left, and so we missed the obscure entrance of the park on the right (just before the white building).

The sign on the property read "Daydream Ranch". Julie looked it up, but there was not a lot of info about it. It looks to be a private property of a guy who collects antique wagons and such and who hosts events every now and then. Anyway, after turning around, we found the turnoff to the campground and descended a narrow road (with a bit of a disconcerting drop off) down into another world. The park was actually quite nice, and it felt miles away from the main road.

Our campsite backed up against the canyon wall. You can barely see the edge of the road over our trailer.

The next day, we visited the considerably larger canyon formed by the Snake River and home to the city's namesake, Twin Falls. Actually, we never made it to the actual Twin Falls because Julie thought that the main attraction that tourists are steered toward (Shoshone Falls) were the Twin Falls. It certainly looked the part...

Shoshone Falls (aka "The Niagara of the West")

The right half of the falls were dry, as part of the river is routinely diverted for agriculture during the summertime. It sure looked like it could be "Twin Falls" if both sides had water running.

The Snake River downstream from Shoshone Falls

As it turns out, the real Twin Falls is not as impressive as Shoshone, especially since one of the twins was sacrificed for a hydro plant years ago. So, it's not so bad that we missed it.

We also hiked the Mogensen Trail down into the canyon.

The Snake River Canyon

Going down into the canyon

The Mogensen Trail, with the famous Perrine Bridge in the distance

We passed quite a few waterfalls along the trail, but the mosquitos were vicious near them, so we kept moving.

The Perrine Bridge is popular with BASE jumpers. Reportedly, it is the only man-made structure in the United States where BASE jumping is allowed year-round without a permit. Apparently, David is available any day to jump tandem with you for $275.

BASE jump target --Alas, no jumpers today

One of several waterfalls in the canyon

Rescue equipment for jumps gone bad

The next day, we walked along the Rock Creek Trail that was adjacent to our campground.

Really cool picnic pavilion fire pit

There was a disc golf course here, but it was quite windy, and we weren't feeling it.

And then the path just unceremoniously ended. Just like this blog post.

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