Three Days in Twin Falls, Idaho | MOST Underrated State in the US

We are so excited to spend the next couple of weeks exploring Idaho and that is starting with 3 days in Twin Falls! We are really looking forward to spending time in this very underrated state.

Day 1

First up is one of the things I am most excited for during our time in Twin Falls, the Blue Heart Springs. We rent a kayak from Banburry Hot Springs to get out on the Snake River that cost us $35 and that is for 4 hours. The Blue Heart Springs are about a 1.5 mile paddle one way down the Snake River. We are told it should take around 45 mins to get down and 1.5 hrs to get back going against the current.

It is an easy paddle down the river and we enjoy the very impressive canyon views along the way. We make it to the Blue Heart Springs and it really is like a deep blue oasis... it is set in this small cove in the canyon and the water is crystal clear.

The water temperature is around 58 degrees and it is actually in the high 90's today in Twin Falls so is pretty perfect for a swim! We both jump in and the water is bone chilling cold so we don't stay in for very long. We hop back in our kayak and head the 1.5 miles back up river.

Up next we head to the Box Canyon State Park which is a part of the Thousand Springs State Park. Thousand Springs is a group of several different parks and we plan to visit a few of them while we are here.

There is a short 4 miles hike here around the canyon that starts out following along the rim. We then make our way down into the canyon and follow next to the river. We go for one more swim before making our way out of the canyon. The weather takes a turn for the worse at this point and the clouds start building around us. We end up running the last mile or so back to the car in efforts to avoid the thunderstorm heading our way.

Nonetheless it was a beautiful hike and it's so hard to believe this is amidst the otherwise very flat plains of Southern Idaho. The Snake River has completely transformed the areas surrounding it and we had a great first day exploring here!

Day 2

Today is going to be all about the waterfalls. Twin Falls is actually nicknamed “The City of Waterfalls.” I think there are over 30 in the area and we have narrowed it down to a few must see spots for today.

We start at Shoshone Falls which is known as the “Niagara Falls of the West.” It cost $5 to enter but it is definitely worth it! The falls are 212 feet tall and 900 feet wide. There are a couple overlooks that provide awesome views of the multi-tiered waterfall and it is a very impressive sight!

Next we head to Pillar Falls which is a half mile hike down into the canyon. It is a very steep trail and although it is a fairly intensive hike, the falls are worth it! The water flow is a little low this time of year but there are giant pillars that tower over the river and showcase little waterfalls all around.

We end the day at the Perrine Coulee Falls. We are so surprised to see these very impressive falls are just right off the side of the road near the Perrine Bridge. The falls are 200 feet tall and the best part is you can walk behind it!!

Day 3

First up we head to the Perrine Bridge for sunrise. The Perrine Bridge spans the Snake River Canyon and it is a huge steel truss-arch bridge that’s over 1000 feet long and almost 500 feet high. We don't get much of a sunrise because it is really hazy from the wildfires out west but it is a great way to start our day.

Later that day we head to Ritter Island. It is unfortunately already closed by the time we arrive but there are 2 waterfalls actually outside the gates that we get to enjoy.. Mini Miller Falls and Lemon Falls.

Our final stop in Twin Falls is the Malad Gorge State Park. This is a 451-acre park located just off Interstate 84. Like so many things in Idaho so far, it is very unsuspecting to have such spectacular canyon views just a mile off the highway.

There is a loop drive here with 6 viewpoints. We make the drive through the park and stop to enjoy several different views which completes our time in Twin Falls.

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[cindymeyer]

We want to KEEP IT the UNDERRATED state

[AV-the-machinist]

I'm glad you like it. Please stop moving here.

[Pets-n-Treats]

Shush, people in Idaho don't want anyone to know any of this. ;)

[mightymcknight]

Yeah Idaho is freaking awesome. Let's help keep it that way

[Christine.Torres]

Being an Idahoan I am ashamed at how some of the locals are treating you in your comments. Not everyone in Idaho is so rude and unfriendly. I hope their nastiness did not make our state look like an ugly place to visit. I just have to keep reminding myself that every state as their bad seeds.

On a side note. You did a great job on this video I hope you enjoyed your time here. You'll need to come back and visit other places. Like Cauldron Lin, Craters of the moon, & the Ice caves, oh and bear world if you love real life bears 🐻💜

[lauraweaver]

Great video! As a local, it helps to get such a perspective to not take our area for granted. Maybe someone has already mentioned it, but I wanted to point out that the Perrine Bridge is pronounced just like it's spelled, with a long i and silent e.😊

[Sixrabbbit]

I am from twin falls. It's a beautiful state and the people are really nice.

[crusaderwithanak]

I live in Hagerman so I gives me some pretty easy access to these places. Glad you liked it.

[rogalskyj]

Thanks for visiting. We are so lucky to live in such a gem of a city. We love twin falls.

[loganhowell]

Most people in our area kayak, canoe, or paddle board to pilar falls. I've never taken the trail. Glad you enjoyed your time in Idaho & the twin falls area. I love my home. ❤️

[TeamUnfairBear]

idaho is beautiful. too bad everyone moving here is ruining it. houses used to be $100-120k in boise now those same houses are 300k+.

[Amnd]

Saw this video 2 months before planning a trip with my parents. I was debating on Moab or Durrango (I live in Colorado, they live in Florida). Completely changed coarse when I saw this video!!! We had an amazing time!!! And ended the trip in Arches! What an amazing trip! Thanks for making this video! I had no idea Idaho was so beautiful!!!

[hhfisherman]

Whenever you are in idaho, you have to expect a pop-up storm at least once on your trip, one minute it could be sunny and 85, next thing you know you are in a middle of a storm with tornado warnings

[tabithasmith]

I so miss Idaho.. my son lives in Sandpoint and never thought I would visit a more amazing place.. breathtaking beauty!!! Many hidden gems!!

[aberrett]

Just found your video and as a local I have to say you did a very good job highlighting our city and a few of the fun things to do here. We loved the other Idaho videos too! Thanks for showing off our great state!

[thewarrior]

Thanks for shinning Idaho in a good light. I live here east of Twin and I love it, except the

[jeffgonzales]

Haha! So actually being from Twin Falls let me correct a small faux pas on the pronunciation of our bridge and falls down by the golf course. Its pronounced "Per-Rine" not "Per-Rini" 😁 I about fell out of my chair when I heard that!! Lol Glad you guys came to visit the area! There's a ton of cool spots like that! You'll have to check out Tea Kettle Cave out near Bliss Idaho if you're ever back this way! 🙂

[rickpedia]

Politics aside, Idaho is awesome. You can be in the desert or the mountains or both in the same day. Glad you guys enjoyed

[kristic]

you should check out the waterfalls in the winter when everything is frozen and snowy

[sarahgarcia]

You really captured some beauty of our home place .!! So glad you got to enjoy it