Who knew there was a waterfall in the United States taller than Niagara Falls? I didn’t! Shoshone Falls is 212 feet tall and 900 feet wide and is one of the largest natural waterfalls in the United States. We were there in April 2019 and were just AMAZED at its size and beauty!
We were on our way toward Oregon to begin our venture north to Alaska. When I was looking to find a place to spend a few days on our journey, I found scenic location. I’m still amazed at the beauty of this place in Shoshone, Idaho!
The Falls water flow can shift significantly. In the website about the Falls (https://www.tfid.org/309/Shoshone-Falls), it says
The flow of the Shoshone Falls is dependent on many variables. One of which is the amount of snowfall our region receives each winter. On years with heavy snowfalls, Shoshone Falls can reach flows upwards of 20,000 CFS (cubic feet per second). In a typical year, the spring flows at Shoshone Falls will peak between 10,000 and 12,000 CFS.
Shoshone Falls is just beautiful!!!! If you are ever in the area… try to see it!
This was ORIGINALLY posted in the Local Guides Connect forum.
![Evel Kneivel write-up at the launch pad down from Shoshone Falls]( "Evel Kneivel write-up at the launch pad down from Shoshone Falls")
Evel Kneivel write-up at the launch pad down from Shoshone Falls
![So much mist is produced at the base of Shoshone Falls]( "So much mist is produced at the base of Shoshone Falls")
So much mist is produced at the base of Shoshone Falls
![Snake river canyon down from Shoshone Falls]( "Snake river canyon down from Shoshone Falls")
Snake river canyon down from Shoshone Falls
![Sitting with the dogs while visiting Shoshone Falls]( "Sitting with the dogs while visiting Shoshone Falls")
Sitting with the dogs while visiting Shoshone Falls
![Snake river just after Shoshone Falls]( "Snake river just after Shoshone Falls")
Snake river just after Shoshone Falls
![Shoshone Falls at a distance]( "Shoshone Falls at a distance")
Shoshone Falls at a distance
![Canyon inside the canyon of Snake River down from Shoshone Falls]( "Canyon inside the canyon of Snake River down from Shoshone Falls")
Canyon inside the canyon of Snake River down from Shoshone Falls
![Shoshone Falls down the canyon at a far distance]( "Shoshone Falls down the canyon at a far distance")
Shoshone Falls down the canyon at a far distance
![Bridge crossing the Snake River canyon at Shoshone Falls]( "Bridge crossing the Snake River canyon at Shoshone Falls")
Bridge crossing the Snake River canyon at Shoshone Falls
![Evel Kneivel launch where he tried to rocket across the Snake river down from Shoshone Falls]( "Evel Kneivel launch where he tried to rocket across the Snake river down from Shoshone Falls")
Evel Kneivel launch where he tried to rocket across the Snake river down from Shoshone Falls
![Launch pad for Evel Kneivel to cross the Snake River down from Shoshone Falls]( "Launch pad for Evel Kneivel to cross the Snake River down from Shoshone Falls")
Launch pad for Evel Kneivel to cross the Snake River down from Shoshone Falls
![Lovely place to sit and visit Shoshone Falls]( "Lovely place to sit and visit Shoshone Falls")
Lovely place to sit and visit Shoshone Falls
