Twin Falls

Twin Falls is a city in southern Idaho that serves as a regional hub for trade and services across the Magic Valley and parts of Nevada. The town sits on a high plain with open farmland stretching in most directions, while the Snake River canyon cuts through the landscape to the east.

The city was founded in the early 1900s after dam construction made it possible to irrigate the dry plains and attract settlers. Over the following decades, the town grew into a supply point for surrounding farms and ranches.

The area draws its name from the pair of waterfalls originally found on the Snake River, though dams and irrigation projects have since altered their flow. Farmers and ranchers still meet in diners and feed stores downtown, keeping alive the agricultural traditions that shaped the region.

The regional airport lies south of town and connects with larger hubs in the western United States. Visitors who want to see the canyon can find viewpoints and trails along the rim, and comfortable walking shoes are helpful.

A nearby bridge once hosted legal BASE jumpers who leaped into the canyon on a single day each year. Today, plaques and photographs recall the rocket-powered jump attempt that made headlines around the world.

Location: Twin Falls County

Inception: 1904

Elevation above the sea: 1,141 m

Website: http://tfid.org

GPS coordinates: 42.57806,-114.47500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:02