Idaho - One Main Spot

    Idaho, more precisely the Magic Valley, has been home for my family and myself for over three decades. We like to think of our unique location as "one main spot", for all of our needs. The primary purpose of this blog is to give some insight into the satisfaction and fulfillment that simply comes with living in this part of Idaho. I live in the Twin Falls area, population about 57,000, with everything one could want in the way of city life. Twin Falls is located in southwestern Idaho, only a forty minute drive to the Nevada line, only and hour north to famous Sun Valley. High desert country, minutes to mountains, lakes, reservoirs, or other towns.




    Bordered at the north end by the mighty Snake River, lined with hiking trails right near the canyon edge, modern shopping malls a stone's throw away, Twin Falls is entered north from the high desert terrain, by crossing the Perrine Bridge. Originally built in 1927, and since rebuilt for modern travel, the canyon here is a spectacular sight to behold. At this point, the Snake River is about 1500 feet wide, resting 486 feet above the Snake River. When built, it was the highest bridge in  the world. This bridge is world renowned for legal base jumping, and from it can be seen the huge dirt ramp that famous motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel made his ill-fated jump from. Below, deep in the canyon, lies the ever-changing, winding Snake River. Cheap Travel
    From the western side of the bridge, the pristine Blue Lakes are nestled below ice cold, crystal clear springs and waterfalls. So much water springs forth here, that it is the primary source of water for the entire city of Twin Falls. The most avid golfer will appreciate Blue Lakes Country Club, located here. Spectacular home sites abound in and above this canyon, as well as in the surrounding high desert country, also in multiple towns and cities strewn about on this desert floor. Vacation and recreational opportunities are endless. Vacation All The Time - Inexpensively
   The "short list" of things to enjoy might read: Countless campsites in the nearby South Hills, mountains that stretch all the way south into Nevada, all the way east to Utah. There are untold miles of trails there, hiking, a hunters heaven. Magic Mountain and Pomerelle are enjoyed by snow skiers, camera buffs, horseback riders, hunters, ATV'ers and motorcycle enthusiasts, fishermen and women, campers and explorers, just to name a few. Clean, clear streams, and alpine - like lakes dot this mountain range. There are old homesteads to explore, and a City of Rocks, visited by rock climbing enthusiasts from all over the globe. Step back in time here, as you read the inscriptions on enormous boulders, left by early pioneers, or see the old stage stop. Life in the Great Outdoors
   There's so much more to describe about our "one main spot", here in southern Idaho. Sprawling desert reservoirs, with trophy Walleye, trout, bass, and perch. A boaters paradise awaits at these water bodies, just an hour or less - in any direction. Please watch for future posts here, I'll attempt to share with you a larger glimpse of our local paradise, and eventually we'll move out to other gems, in the "gem state" - Idaho! How You Can See & Enjoy The U.S.A. With Very Little Cash