Welcome to Southern Idaho

Parks, golf courses, and docks follow the Snake river as it winds through the region. The canyon walls frame the setting for fishing, rafting, and waterskiing. Small-town America lives here with friendly faces at every turn. Discover antique stores, museums, fairs, and festivals. Enjoy our art galleries, wine tastings, concert halls, and jazz shows.

Small Town Appeal - Southern idaho

Small town appeal, this is what we are. Our streets are filled with quaint coffee shops, art galleries, quilt shops, antique stores, wine shops and the friendliest peopkle in the USA. Southern Idaho has not been spoiled by the masses, but we'll be glad to see you!

City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park

City of Rocks is one of the premier climbing areas in the country! Great places to hike, climb, ride horseback or gaze at true geological wonders. Experience the historic California Trail and early ranching heritage. Open year round, call ahead for winter access.

Craters of the Moon National Monument

The moon-like landscape comes to life. See evidence of the Earth's amazing forces. In spring the wildflowers soften the lava, and during the winter you can cross-country ski or snowshoe among the timeless features.

Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake Park

Surrounded by canyon vistas, Shoshone Falls tumbles 212 feet to the Snake River below. Higher than Niagra Falls, the falls are best viewed in the spring. The park is open year-round from 7am to 9pm. At neighboring Dierkes Lake, you can go hiking, rock-climbing, swimming, fishing or just enjoy the beauty!

Thousand Springs State Park

Travel the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway between Buhl and Hagerman; spring water flowing from the canyon walls is cleary visible. The Snake River Plain aquifer flows 1,308 miles beneath volcanic rock before reaching the cliffs. Hatcheries along the way raise 70 percent of trout in the US.

Lake Walcott National Wildlife Refuge

Go birding, hiking or fishing at the beautiful park and wildlife refuge with over 20,000 acres of water, wetlands and sagebrush uplands for wildlife. Lake Walcott State Park features camping and picnic areas and boat launch facilities beneath groves of cottonwood trees.

The Idaho International Dance and Music Festival

A festival of color, energy, and magic! The Idaho International Dance and Music Festical offers great pageantry music and culture - all set in the beauty of an Idaho summer. The festival takes place during the 4th week of July in Burley, Idaho!

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Thousand Springs State Park is open! March 27 - there is a work day at Billingsley Creek Unit . Do you want to help - the more the merrier! Please contact us at contact@visitsouthidaho.com

What's Going On

Meadowlarks...bluebirds....and people!

“Meadowlarks, bluebirds and people!” It must be spring or getting close as the birds are coming back and people are getting out and about. We have had some nice days as of late and it makes us wonder if spring is really here. Spring means we can get outside in the fresh air and shake off the doldrums of winter….we have a few suggestions: This weekend, March 13 at Malad Gorge Unit of Thousand Springs State Park is the St. Patrick’s Day Fun Run sponsored by the Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce. You can walk or run…and it is a great way to usher in spring…plus burn some calories before indulging in your St. Patrick’s Day corn beef and cabbage.

Historic Downtown Twin Falls hosts one of the most colorful and maybe one of the shortest parades on Main Avenue. It is great fun and remember on St. Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish! The fun starts at noon!
Head out to the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds for the Magic Valley Gem Show….fun and education for the entire family.
With the advent of warm weather….it is time for Men’s Baseball and Women’s Softball at the College of Southern Idaho. They are good and oh-so-fun to watch!
Go treasure hunting - every weekend through the fall is the Flea Market at Billingsley Creek Unit of Thousand Springs State Park.
And of course it is Simply Sinatra or Steve Lippia doing Sinatra on March 29. This is part of the Arts on Tour schedule in the Fine Arts Center on the College of Southern Idaho Campus.

Take Care * Be Safe * Be Happy …and we’ll see you soon in Southern Idaho!
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