I awoke this morning in the comfort of my 1989 Ford Econoline van to the realization that life is indeed grand. God created so many fantastic natural wonders and last night, I slept snuggled beside my husband Cephas parked right next to a natural wonder hardly to be rivaled. The snake river canyon at Twin Falls, Idaho is a breathtaking sight to behold! It is truly a blessing to be alive!
As I brushed the sleep from my eyes I looked out the window to gaze upon this site, the Snake River Canyon, once again. It leaves me breathless each time. My mind wonders how God created such a magnificent yet mysterious place. I was determined to walk along the several miles of trail at least one more time, so I could take in the essence of the canyon’s magic.
Just under the highway bridge at the Visitor’s Center parking area, is situated a placque in memory of a jump once attempted by Evil Knievel. In 1974, he built a dirt ramp from which Evil Knievel launced a bicycle rocket, of sorts, to attempt this jump. I believe the jump failed according to Evil’s expectations. However, he succeeded once again in being recorded in the pages of history. The dirt ramp still stands along the walking trail which skirts the winding canyon walls above the Snake River, about two miles east of the Visitor’s Center. If only I had taken my camera I would have a picture of the ramp to share. Maybe I’ll catch it before I leave Twin Falls.
