Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho (with Map & Photos)

The one known as Shoshone Falls could not be missing from our list of waterfalls in the United States. Nicknamed the Niagara of the West, this torrent of the Snake River is actually higher than the real Niagara (64.7 meters) and impressively wide (274 meters).

Shoshone Falls
Shoshone Falls

This makes it one of the largest natural waterfalls in the country and has been a tourist attraction since time immemorial. Spring is usually the best time to visit.

Shoshone Falls Map