5 Amazing Locations in Southern IDAHO!

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  • @andyvawser4943
    @andyvawser4943 4 роки тому +11

    Thanks for letting us be your "tour guides" across our beloved Southern Idaho. It was an adventure we'll always remember. Come back sometime and we'll show you some more great sites!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +2

      You guys were outstanding - both on camera and off! Thankful you enjoyed the video!

  • @juliesmith444
    @juliesmith444 4 роки тому +2

    So many hidden gems in Idaho. Nice
    for you to meet up with Andrew and Lily. They certainly know the area. The bridge was amazing!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Andrew and his family were great! They were the key to this video!

  • @JohnHH59
    @JohnHH59 4 роки тому +4

    A little trivia for you: Today, October 17, would have been Evel's 82nd birthday. I am old enough to have seen Evel's jump over the Snake River on live TV. A lot of hype for the event, but it was fun to watch. Great sites in Idaho. Looking forward to visiting there myself. Thanks for posting this.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      What a cool coincidence - didn't know today was his b-day! I was 9 when he did that jump. Remember him and that event like it was yesterday. Take care!

  • @McGuiresOnTires
    @McGuiresOnTires 4 роки тому +1

    Hi friend. Love the shot at :12. :) We absolutely love the Junior Ranger program. Very cool way to encourage the kiddos to engage. "Refreshing." LOL. Can NOT imagine jumping off that bridge!! Had no idea Evel actually leased that land so he could jump from it. Thank you for taking us along!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the great comment! Always a pleasure to have you along!

  • @shelbyfontenot2128
    @shelbyfontenot2128 4 роки тому +2

    Love Idaho...me and my husband just took a road trip around the whole state.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      Neat to hear! Hope to get back and visit the norther regions. From what I've seen, it's a different look and really beautiful!

  • @dalbirbrar9055
    @dalbirbrar9055 4 роки тому +7

    Randy, Do you ever plan on going to Denali National Park? I really would love to see you make a video of it!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +5

      Really hope so! Tentatively looking at next summer. Thanks!

    • @canorth
      @canorth 3 роки тому +1

      @@AmericasParks seven year Alaska resident/infantryman who served there. Living in Utah now. Need any tips, Alaska can be fun now with the yearly forest fires.

  • @rebekahployhar2377
    @rebekahployhar2377 4 роки тому +2

    Your video randomly popped up as I was scrolling through UA-cam and I was pleasantly surprised to see my home represented! I grew up in Hunt, Idaho where the Minidoka camp is located. My grandparents were farmers out in that dry and rocky landscape. Many of the barracks were turned into homes, barns, and sheds and my grandparents home was apparently the barber shop at one time. I loved growing up in that area being aware of that history that sadly not many people knew about. It’s so cool to see how the park is slowly growing so that we won’t forget this piece of history

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Hey Rebekah, that was truly a blessing to read! We really enjoyed southern Idaho and the local family that showed us so much hospitality. Will never forget the kindness of that community!

  • @Anybodyoutthere
    @Anybodyoutthere 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome, Box Canyon State Park is on my list to see next when I pass by Twin Falls. I was hoping to see oodles of waterfalls sprouting out of rock walls flowing in the Snake River, in the Thousand Springs. Randy is such a joy to watch, it's the radiance he projects that seems he is so thankful to be alive that attracts me.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      That was some really encouraging stuff to read! Much appreciated!

  • @jameshouse1268
    @jameshouse1268 4 роки тому +1

    That really was a full day! There was so much to see, learn and do. It is always nice to have a local friends. acting as a “tour guide”. Thanks for taking us along! Your fun, sincere, and positive outlooks are always evident and appreciated. Take care!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Really encouraged to read your kind and encouraging words, James! All the best to you for a blessed week!

  • @SunsetSeekers
    @SunsetSeekers 4 роки тому

    Wow! Idaho has now moved up on our list of places to explore! Thanks for the wonderfully informative video!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Wonderful to hear! Idaho seems to be one of those state we all just travel around, but never visit! :)

  • @KalebJackson
    @KalebJackson 4 роки тому

    Never been to Idaho, love to see more and cool things in Idaho. The views are so nice.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks Kaleb! Yeah, it's one of those states very few folks visit. Have a great week!

  • @dansakimoto2523
    @dansakimoto2523 4 роки тому +2

    Another great video, Pastor Randy -- Southern Idaho looks amazing! I'm glad you had a chance to visit Minidoka, as my mother and grandparents spent the WWII years imprisoned in similar camps in Utah and California. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you and your wonderful family!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +2

      Hello brother, visiting those camps brings back such a sad period in American history. I'm sure you heard many touching stories growing up. I hope we can all still learn from history! God bless!

  • @tedkendrick
    @tedkendrick 4 роки тому

    I grew up in SE Idaho and enjoyed watching your tour. I live in St. George, UT now and would be happy to give you a hot meal and comfortable place to stay on your next trip to Zion or Bryce (and Snow Canyon if you haven’t been there yet). Love the example you provide of being a great father to your kids and a good human. Keep up the good work.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      That's really kind of you, Ted! Appreciate your warm words and offered hospitality!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 4 роки тому

    thanks for stopping at the internment camp/ sad history we need to be reminded of/ awesome job sliding down the hill i hope his pants are still intact though hahha. cool you got recognized ...all kinds of great views and interesting stuff in this one thanks for taking us with you

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      Appreciate that, Thorn. Learned a lot that day. Always nice when you feel Shane and I will remember that day forever.

  • @sarabrown-janowiak1892
    @sarabrown-janowiak1892 4 роки тому

    Beautiful scenery!!! And j want to jump into that water!!😍🏊‍♀️

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Sara! Super clear, but super cold! :)

  • @TheMountainMatt
    @TheMountainMatt 4 роки тому

    Ya Randy! It’s a good day when America’s Parks shows up on your UA-cam list! Love Idaho😁👍🏼!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Wonderful to hear, buddy! Such an underrated state!

  • @Mikey-Likes-It_101
    @Mikey-Likes-It_101 4 роки тому +1

    Randy, it is so fun watching your videos, and two Idaho NPS sites that I am interested in visiting. Have driven past Hagerman many times and always stop at Three Island Crossing at Glenns Ferry instead (Oregon Trail), need to set our sites on this fossil museum next time. I also want to see Minidoka National Historic Site, and thanks to you we now plan to visit both on our next trip through Idaho to visit Utah. Nice to see Shane enjoying himself with his own stunt sliding down the hill! That clear water spring is amazing, too. THANK YOU FOR SHARING, . . . Mike

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      So thankful to Andrew and his family for their great hospitality! We had a really nice time that one day exploring the southern part of the state. Have a super week!

  • @Traveler_Greg
    @Traveler_Greg 4 роки тому

    Beautiful places. Greetings and best wishes. Have a nice day.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Greg! Hope you have a super week!

  • @hankbern9847
    @hankbern9847 4 роки тому

    Hey Randy and Shane and Andrews Family....Very interesting and informative video....bet that river plunge wasn't as cold as the Crater Lake jump you took....never knew that the crowd did all that damage after the failed Snake River jump....I see that Shane got his Junior Ranger badge at the Park...All the best from Hank and Pam from South Texas!!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Hello Hank and Pam! Always a pleasure to read your kind and thoughtful remarks! Have a super week!

  • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
    @adventuringoutdoorswitheric 4 роки тому +1

    1st off congratulations on hitting 30K subscribers! It's crazy to think not too long ago when I first met you were around only 700 something and now look you! It's so well deserved because you put so much effort and work into these videos that really shouldn't be a surprise you ended up doing so well. Great video of a lesser known state for myself! This is how you pack a very fun filled day Americas Parks style! Evil knievel jump site was crazy and so was the base jumper. Great video as always Randy 👍.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      So kind of you, Eric! Thankful for the opportunity to travel and still enjoy making the videos. It's been nice to meet great people (like you) in the journey. All the best to you and your quality work as well!

  • @bobross9623
    @bobross9623 4 роки тому

    What, no Idaho potatoes?! Just kidding! Boy, that water looked cold; give Shane a badge for following in his dads' wet footsteps. The only one of the sites you did in this segment that I too checked out was Minidoka Nat'l Historic Site. It really was eerie seeing the camp & pondering what it represented. The distant mountains must have been a beckoning sight for the the internees. The past couple of days I have been taking in the autumn colors at Hickory Run State Park & in the Water Gap NRA on the Pa side - one of the best showing in years. Look forward to City of Rocks. Stay well.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Wonderful to hear! Enjoy your time in the outdoors - one of the bet times of the year!

  • @alrichardson7027
    @alrichardson7027 4 роки тому

    Hello America's Park's😊😊! I have watched your video of Craters of the Moon and what an awesome landscape. I watched the footage while I was in Machinaw City,MI. More on that later😊. Great video of Minidoka National Monument in Twin Falls, ID. My brother and I drove through the area after hiking Delicate Arch in Moab and by the time we approached Twin Falls it was dark and our goal was to get to Boise, which we did and arrived in Boise at midnight as we were headed to Seattle. Oh, I forgot to mention that this was a cross country round trip road trip back in 2009. Now the Michigan trip: We had a great time but we had to first figure out the travel restrictions due to New York, NJ, and CT placing a restriction on RI, which meant that I wouldn't be able to overnight in upstate NY, but I was able instead to overnight in Mercer, PA( western PA near the Ohio line ) as there was no restrictions there. The next day we drove all the way to Mackinac City and got hammered with heavy rain the next day. I ended up extending my stay and it worked out beautifully as we did Sleeping Bear Dunes all day and a full day of hiking in Pictured Rocks. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL fall foliage and very crisp air just as you mentioned while I was planning the trip. My son alex loved all of the waterfalls! And, we are going to do it again next year as my brother wants to check out Northern Michigan, but this time the road trip extends all the way to Glacier National Park to hike the high line trail! Randy, great video! Looking forward to the next one.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Wow, Al! What an incredible adventure. Nice to hear you guys, despite the difficulties, are getting our during covid! Happy to hear you enjoyed MI and are already looking forward to next summer!

  • @MarkH163
    @MarkH163 4 роки тому

    Pretty amazing about forgotten history (that should be remembered) your travels reveal...didn't know about those places in Idaho! Thank you for your continuing travel adventures!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      Appreciate that, Mark! Have a blessed week!

  • @NationalParkWild
    @NationalParkWild 4 роки тому +1

    Idaho is a great overlooked state.I'm working on a video about the best attractions (natural) in Arizona right now.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Great idea! Very few know anything about this wonderful state!

  • @christinestange4813
    @christinestange4813 4 роки тому

    So many interesting points of interest! Magnificent sights. I remember the Evel Knievel Snake River event! 🏍️
    Really enjoyed this one! Stay safe 😷✌️

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Wonderful to hear, Christine! That surely was a memorable event in 1974!

  • @CampTravelExplore
    @CampTravelExplore 4 роки тому

    Wow Randy, taking me back to my childhood with the Kneivel jump!! Loved it! I can't wait to plan a Idaho trip myself! Great Job Americas Parks!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks, brother! Nice to hear from guys my age on this one - that was a huge event for us kids! Cool to see the site in person. Hope you and the family have a blessed week!

  • @jonathantitus2629
    @jonathantitus2629 4 роки тому

    Well I have learned something new and that makes for a good day! I was completely unaware that the jump site was open. I must add it to the list. Thanks as always for sharing these great adventures. God bless.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Appreciate that, brother! Was only 9 at the time, but will never forget the hype that surrounded that event!

  • @reneeh2050
    @reneeh2050 4 роки тому

    Interesting video. My bestie is from northern ID (Coeur D’Alene) but I have never been south of Boise. All I remember about Evel Knevel is my brother had the motorcycle toy that you had to handcrank to make it go. Safe travels!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      All us guys over 50 had that toy! :) Have a super week, Renee!

  • @LayilaFaon
    @LayilaFaon 4 роки тому

    wow really cool places

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Layila! That was a memorable, action-packed day!

  • @ATJHTRAVELS
    @ATJHTRAVELS 4 роки тому

    Wow that was tremendous great list really enjoyed this sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks, my friend! Have a blessed week!

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 4 роки тому

    Very cool to see some of Idaho’s little known gems! That spring was amazing and “good on you” to Shane for getting in that water. My cousin does crazy stuff like that jumping - he has actually made a living out of designing & building wingsuits, parachutes & has been in movies. He said he’d take me. I declined 😂
    I liked what your friend said at the internment camp about how easy it is for people to get in a panic about something without all of the facts - we visited a Manzanar - a very interesting place.
    And, now I want to go to Idaho!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Same here! Have done some crazy stuff, but no desire to jump off bridges! Idaho is a cool state - and so different up north. Be sure to check out the sawtooth area! That's on my list too!

  • @joeljensen9799
    @joeljensen9799 3 роки тому +1

    I grew up in southern Idaho (Rupert/Burley/Oakley) and know every place you mention.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  3 роки тому +1

      That was a really cool area to visit, Joel! Great folks!

  • @jameswalker9002
    @jameswalker9002 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing some of the less known sites in the West. God bless. 😀🙏

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel 4 роки тому +1

    206 bones in the human body... that's insane he broke some more than twice 😵 looks like an awesome time you guys had lots of great stops! The bridge was awesome. Thanks for sharing!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      I was 9 when he made that jump - such a memorable event for me and my buddies growing up. Cool to visit the actual site in person. Hope you and Rachel have a blessed week!

    • @NickandRachel
      @NickandRachel 4 роки тому

      @@AmericasParks you and you're family as well!

  • @grynwcmb34
    @grynwcmb34 4 роки тому

    Enjoyed watching, very informative as usual! Always look forward to seeing the new videos! May God continue to richly bless you and your family!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thank you, Gary! Hope you have a blessed week, brother!

  • @MrHuntingsAdventures
    @MrHuntingsAdventures 4 роки тому

    Some neat Evel Knievel info 👌

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Evel was such figure in my life growing up. Neat to have seem this site in person. Take care!

  • @stephenbarrie9050
    @stephenbarrie9050 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed the Vlog Randy.We hope to get to Idaho next year as part of a road trip to Glacier but who knows wether that will happen.Proudly part of your international following😀🇬🇧

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      ...And it's great to have you along, Stephen! :) Hope the trip works out for you next year! You'll love Glacier!

  • @MichaelYoungblood1
    @MichaelYoungblood1 4 роки тому

    Well that was a jammed packed day but dang I am getting behind with your videos. Great mixture of stops from Americana to beautiful landscapes to historical. The Snake River Canyon looks beautiful and also really quite impressive. However, no Shoshone Falls? It was well before my time but it was fascinating to hear about the Evel Knievel jump attempt. Never knew about this attempt nor the controversy. My knowledge of him is pretty marginal and limited to his motorcycle stunts and crashes. I try to switch up our stops too and incorporate famous landmarks, roadside attractions, etc. Our trips are usually pretty park and hiking oriented so I try to include fun stops to switch things up and not burn out the kids. I recall on our drive out to the Dakotas I found that Blue Earth, Minnesota has a 60’ statue of the Jolly Green Giant. I forget the reason it was there but had a nice picnic lunch next to it nonetheless.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Great stuff, Michael! Yeah, we were close to Shoshone Falls, but our helpful guide said the water was barely flowing and a stop wouldn't be that impressive. Take care!

  • @steve1199
    @steve1199 4 роки тому

    Ah so you discovered idaho is not all potatoes huh? Awesome vid. I have a drone vid on my channel of a cabin my friends and myself stayed at in clearwater forest that I think you'd appreciate!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      So true! Thanks, will need to check it out!

  • @jymnmeier3527
    @jymnmeier3527 4 роки тому

    Sweet ! More stops in our planned trip next summer

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Hey Jymn, nice to see your trip for next summer coming together! So few people visit ID. It's even different up north, more green and mountainous. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth 4 роки тому

    It's not a trip if you don't get in the water Randy! 3 seconds would feel like 3 hours thinking about jumping off. Evil Knievel is a name that still rings long after his attempts. I never saw any of his stuff, but I have heard about many of the crazy things he did! Wow, you really had a full day! Love the mix of things you did.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Josh! I was about 9 when that happening and here in the US for a young boy, that was a huge event! Have a super week, Josh!

  • @G_RAThbun
    @G_RAThbun Рік тому

    Been there done that 😂 Of course I live there. you did miss balanced rock and quite a few other things. Next time you're in town let me know

  • @R72vegas
    @R72vegas 4 роки тому

    Did you check the Shoshone falls Brother Randy?

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      I know that's a great stop, but since in was late in the summer, Andrew said there wouldn't be much to see. Have a blessed week, brother!

    • @R72vegas
      @R72vegas 4 роки тому +1

      @@AmericasParks got it brother and you have a blessed day 🇵🇭

  • @OurNationalAdventure
    @OurNationalAdventure 4 роки тому

    Refreshing water temperatures = freezing cold. Definitely good for the body. I am not sure I would want the world record on broken bones...but I definitely could imagine pushing the button to soon out of fear if I were him.
    So many amazing places in South Utah...and Idaho too ♡

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Thanks, guys! That was indeed a full day in such an unknown state!

  • @exploringidaho
    @exploringidaho 4 роки тому

    its a shame idaho doesnt have any national park (not any of the 62 are in ID) but im glad you got to show off the state a bit

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Yeah, for such a beautiful state I found that a bit strange too! Thanks and take care!

  • @angieba6600
    @angieba6600 4 роки тому

    😍👍🏻

  • @markakira8988
    @markakira8988 4 роки тому

    Idaho is very underrated. The best peach I ever ate was at a farmers market in Moscow, ID. I want to retire in the panhandle (Sandpoint or Priest Lake). You should JUMP THE CANYON! You'll become so world famous that America's Parks will become a Travel Channel show starring yourself. I'll stop the biker gangs from burning down the outhouses.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому +1

      Very persuasive... You are beginning to sell me on the idea! :)

  • @Khatoon170
    @Khatoon170 4 роки тому

    How are you doing ihope you are fine guys actually I am very happy to read information about places you visited we as foreigners subscribers enjoy to explore places unknown to us I gather some main information as always alright here it’s box canyon state park is steep side walls north west of twin falls there magic valley vertical cliffs evel Knievel snake river it’s slang word means some one who enages in dangerous stunts he was American dared devil known for performing dangerous motorcycle 1974 he tried and failed leap miles wide chasm of snake river engined with rocket motor cycle his parachute he is known as motor cycle stunt he was famous born 1938 died 2007 there are several films about him motor cycle hall fame 1971 biographical film 1977 fictional story film 2004 biographical film 2017 documentary film 2015 documentary film

  • @optitom9033
    @optitom9033 10 місяців тому +1

    As a resident of southern Idaho let me just say it's beautiful and everyones super friendly and if your thinking of moving here please leave your liberal bullcrap behind and enjoy being a conservative with true values

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  10 місяців тому

      I'd fit right in! Had a blast visiting your beautiful state.

    • @optitom9033
      @optitom9033 10 місяців тому

      @AmericasParks then you'd love it here and there's less snowfall in southern Idaho so it's easy getting around

  • @Khatoon170
    @Khatoon170 4 роки тому

    Last part of my research Minidoka National historic site war world11 president Franklin Roosevelt relocations Japanese Americans 120000 families forced to leave their homes and business belongings to stay at isolated camped surrounded by guard powers barbed wire in in years 1942 till 1945 fossils bed national monument Hagerman it’s home for over hundreds of different species plants animal one of world richest deposits of horse fossils link between pores historic and modern horse finally Pierre memorial bridge established 1974 south side bridge twin Falls south rim high 148 6 feet above snake river 1500 long there sheet cliffs there blue lakes water falls park two golf stay safe blessed ihope you are not get bored for me we as overseas students or tourists thank you for your great effort we deserve all appreciate and respect

  • @coljae156
    @coljae156 4 роки тому

    Cmon gym teacher, 206 bones! :)

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 роки тому

      Now if you asked me the number of muscles... haha! :)

  • @Khatoon170
    @Khatoon170 4 роки тому

    Sorry imean Petrine memorial bridge iam it’s very long reading beside iam not native speaker always making grammatical spelling iwill be better by the time god willing