Shoshone Falls, Twin Falls, ID
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hykesj
N 42° 35.638 W 114° 24.100
11T E 713181 N 4719000
Shoshone Falls can be seen in the lower right corner of this 2002 U.S. postage stamp meant to resemble a vintage post card.
Waymark Code: WM16147
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2022
Views: 4
Shoshone Falls on the Snake River just east of the city of Twin Falls in southern Idaho, appears on this 2002 U.S. postage stamp, one of fifty different designs meant to resemble vintage “Greetings from…” post cards: one from each of the fifty states. It’s fitting that Shoshone Falls represents the State of Idaho since it’s one of the state’s biggest tourist attractions. In fact, Shoshone Falls was attracting tourists as early as 1860, well before Idaho even became a state.
The falls drop 212 ft. which is about 25 ft. higher than Niagara Falls. But flow over the falls can be quite erratic as much of the Snake River above the falls is diverted for irrigation. The best time to see Shoshone Falls is in the spring when the river is fed by substantial snowmelt. By the end of summer, it’s usually little more than a trickle.
Stamp Issuing Country: United States
Date of Issue: 4-Apr-2002
Denomination: 34c
Color: multicolored
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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