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The water in Dierkes sometimes turns green and opaque. Officials regularly test the water in Dierkes Lake and find it to be safe.

The annual Pooch Splash Event held at Dierkes Lake in Twin Falls is right around the corner

Dierkes is one of the more popular destinations for families in the summer.

There is enough time left to enjoy some last summer activities and fun. Here are a few ideas on how to squeeze every last minute out of it this week.

What would you do if someone gave you the choice to either base jump off the Perrine Bridge, or snorkel or scuba dive in Dierkes Lake?

The annual event to clean up Dierkes Lake in Twin falls is coming up. They are looking for volunteers for both above and below the waters. If you are interested in the upcoming event, there is free rentals for the day.

Don't get me wrong, I love Dierke's lake. It is a great place to go kayaking and fishing and cliff jumping. I have heard some creepy stories though about Dierke's Lake, and some even creepier things about the water. I hear there may be something lurking in there.

This is going to be fun to watch! Some will sink and some will float - but everybody will have fun. The Kapstone 2014 Great Cardboard Boat Float in Twin Falls is Saturday at Dierkes from 11a-2pm.

Finally! Summer is here, and I can hardly wait to make like a fish and swim to my little heart's content. And since the Magic Valley is situated over a plethora of geothermal wells and springs,  hot springs resorts and pools are found in abundance along with a cold-water pool or two. Here are some of my favorite "swimming holes", and if there are some that are new to you, I'd encourage y