Evel Knievel

More than a mile long section of new Canyon Rim Trail system is set to open to the public Friday in Twin Falls. According to City Spokesperson Josh Palmer, the walking and biking public will be able to go past the Evel Knievel jump site to the west to access the new 1.6 mile connector trail.

I have a bone to pick with the rest of the world. Do a search for "best canyons in America" and see what you find. I'll save you some time. What you won't find is a mention of Snake River Canyon anywhere.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – Jim Beat remembers Sept. 8, 1974, when people from all over the country flocked to Twin Falls to see a cape-wearing daredevil attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon.

Eddie Braun's attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon is imminent. Eddie and his team have a launch window between Friday and Sunday to make this happen. Here are some pictures of the ramp and landing area, plus a tip on what might be the safest place to view this event.

It's hard to impress me when it comes to Evel Knievel memorabilia. I've seen just about everything imaginable. But, what I found on Ebay is amazing. It's a super-rare Evel Knievel t-shirt that was only sold in Twin Falls back in 1974 when Evel Knievel attempted the Snake River Canyon jump.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)- The date to jump the Snake River Canyon is set for mid-September.

No matter how hard we try, the rest of the world will not let us forget Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon jump attempt. And, you'll never guess where the most recent reenactment comes from. Or, maybe you can. It's the kids cartoon, Paw Patrol.

If you live in Twin Falls, you either love Evel Knievel or you hate him. If you were around Twin when he attempted the Snake River Canyon jump, you probably tired of hearing his name. However, it's hard not to laugh at some of the weird Evel Knievel stuff you can currently find on Ebay. Here are a few of my favorites.

Were you an Evel Knievel fan? Were you there at the canyon when he tried to make the famous jump in September of 1974? Ever wished you could own something from that famous event here in Twin Falls? If so, your wish has come true. You can now buy a part of Evel's skycycle for a million dollars on Ebay.

Today is February 29, Leap Day. What do you do with an extra day that you only get once every four years? If you're smart, you spend it in the Magic Valley where we do Leap Day better than anyone else. Here's why.

We realize that there are some real negative things that have been in the news lately about Twin Falls and the Magic Valley region. But, guess what? We're super happy people. In fact, we're so freaking happy about living in Twin Falls we have to tie our legs to the ground to keep from flying off into space. That's why we feel compelled to share 5 reasons why we are super happy in Twin Falls. Read

People that aren't from Twin Falls just don't understand. We do things here that aren't done other places. Or, if they're done other places, they aren't done with as much style as we do in Twin. Sorry other places, but the truth hurts. Here are the 10 most Twin Falls things you can do.