1. Twin Falls, Idaho. Somehow, Idaho is largely overlooked by non skiers. This state is nestled in between Montana and Washington and has some of the best scenery in the country. Twin falls is just that, a city with two amazing waterfalls. Shoshone and Perrine Coulee Falls are both beautiful and the gorge is beautiful. Even the Perrine Bridge across it is beautiful.
However, being known as the gateway to the Snake River Canyon has brought a lot of flash and glitter to this city once in a while. One of America's best known daredevils made his final jump attempt here. Evel Knievel tried to jump the Snake River Canyon in 1974 with a customized bike called a skycycle. Basically it was a rocket. To this day, you can visit the site of the ramp that Evel Knievel used to try and make that jump. If in the area, it's a must see and close by when visiting the falls.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/evel-knievel-snake-river-canyon-jump-site
https://steamcommunity.com/app/270880/discussions/0/3110266679784075607/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXhbpZbkszc
https://www.tfid.org/
https://visitsouthidaho.com/the-top-10-things-to-do-in-twin-falls/
2. Filming and permits in National Parks. This one is some FYI. In the modern era, YouTube and other outlets have found people making a considerable amount of money from filming their activities. Some of the most successful ones are the travel vloggers. There's been some dispute about the rules that you have to have a permit to film anything in a National Park that provides income. This was largely disputed by travel vloggers around the time of the pandemic, so the rules changed a bit due to a lawsuit.
The rules for filming didn't differentiate between styles of film. They were originally designed to require production companies to purchase a permit before filming in a National Park. The rules included have a timeline, a list of equipment, specific locations, vehicles to be used and so on. On the list of things you must state before receiving your permit includes what kind of explosives you may be using.
As you can imagine, vloggers don't plan that far ahead, and generally don't use explosives, so it became an issue. Vloggers couldn't receive a permit, because they didn't have a way of planning their films. So, in the interest of fair play, the rules changed. Now, you don't need a permit to film in a National Park as long as you aren't interfering with anything going on. So, if you want to bring your go pro or small camera, you're welcome to film as long as you're not bothering anything or anyone while you do it. If you bring a camera crew, you'll be filling out some paperwork and paying some fees.
As you can see, this has been a highly controversial subject and the rules could change at any time, so make sure you know the up to date rules before filming anything in a National Park.
1. VooDoo Doughnuts, Portland, Oregon. This place has a great back story. Two old friends with a creative spirit created some amazing doughnuts in Portland and created VooDoo Doughnuts in 2000. It's got to be the only place where you can get a doughnut called a Dirty Bastard. They have some of the most inventive doughnuts anywhere and they're extremely well known for their Bacon Maple Bar. If you can dream a doughnut up, they can make it.
Over the years, this doughnut venture was everywhere on social media and on and on; they were even featured on The Amazing Race. As a result, they now have 19 locations in 7 states. But, if you want the real experience, visit the original store at 22 SW 3rd Avenue, in Old Town in Portland, Oregon. If you're in Portland, it's one place not to miss.
4. Snoqualmie Falls, near Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington. Millions of people visit Seattle every year. It's a beautiful city with great landmarks, lots to do, and great music and food. Despite the fact that it rains quite a bit, it's very popular with travelers. Snoqualmie Falls is not far from the city and one of the most beautiful falls around.
The 270 foot high gusher has become so popular that it's surrounded by a 2 acre park, and has the Salish Lodge. If you happen to be in the area and enjoy waterfalls, it's a can't miss.
5. El Caminito del Rey, Malaga, Spain. If you like a view and aren't scared of heights, this nearly 8 Kilometer path along the sides of a gorge could be for you. Now, you don't need another reason to visit Andalusia in the south of Spain; there are already so many. But, the view is always high on any Andalusian to do list. Once considered the most dangerous hike in the world, this is a must do if you happen to be in the vicinity of Ardales or Alora and want to take an iconic stroll on "The King's Little Walk" this may just be the adventure for you.
There you have it! Some more unique add ons and some valuable information for travelers. I know that this week's out of the way adventures were mostly in the Pacific Northwest, but it's a great place to visit. Just remember that life is short, and when visiting a location, you should be aware of any of the out of the way places you might not want to miss. So, do a little research, pack some bags, hit the road and enjoy!
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