On our way back from Lava Hot Springs to Twin Falls we took a side trip to American Falls. This old building is the subject of one of my first paintings. I don't know the history of this building. American Falls dam just above here required the moving of the town sometime early in the 1900's. I need to do some more research. A grain elevator stands as a reminder of the past in the middle of the reservoir.
About 10 miles below American Falls is a Snake River lava canyon. Very wild and rugged. The Oregon Trail crossed the river in this area. I use to fish for trout in this area on the opening day of fishing season with my father. The area is also called Massacre Rock because of a narrow passage of rock that the wagons had to pass through. An unfortunate wagon caravan was attacked by native americans in the pass.
On our way back from Lava Hot Springs to Twin Falls we took a side trip to American Falls. This old building is the subject of one of my first paintings. I don't know the history of this building. American Falls dam just above here required the moving of the town sometime early in the 1900's. I need to do some more research. A grain elevator stands as a reminder of the past in the middle of the reservoir.
About 10 miles below American Falls is a Snake River lava canyon. Very wild and rugged. The Oregon Trail crossed the river in this area. I use to fish for trout in this area on the opening day of fishing season with my father. The area is also called Massacre Rock because of a narrow passage of rock that the wagons had to pass through. An unfortunate wagon caravan was attacked by native americans in the pass. 
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