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City in Idaho, United States
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Shoshone is a small town in South Central Idaho, and is the county seat Lincoln County. In contrast to the Shoshone Native American tribe for which it is named, the city's name is correctly pronounced "Show-shown", with a silent "e".
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Named after a late doctor; firearms hunting, trapping and overnight camping aren't allowed, so the animals and other wildlife may enjoy the habitat there.
The smooth lava rock came from the Shoshone Lava Flow, but about 10,000 years ago the Big Wood River powerfully carved through the lava rock creating this canyon. It is similar in texture to the Utah slot canyons, and is even more intense with the harsh black walls! This adventure is only accessible in the fall and early winter. Flash Floods can occur all other times of the year, and there is no warning when the canyon will fill up with water. Be sure to check water conditions before visiting.
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Shoshone is located the convergence of US 26, US 93, SH-24, and SH-75. Traffic between the Magic Valley and Sun Valley passes through Shoshone, maintaining its early heritage as a brief rest stop for travelers.
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