Spoiler alert, he didn't make the jump. 40 years later, another stunt man launched in a rocket and made it to the other side to honor Knievel. Check out both amazing videos
There are so many things to do in Idaho, and one of the more popular things to do is go fishing. This has become increasingly more popular over the years, especially regarding fishing for white sturgeon, which are basically prehistoric critters at this point who can live to be more than 100 years old, over 300 pounds, and up to 10 feet long.
Evel's most famous jump was over Idaho's Snake River Canyon in a rocket motorcycle. It is STILL one of the most watched ABC’s Wide World of Sports events in history. 40 years later a stuntman successfully completed what Evel couldn't. See videos of both.
This massive multi day event is a huge undertaking for the dedicated crew, board members and volunteers that work to make sure it all goes off without a hitch. Now a new spectacular Executive Director is leading the way. Lynn Calvin is a Caldwell native with deep roots and ties to the Snake River Stampede.
Evel is a legend. He was best known for his motorcycle stunts that occurred between 1965 and 1980. According Visit Southern Idaho, He earned the Guinness Book of Records title of most broken bones in a lifetime. Did you know that his most daring and final jump was across Idaho's Snake River Canyon...
The Snake River rose two feet during a hone-hour period this morning (Monday) and is continuing to rise. Residents in Payette County who life in low-lying areas near the Snake River are being asked to prepare to evacuate.
The Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls is a sight to behold.
View the bridge from hundreds of feet in the air? Breathtaking.
Located about 125 miles from downtown Boise, the Perrine Bridge spans 1,500 feet across Snake River and about 486 feet above it...