Three Island Crossing Scenic Viewpoint, Idaho - Scenic Roadside Look-Outs on Waymarking.com

I traveled The Oregon Trail with an Elderhostel group from Kansas City/Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon June 13-28, 2007. On Sunday, June 24, we boarded the bus to Glenns Ferry, traveling with a guide from OCTA. From Twin Falls, Idaho, the main Oregon Trail stayed south of the Snake River.

We stood on the top of a bluff overlooking one of the Oregon Trail’s toughest river crossings--Three Island Crossing--with its formidable width, deep channels, and swift currents. Those who were unsuccessful or chose not to attempt the crossing stayed on the dry, rough Oregon Trail South Alternative.

There is an annual reenactment of the crossing that is tame compared to the tales told by emigrants on the Oregon Trail. The crossing passed into history when Gustavus “Gus” P. Glenn established a ferry about two miles above the crossing in 1869.

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Describe - Highway or Road number: off Rosevear Road Closest town or city: Twin Falls, Idaho Number of parking spots available: 3 Winter View: yes Summer View: yes Year around access ?: yes Comfort station on site: no Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed

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