Not the original cabin at this site (but still an oldie built in 1867), this is the exact location of the first 160 acre plot given away under the Homestead Act. Union Army soldier Daniel Freeman received homestead patent number one for the land (located in Nebraska.) The National Park Service operates the site today.
Located near the town of Twin Falls, Shoshone Falls is a natural beauty on the Snake River. At 212 feet, the falls are higher than Niagara Falls. The falls and park offer a unique blend of recreational facilities, including playgrounds, hiking trails, picnic areas, a boat ramp, swimming area, and a scenic overlook. A picnic in the shaded, grassy areas provides a perfect vantage point for viewing Shoshone Falls.