Evel Knievel

"Being Evel" is a documentary about the life of Evel Knievel made by Johnny Knoxville and it goes into great detail about the failed jump attempt of the Snake River Canyon and the dark side of many things that happened in Twin Falls in the weeks leading up to the event.

September 8, 1974 is a date that will be forever etched in the history of Twin Falls. That was the day that Evel Knievel attempted the famous Snake River Canyon jump that was broadcast around the world and put Twin Falls on the map in pop culture anyway.

According to Livability.com, Twin Falls is full of daredevils. We have been ranked as the #1 place to come to when you want to defy death. Thanks again, Evel Knievel.

In 1974 world-famous daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump1,800 feet across the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls. He didn't succeed. 40 years later, stuntman Eddie Braun hopes "second time's the charm."

Youtube.com Evel Knievel failed to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls back in 1974, a Texas man will attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon and complete what Knievel couldn't.

Some seek out fame, while others are addicted to adrenaline and risk. No matter the reasons, stuntmen and stuntwomen have risked life and limb to give us thrills.