Evel Knievel jump site

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The Evel Knievel jump site is the location at Snake River Canyon in Idaho where stunt performer Evel Knievel attempted his famous 1974 rocket-powered motorcycle jump across the canyon.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographic location
historic site
accessibleBy road
associatedWith American pop culture of the 1970s
motorsports history
stunt performing
canyon Snake River Canyon
country United States
eventType stunt jump attempt
hasCommemoration informal markers and signage
hasFeature earthen launch ramp
remains of launch ramp
hasNameOrigin named after Evel Knievel
hasParticipant Evel Knievel
hasView Snake River
heritageStatus locally recognized historic site
locatedIn Idaho
Snake River Canyon
United States
locatedNear Perrine Bridge
Twin Falls, Idaho
notableDate September 8, 1974
notableEvent Snake River Canyon jump attempt
notableFor Evel Knievel’s attempted jump across Snake River Canyon
publicAccess generally accessible to visitors
riskLevel high-risk stunt location
state Idaho
tourismType roadside attraction
usedVehicle Skycycle X-2

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Snake River Canyon knownFor Evel Knievel jump site
Snake River Canyon hasSite Evel Knievel jump site near Twin Falls
linked to: Evel Knievel jump site
Evel Knievel jump site notableFor Evel Knievel’s attempted jump across Snake River Canyon
linked to: Evel Knievel jump site