It's Idaho For A Whitewater Adventure!

There are more than 3,100 miles of whitewaterwildernesses in the contiguous 48 United States.
rivers in Idaho, more than any other state in theFloats on the Middle Fork are offered for 3, 5 or
lower 48 states. You can take on these mighty7 days. The Main Salmon River has many rafting
rivers in rubber rafts, kayaks, canoes, drift boatsexperiences on the 80-mile leg between Salmon,
or jet boats led by an experienced guide from anIdaho and Riggins, Idaho. You can choose from
licensed outfitter or on your own.full-day and half-day trips downstream from
You can choose a leisurely trip on calm waters, orRiggins, Stanley, Challis and Salmon, where
a heart-pounding run through boiling rapids. And,stretches of this mighty river have both
the choices don't end there. Select from awhite-knuckle rapids and awesome scenery. The
number of trips including a half-day float, aLower Main Salmon runs north from Riggins first
day-long trip or excursions lasting up to severalthrough basalt canyons and then next to open,
days. The longer, overnight trips include camping,grass-covered banks before joining the Snake
gourmet Dutch oven-made dining, andRiver north of Hells Canyon. This part of the river
opportunities along the way to fish for trout oris good for half-day, full-day trip or multi-day trips
steelhead. The long float trips also give you theranging from 10 to 50 miles in length.
chance to see many forms of wildlife in theirLochsa River
natural setting.Lochsa means "rough water" in the Nez Perce
Snake RiverIndian language. That gives you some idea of this
The Snake River makes its way across the plainsriver test. This river follows the route of the
of southern Idaho before plunging into HellsLewis and Clark expedition through that part of
Canyon. Float trips and fly fishing experiences arethe state and also parallels U. S. Route 12 near the
offered on the river's South Fork in easternMontana border in the southeast corner of the
Idaho, raft trips through the demanding MurtaughIdaho Panhandle. The upper section of the river
section in the state's south central region east offeatures swift, technical water and many Class III
Twin Falls, Idaho, or through Hells Canyon. Raftand IV rapids. Many river rapids have nicknames.
and jet boat the canyon from the Hells CanyonFor example, "The Grim Reaper" on the Lochsa is
Dam or Lewiston, with raft trips beginning onlyan appropriate name for a favorite rapid of mine.
from the dam.Selway River
Payette RiverThe technical Class IV and V rapids on the
Great whitewater is available on the Payetteremote Selway are only present for a few
north of Boise, Idaho. The Payette's South Forkmonths in the spring and early summer. As it
offers up the chance to raft, kayak or canoe.leaves the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness at
The North Fork features the Cabarton run, anSelway Falls on the Lower Selway, there is a
11-mile stretch with a mix of quiet sections and20-mile stretch ending with the river's confluence
rapids with I to III Class rapids. Only experiencedwith the Lochsa River. This stretch, east of
kayakers should attempt these waters. The MainKooskia, Idaho, is best for beginners and families.
Payette River has half-day trips excellent forAnd, finally....
beginners and families.Whatever your choices, river running in Idaho will
Salmon Riverend up being an experience you won't soon
This legendary "River of No Return" hasforget. Make your plans now for the thrill of
something for everyone. The Middle Fork is ratedwhitewater boating. If you lack previous
one of the top 10 whitewater rivers in the world.experience on whitewater, selecting an licensed
It is a wonderful catch-and-release trout fishery,outfitter makes sense. Your guide will be skilled,
and a series of Class III and IV rapids can beknowledgeable and carefully trained in first aid and
found in runs through the Frank Church River ofall aspects of your river adventure. Hang on!
No Return Wilderness, the largest of all designated