| There are more than 3,100 miles of whitewater | | | | designated wildernesses in the contiguous 48 |
| rivers in Idaho, more than any other state in | | | | United States. Floats on the Middle Fork are |
| the lower 48 states. You can take on these | | | | offered for 3, 5 or 7 days. The Main Salmon |
| mighty rivers in rubber rafts, kayaks, | | | | River has many rafting experiences on the |
| canoes, drift boats or jet boats led by an | | | | 80-mile leg between Salmon, Idaho and |
| experienced guide from an licensed outfitter | | | | Riggins, Idaho. You can choose from full-day |
| or on your own. | | | | and half-day trips downstream from Riggins, |
| | | | Stanley, Challis and Salmon, where stretches |
| You can choose a leisurely trip on calm | | | | of this mighty river have both white-knuckle |
| waters, or a heart-pounding run through | | | | rapids and awesome scenery. The Lower Main |
| boiling rapids. And, the choices don't end | | | | Salmon runs north from Riggins first through |
| there. Select from a number of trips | | | | basalt canyons and then next to open, |
| including a half-day float, a day-long trip | | | | grass-covered banks before joining the Snake |
| or excursions lasting up to several days. | | | | River north of Hells Canyon. This part of |
| The longer, overnight trips include camping, | | | | the river is good for half-day, full-day trip |
| gourmet Dutch oven-made dining, and | | | | or multi-day trips ranging from 10 to 50 |
| opportunities along the way to fish for trout | | | | miles in length. |
| or steelhead. The long float trips also give | | | | |
| you the chance to see many forms of wildlife | | | | Lochsa River |
| in their natural setting. | | | | |
| | | | Lochsa means "rough water" in the Nez Perce |
| Snake River | | | | Indian language. That gives you some idea of |
| | | | this river test. This river follows the |
| The Snake River makes its way across the | | | | route of the Lewis and Clark expedition |
| plains of southern Idaho before plunging into | | | | through that part of the state and also |
| Hells Canyon. Float trips and fly fishing | | | | parallels U. S. Route 12 near the Montana |
| experiences are offered on the river's South | | | | border in the southeast corner of the Idaho |
| Fork in eastern Idaho, raft trips through the | | | | Panhandle. The upper section of the river |
| demanding Murtaugh section in the state's | | | | features swift, technical water and many |
| south central region east of Twin Falls, | | | | Class III and IV rapids. Many river rapids |
| Idaho, or through Hells Canyon. Raft and jet | | | | have nicknames. For example, "The Grim |
| boat the canyon from the Hells Canyon Dam or | | | | Reaper" on the Lochsa is an appropriate name |
| Lewiston, with raft trips beginning only from | | | | for a favorite rapid of mine. |
| the dam. | | | | |
| | | | Selway River |
| Payette River | | | | |
| | | | The technical Class IV and V rapids on the |
| Great whitewater is available on the Payette | | | | remote Selway are only present for a few |
| north of Boise, Idaho. The Payette's South | | | | months in the spring and early summer. As it |
| Fork offers up the chance to raft, kayak or | | | | leaves the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness at |
| canoe. The North Fork features the Cabarton | | | | Selway Falls on the Lower Selway, there is a |
| run, an 11-mile stretch with a mix of quiet | | | | 20-mile stretch ending with the river's |
| sections and rapids with I to III Class | | | | confluence with the Lochsa River. This |
| rapids. Only experienced kayakers should | | | | stretch, east of Kooskia, Idaho, is best for |
| attempt these waters. The Main Payette River | | | | beginners and families. |
| has half-day trips excellent for beginners | | | | |
| and families. | | | | And, finally.... |
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| Salmon River | | | | Whatever your choices, river running in Idaho |
| | | | will end up being an experience you won't |
| This legendary "River of No Return" has | | | | soon forget. Make your plans now for the |
| something for everyone. The Middle Fork is | | | | thrill of whitewater boating. If you lack |
| rated one of the top 10 whitewater rivers in | | | | previous experience on whitewater, selecting |
| the world. It is a wonderful | | | | an licensed outfitter makes sense. Your |
| catch-and-release trout fishery, and a series | | | | guide will be skilled, knowledgeable and |
| of Class III and IV rapids can be found in | | | | carefully trained in first aid and all |
| runs through the Frank Church River of No | | | | aspects of your river adventure. Hang on! |
| Return Wilderness, the largest of all | | | | |