Colorado River Rafting
Cataract Canyon rafting is an anomaly. Its rapids rank along with those of the Grand Canyon in power and difficulty. In fact, the river becomes unruly during the run off in May and June.
Salmon River Rafting
There is a green hole in the middle of Idaho. A spot refreshingly empty on your highway map. A place where pavement never was…and wild rivers still are…the Salmon River- The River of No Return.
By Derek Farr It’s a surprisingly common question: “Where’d the Salmon River get its name?” And the answer is simple. It’s named after Jack R. Salmon who was the first European to build a cabin on the river. NO! That’s not even close to true. It’s named for the fish – the indomitable salmon. It’s … Read more
By Derek Farr The real world exists. It always does. But when we reach the ramp at the put-in of the Main Salmon River, the real world might as well be one million miles away. Accordingly, the things that serve a purpose in the real world don’t always have a place on a river trip. … Read more
By Joe Ballent Congratulations; you’re about to embark on your river trip. Whether you are a crafty veteran when it comes to all things whitewater or an eager newcomer to this amazing world of rapids and rafts, it never hurts to focus your packing efforts and refresh on how to make sure all your gear … Read more
Popular Utah whitewater rafting and mountain biking outfit adds four new and exhilarating rafting trips to its lineup in Idaho. Well known Utah white water rafting outfit, Holiday River Expeditions, is expanding its lineup of trips to include four new and very exciting rafting vacations on the Salmon River in Idaho. The first trip is … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan What’s great about Idaho river rafting? Everything! The Salmon River Canyons trip in particular offers an adventure sure to linger in your memory. Gorgeous white sand bars, awesome rapids like Bodacious Bounce and Checkerboard, ancient Nez Perce pictographs, and the deepest river gorge in the United States, Hells Canyon, are all part of it. … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan If you like to sea kayak, this is the trip for you. In the lovely waters of Baja, kayaking is the name of the game as you paddle along remote stretches of coastline and explore the natural beauties of the islands there. To enjoy warm waters—meaning around 80 degrees Fahrenheit!—book your trip for … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Kayaking through the gorgeous waters of Baja, Mexico, is the sort of trip to add to your bucket list. Mix in some island hopping on the beautiful little isles in the area and you have the makings of a surprisingly luxurious adventure trip of a lifetime, complete with great guides, great food, … Read more
Humans have always had an affinity for the confluence of great rivers. We often build our cities on confluences. My home town, Greeley, Colo., while no great city, was founded at the confluence of the Cache la Poudre and South Platte rivers in 1869. A much bigger city, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, rises from the confluence of … Read more
by Julie Trevelyan Make an especially memorable trip to Baja, Mexico, with this thoroughly awesome combo sea kayaking/whale watching trip. What makes this an adventurous yet soul-soothing vacation to remember? Paddling through Baja’s warm waters and also getting the chance to see the world’s largest animals pretty up close and personal! From a base camp … Read more
By Derek Farr The Main Salmon River has two dominant seasons: one is hot and dry and the other is cold and snowy. Less than a month from winter solstice, it is now cold and snowy. The onset of winter triggers changes in the creatures that live in the great Salmon River wilderness of Idaho. … Read more