River Currents Blog

River Currents is a blog open to many voices that have had a connection with the river and our trips. You’ll hear the voice of veteran river-runner and Holiday founder Dee Holladay, the voice of guides whose lives have been shaped by their time on the river, and guests who bring the perspectives that remind us why we’re still making these trips happen 45 plus years later. You’ll also hear the voice of and stories through our regular blog contributors, Peta Owens-Liston and Julie Trevelyan.

Category Archives: Salmon River Rafting

Trip of the Week: The Lower Salmon River

by Julie Trevelyan Come play hard or relax into serenity on the Lower Salmon River in Idaho—it’s a very special river that changes with the seasons, offering different experiences to different rafters. Since the Salmon River is the country’s longest undammed river winding though one state, it gives you a taste of the way rivers … Read more

Trip of the Week: The Main Salmon River, The River of No Return

by Julie Trevelyan Ready to river raft Idaho’s Main Salmon River—also known as the “River of No Return”? Relax, it’s not nearly as ominous as its moniker sounds. Back in the day, people could only head downstream as fast as the current took them, with no way to return except via long, arduous hikes. Since … Read more

Exploring the History of the Salmon River Rafting Canyons

Look no further for your summer adventure plan! Holiday River Expeditions offers two spectacular tours on “The River of No Return”–Idaho’s Salmon River, flowing through two and a half million acres of the Frank Church Wilderness Area in Idaho. This is the second largest protected area in the lower 48, making it a popular destination … Read more

At Your Service: Holiday River Expeditions’ Hands on Approach

By Kenzie Comstock In 1966 Dee and his wife Sue began their careers as river outfitters and created Holiday River Expeditions.  Dee’s passion for river rafting had begun a few years earlier, the very first time he was on the river.  Since 1966, both Dee and Sue have spent more than 100 days each year … Read more

Top 5 Exciting Rafting Adventures for Families

By Kenzie Comstock Holiday River Expeditions lists the top 5  family river rafting vacations.  We all know that kids love to go to Disneyland but if they’ll love going on a family rafting trip just as much if not more.  You’ll get to spend all of your time together instead of having to branch off … Read more

There is a magic in this river canyon that you cannot find anywhere else. Main Salmon Rafting

By Jeanette Dames Welcome to the Salmon River.  I know there are many reasons why the Main Salmon section is called the River of No Return but I have my own theory also.  No matter how you travel down this river, raft, kayak, hike or swim, you will not return the same. I have been … Read more

5 Things to do before (or after) you head out on our Salmon River rafting adventure

Things to do in Boise, Idaho by Julie Trevelyan If you’re headed to Boise for one of Holiday’s Idaho whitewater river rafting trips, you’ll find a pleasing Western city filled with a selection of fun things to do and see while you’re in town. Stay a while and check out some of these unusual activities … Read more

Fun Facts About the Salmon River

By Julie Trevelyan Take an Idaho rafting vacation on the thrilling Main Salmon River or Lower Salmon River and you’ll discover a landscape of canyons and vistas that steal your breath. The Lower Salmon takes you through four canyons with fancifully descriptive names—Green, Cougar, Snowhole, and Blue. The Main Salmon bumps you over 40 rapids. Whichever journey … Read more

Get the Skinny on Your Favorite Holiday River Expedition

With over 45 years’ experience, Holiday River Expeditions offers adventure seekers a once-in-a-lifetime quest that includes all the essentials in one low cost package price. We have discovered that nature lovers come out on our Colorado River trips to relax and enjoy the panoramic views and fresh air. They aren’t interested in having to worry … Read more

10 Adventure-Filled Excursions to Excite the Senses

Holiday River Expeditions offers 10 adventure-filled excursions that will leave guests in awe of nature’s raw beauty and rugged wilderness. The Colorado white water river rafting trips includes six different adventures. Yampa River is part of the rugged Colorado River and this stretch contains the infamous Warm Springs Rapid, rated one of the top 10 … Read more