Idaho Whitewater Rafting
The Snake River creates the Idaho-Oregon border, and Hells Canyon is renowned as America's deepest canyon. The Snake River through Hells Canyon is famous for powerful rapids, big canyonlands, and more pioneer and American Indian cultural sites than any other river in the region. Central Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River flows through the huge Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. The crystal clear Middle Fork is the longest undammed, unroaded, and non-motorized river in the Continental U.S., and features "blue ribbon" fly fishing, challenging whitewater rapids, great camps, and natural hot springs. The Middle Fork was selected as one of the original Wild & Scenic Rivers in 1968. The Salmon River Canyon is the largest undammed river in the lower 48 states. Salmon River features pristine riparian areas, huge pure white sand bar camps, roller coaster rapids, and spectacular basalt canyonlands. Rafting and kayaking are a delight on the swift waters of eastern Oregon's Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers. Timbered basalt canyonlands and beautiful camps are Wallowa-Grande Ronde highlights. If you are planning a family rafting trip, visit our Family Trips page. Whitewater rafting trips make a terrific family vacation. In addition to rafting and
kayaking, there is time for fishing, hiking, exploring long abandoned cabins,
mines, and American Indian cultural sites, or simply enjoying a comfortable
riverside camp. We are committed to ecologically sound camping, and our
appreciation for this country is matched by the care we show for it. The guides who work with us are professionals with exceptional river skills and years of experience. Each is an expert outdoor cook, and their diverse backgrounds and personalities will enhance your trip. The trips and crew have a casual style, reflecting the best of Western warmth and hospitality. Fantastic meals feature fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, pasta dishes, evening hors d'oeuvres, a variety of lunch and dinner salads, and Dutch oven baking. We always have plenty of food and ice for the entire trip. A selection of river equipment
allows us to provide boats to fit your interests.
2008 is the 32nd season for Hughes River Expeditions, and the 43rd year that Jerry Hughes has worked as a professional guide in this region. References are available on request. Our intentions are to outfit the finest whitewater rafting trips available. Join us on the Snake River, Middle Fork, Salmon, or Grande Ronde rivers. We promise spectacular rivers, expert professional guides, delicious meals, excellent equipment, and first-class service. |
Whitewater rafting trips in
Idaho and eastern Oregon are world class vacations. Hughes River Expeditions,
Inc. outfits rafting trips on the legendary Snake River in Hells Canyon;
Idaho's famous Middle Fork of the Salmon River; the big Salmon River Canyon;
and eastern Oregon's beautiful Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers.
Oar rafts, paddle rafts,
inflatable kayaks, and McKenzie drift boats are available. All whitewater rafts
and kayaks are self-bailing. The trips are supported by big, custom-designed
supply pontoons that carry your duffle, extra ice chests, tents, camp chairs,
and a deluxe kitchen outfit. All the camping gear is furnished, including
tents, sleeping pads, freshly laundered sleeping bags & pillows, waterproof
duffles, and camera boxes.
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