Idaho River Rafting
Idaho Transportation Department
The winter range for elk is located within a five-mile section in the middle of the route near the Danskin river-access point. Visitors are treated to large herds along this area during winter and spring months. The migratory and nesting route for Canada Geese is located here also. The South Fork of the Payette River offers world-class rafting and kayaking. Visitors are treated to the acrobatics of kayakers in class IV conditions along several points of the river. Commercial rafting companies offer trips down the river. ... [Read More]
Idaho Transportation Department
Scenic Byways Main Page Gold Rush Lake Coeur d'Alene Northwest Passage Panhandle Rivers Pend Oreille White Pine Wild Horse City of Rocks Hells Canyon Owyhee Uplands Payette River Ponderosa Pine Salmon River Sawtooth Thousand Springs Western Heritage Wildlife Canyon Fort Henry Lewis and Clark LostGold Mesa Falls Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Pioneer Sacajawea Teton ... At Kooskia, the byway splits, with one route continuing south to the Camas Prairie and the town of Grangeville, while another heads east on U.S. 12 along the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River and the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, through a vast wilderness area toward the Montana border and the Lolo Pass Visitor Center. ... [Read More]
Just before we get to Idaho Falls, we'll stop for a visit to BLM's South Fork SnakeRiver Special Recreation Management Area. This 62-mile river corridor is home to10 nesting pairs of bald eagles. Maybe we'll spot one as we drift down this peaceful,flatwater rafting run. If you brought your pole, you might also land some cutthroattrout for dinner! ... Just before we get to Idaho Falls, we'll stop for a visit to BLM's South Fork SnakeRiver Special Recreation Management Area. This 62-mile river corridor is home to10 nesting pairs of bald eagles. Maybe we'll spot one as we drift down this peaceful,flatwater rafting run. If you brought your pole, you might also land some cutthroattrout for dinner! ... [Read More]
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation -Whitewater Safety
Often called The Whitewater State (unofficially), Idaho is a river-runner's dream. As with most forms of recreation, though, there is some risk related to whitewater paddling. The following safety information is provided by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and the Payette River Wildwater Safety Council to help make your trip successful. You can also download a PDF river runners guide and more safety information. ... [Read More]
The Snake River was relaxing, but now we're ready for some heart-poundingoutdoor excitement. We travel about 220 miles west, and enjoy the thrill ofwhitewater rafting on the remote Bruneau and Jarbidge Rivers. Leading north intoIdaho from the high Nevada mountains, the sheer-walled rhyolite canyons androck spires of this area provide a first-class wilderness adventure for experiencedboaters. ... [Read More]
Payette River Recreation Complex
The most significant concern, and opportunity, for recreation along the Payette River is accessibility to the river itself. Users are concerned about the growing level of demand along the river and the cost associated with it. Users want to be able to access the river easily and safely. In addition to river access, the status of the railroad line paralleling the river after abandonment is a concern. One group advocates a recreational rail line using the existing tracks. This would include dinner trains and scenic train tours. Another group would like a bicycle trail along the existing railroad bed (see Figure 4). A significant recreational concern throughout the river corridor is the location of camping areas relative to the river. Due to the proximity of a roadway corridor to the river, most camping areas are located on the opposite side of the road from the river. Thus, those desiring river access must walk across the highway, many times at locations of poor site distance or i ... [Read More]
BAM! Body and Mind - Fit4Life: Motion Commotion: Activity Cards: White-Water Rafting Activity Card
White-water rafting takes place on a river, but not just any river will do—it has to have rapids. Rapids occur where the water moves very quickly downhill over rocks or boulders. To the experts, rapids are classified on a scale of 1-6. Class 1 rapids are small with low waves, a slow current, and no obstructions in the water, while Class 6 rapids can have large, frequent waves that are often unavoidable, and in some cases, you may even have to navigate a waterfall! Class 6 rapids are extremely difficult and almost impossible to pass. Beginners should stick to Class 1 and 2 rapids—they're exciting, x-treme, and safe! If you have other questions about rapid classifications, river guides are always glad to explain the rating system—or, check this out . ... [Read More]
Idaho's Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
In addition to fishing, hunting and cross-country skiing, try whitewater rafting on the world-famous Salmon River or backpacking in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. ... Nearby is the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge, a 988-ton monster barge that searched the gravel of the Yankee Fork for gold as recently as 1953. Guided tours are available during the summer. At Sunbeam, interpretive signs describe the beautiful Salmon River and the remnants of the Sunbeam Dam, the only dam ever constructed on the Salmon. Note: travel on the gravel Custer Motorway portion of the loop is not recommended for trailers or low-clearance vehicles. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
Each year, an estimated 74 million Americans enjoy the pleasures of recreational boating. Your public parks, lakes, and rivers provide excellent boating opportunities. Boating is a great way to enjoy America’s coastal and river-front scenery. It can be as easy as relaxing in a boat or as rigorous as paddling the Arkansas River in a kayak. If you do not own a boat, there are many opportunities to rent one. Licensing, fees and seasonal restrictions may vary from site to site. For detailed information on a particular site, please contact that site directly. ... [Read More]
CVO Website - Lake Bonneville
The Snake River and its canyons were the major geographic features across the volcanic plain and became the main conduit for the Bonneville flood. The varying topographic features of the Snake River produced distinct types of hydraulics. In places where the canyon is deep and constricted, the velocity of the water increased tremendously. This increased energy allowed the water to pick up talus boulders the size of houses, turn, roll, and smooth out their rough edges, and deposit them many miles downstream. When the water entered wide, open stretches, the velocity decreased and the energy of the water could not keep the boulders suspended. The rocks settled in the bottom of the river and are now exposed on the larger bars along the river. These large, rounded boulders were nicknamed "melon gravel" due to the resemblance to big watermelons. ... ... [Read More]
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