If you want to raft Northern Idaho, perhaps even the deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon, ROW Adventures is a renowned and reputable resource. Corporate river trips; 3-6 day couples or family rafting trips; bachelor party adventures; kayaking and canoeing – whatever your on-the-water needs are, ROW can likely accommodate them.

 

On their website, the Salmon River Outfitters claim they offer “more wine tasting trips than any river rafting company in the world.” So if you’re into wine and whitewater, or would like to sample the best of both, then book a trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with these outfitters. Trip highlights include rafting, hiking to hot springs, fresh salmon dinners, Pacific Northwest wines, and fresh handmade ice cream. www.salmonriveroutfitters.com

 

Located in Stanley, these outfitters offer a slew of activities including week-long lodge trips down the Salmon, guided trout fishing trips, a Redfish Lake Dinner Cruise, and your choice of rafting trips. Perhaps most accommodating for families visiting the area is the all-inclusive overnight rafting trip.

The trip features navigable class III and IV rapids so families can enjoy a safe adventure by day, then savor an authentic Dutch oven dinner by the campfire at night. The outfitters provide breakfast as well. Overnight camp accommodates hikes, games, and is great for simply relaxing by the river. All equipment including tents, food and beverages are provided; families merely have to pack their pillow, toothbrush and clothes. www.sawtoothadventure.com

 

Located in Sun Valley, Far & Away Adventures take guests down the infamous middle fork of the Salmon River on luxury and entirely customizable rafting trips.

 

Far & Away Adventures’ rafting trips can include massages and wine tasting on riverbanks, or can focus on fly-fishing adventures that give guests private access to the Salmon River’s best fishing holes and expert guides. All of Far & Away’s rafting trips include gourmet meals comprised of locally grown and harvested foods.

 

What makes Far & Away Adventures unique is that their full-service concierge service doesn’t stop once guests are off the river. If parents want to enjoy a romantic dinner in Sun Valley, Far & Away can even set up professional childcare arrangements. www.far-away.com

 

Pampered camping on the river? That’s what Middle Fork Expeditions promise on their three-day Salmon River rafting trips. They promise their river guests will enjoy a hard day of river floating before their gear bag and cots are delivered to their tent, along with sleeping bags, fresh fleece liners, pillows and inflatable mattresses. Appetizers, cold drinks, and a warm fire with great conversation kick-off the evening. Gourmet dinners and Dutch oven desserts are served along with the Middle Fork Expeditions’ copyrighted “You Don’t Lift a Finger” customer service.  www.middleforkexpeditions.com

 

For additional ideas on how to have an active, inexpensive, adventure-filled family vacation, visit www.greatidahogetaway.org or www.visitidaho.org.