Whitewater rafting is simply a blast, pun intended.
This brings us to the river of no return, an excellent challenge
in Idaho.
Idaho is an incredibly beautiful state, a place
with no massive cities or the resulting urban sprawl that comes
with them. It is a Rock Mountains state sitting on the border of
Canada and part of Yellowstone National Park sits within its boundaries.
With so much uninhibited nature, rafting opportunities are plentiful
and all variety of categories of rapids can be found.
The Salmon River is located in the central area
of Idaho and known as “The River of No Return.” If that
doesn’t get your whitewater rafting juices flowing, nothing
will!
The Salmon is 425 miles long and drains over 14,000
square miles of land. It drops a whopping 7,000 feet in elevation
from its headwaters to its final merger with the Snake River. With
an elevation drop like that, you just know the rafting is going
to be good.
The top rafting area is on the middle fork of the
Salmon River. The prime area is a 100 mile stretch running through
the Frank Church – River of No Return wilderness area. This
section cuts through the second deepest canyon in North America.
It is makes for spectacular viewing and a hair raising adventure.
Constriction, elevation drops and plenty of obstructions
make the middle fork a top rafting destination. Rapids fall in the
category three and four range, making it an adrenaline rush without
major risk. One and two day trips can be arranged for the middle
fork and there are plenty of rafting companies offering services.
Kayaking is also excellent, but you need to have mastered your rolling
technique.
Taking on the river of no return is an absolutely
blast that you will remember for years. Keep in mind it is a popular
destination with over 10,000 people giving it a go each year. Enjoy!
Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of
writing journals. Visit us to read more articles about the great
outdoors and white water rafting.
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