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The spring semester is wrapping up. Whether you’re taking a break for the summer or graduating from college (congrats!), you have one thing on your mind: decompressing . You need to get away from academics, campus life, and the city. You need Idaho’s wilderness.  Idaho offers tons of ways for college students to decompress during the summer. For those chasing thrills, there are 4-day whitewater rafting trips down the Salmon River or the Snake River. There are also more chill adventures. How will you decompress this summer? An Epic Whitewater Rafting Trip with Camping May is the start of whitewater rafting season on many of Idaho’s rivers, including the Salmon River and the Snake River. If you want to get away for a few days and don’t feel like planning anything, a 4-day, all-inclusive Hells Canyon rafting with camping trip is the way to go.  Spend the first part of each day crashing through class II, III, and IV rapids. Then make the most of the second half of each day...

Do you have an Idaho adventure coming up? Whether you’re adventuring close to home or coming in from out of state, you’re sure to have an absolute blast. There’s just so much to do in the state, no matter the season.  In the winter, it’s hard to beat a day of snowmobiling or skiing. In the summer, whitewater Snake River Idaho rafting is where it’s at. As you plan, here are a few tips to help you get even more out of your upcoming Idaho adventure!  To Do: Book an Adventure for You and a Few Friends One simple way to get more out of an Idaho adventure is to book a guided tour for you and a few friends. Alternatively, you can make it a family getaway. Why book a guided trip as opposed to planning one yourself? It really comes down to your priorities.  Booking a trip rafting Hells Canyon Idaho in the summer means you can focus on the adventure. There’s less planning, packing, and everything else that comes with a multi-day rafting/camping trip. It makes things easier withou...

Idaho locals will tell you: Nothing beats exploring the great Gem State outdoors during peak summer and winter months. From the serene Snake River to the postcard-perfect mountains dotting the Payette National Forest, Idaho is an adventurer's paradise. Whether you’re visiting or finally saying “yes” to the tour of a lifetime, here are two must-do attractions that stand out during the summer and winter months. Dive Into Summer with Whitewater Rafting Tours Summer vacation is all about staying cool. And what better way to beat the heat than with Snake River whitewater rafting tours ? These multiday excursions don’t just take you whitewater rafting on the Snake River through Hells Canyon (the deepest canyon in North America!), but they also include some of the state's best sights and sounds. From sunrise to sunset, every moment of a Snake River rafting Idaho tour takes you through the best of Idaho’s outdoor landscape. Catch the sun peeking behind rolling hills as y...

As you plan a family getaway for next summer, consider a whitewater rafting trip. In Idaho alone, you’ll find several rivers perfect for family getaways. You can even book all-inclusive rafting tours down many of these rivers. For instance, you can go on Salmon River or Snake River rafting tours . But what makes these rivers ideal for family vacations? Here’s a look at a few Idaho rivers and what makes them so welcoming. The River of No Return: The Salmon River While a name like The River of No Return might sound ominous to anyone planning a family vacation, it’s anything but. The nickname refers to the river currents, which made it incredibly difficult to travel upstream, especially for early explorers and settlers in the region. Today, the Salmon River is welcoming to all kinds of adventures. Certain sections of the river, including those in west-central Idaho, offer class II, III, and IV rapids. Kids as young as 7 are sure to have a blast on splashy 4-day whitewater ra...