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There's a moment as a parent where you realize your version of adventure doesn't have to shrink; it just has to shift a little. Idaho's rivers make that easier than you'd think with wide stretches of calm water, splashy (but manageable) rapids, and guides who know how to read both the river and the people in the boat.  Bringing a kid along doesn't mean dialing it down; it just means doing it right. Here are three tips for bringing kids on an Idaho rafting trip. Choose the Right Trip and Know the Age Range The best trip planning starts in front of the screen, and that's exactly how yours should begin. Start by navigating through the trip options until you find one that fits your child's age. Many trips allow ages 7 and up (depending on conditions). Once you find your kiddos' age, look through itineraries and read reviews to choose a tour that balances rapids with downtime for younger kids. Usually, Salmon River whitewater rafting tours are ...

Idaho is a top-tier destination for outdoor enthusiasts for several reasons. There’s just so much to do! Between the mountains and the rivers, if you love the great outdoors, the Gem State has something for you.  For example, in the summer, people come from all over to go on Snake River rafting trips in Idaho . They get to experience the river as it cuts through Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. Meanwhile, in the winter, there’s still plenty to do in the state. If that isn’t enough to make Idaho a premier outdoor destination, here are a few more things that set the state apart. Adventures for Every Season Winter, spring, summer, or fall, Idaho has something for us all. In the winter, you can go skiing or snowboarding at any of the dozen-plus ski resorts across the state. You can even book guided Idaho snowmobile tours that take you into Idaho’s backcountry.  In the spring and summer, you can enjoy ziplining, hiking, mountain biking, and rive...

Are you thinking about booking a four-day whitewater rafting trip on one of Idaho’s rivers this summer? It’s a great way to spend a few days with family or friends and to cool off during the hot summer months. Spending four days on a Snake River or Salmon River whitewater rafting trip might sound like a lot of rafting, but there’s more to these kinds of rafting trips beyond the thrill of the rapids. As you get ready to book your trip (or to accept an invite on a rafting trip), here are a few activities you can look forward to. Hiking Rafting trips along the Snake River and Salmon River are full of hiking opportunities. There are a number of trails along both rivers, many of which are accessible near the river banks. When you book a rafting tour, you can join one or all of the hiking trips. Because rafting trips are on a schedule, the hikes are generally on easy trails that anyone on the trip can join. Swimming A rafting trip down either the Snake or Salmon River means ...