Idaho
Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Salmon River With Your Grandchild
Program No. 4954RJ
Float off on a whitewater rafting adventure with your grandchild on the Salmon and Snake Rivers as you learn about paddling, petroglyphs and pioneer history and go camping on the beach!
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6 days
5 nights
15 meals
5B 5L 5D
1
Journey to the River / Program Orientation
Salmon River
2
First Full Day on the Spectacular Salmon River
Salmon River
3
Historic Sites and Outstanding Scenery
Salmon River
4
River Journey Continues
Salmon River
5
Rafting the Salmon River & Snake River
Salmon River
6
Rafting the Snake River/Return to Lewiston
Salmon River
At a Glance
Splash and slide, float and glide on Idaho’s Salmon and Snake Rivers on this whitewater rafting adventure through the second-deepest canyon in North America! You and your grandchild will get some instruction from expert rafters on paddling techniques and water dynamics before you set off together on Class 3 whitewater rapids. Learn about local lore, history and culture along the way, camp along the riverside and swim in the Salmon River’s clear, warm water.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Walking along hilly slopes, paddling 3-5 hours per day, optional hikes. Participants should be able to pitch their own tents and be prepared to move camps in cool and hot weather. Prior whitewater rafting, wilderness camping experience is not required. Oar rafts, paddle rafts and inflatable kayaks available. Be prepared for sunny, hot weather.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Experience three to four hours of river rafting each day, then arrive at camp in the afternoon to swim, fish, play Frisbee, explore and more while your Group Leaders prepare dinner.
- Stop to explore historic sites such as Native American rock art, pioneer homesteads and Chinese rock houses that dot the historic river canyon.
- Ride a jet boat down the Snake River through America's deepest river gorge, Hells Canyon.
General Notes
Program is for grandchildren ages 13-17. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Suggested Reading List
(2 books)
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Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Salmon River With Your Grandchild
Program Number: 4954
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