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Thank You for an Outstanding 2026 Season
As our 2026 rafting season comes to an end, we’re amazed once again by how quickly it’s passed. Where does the time go? As any river traveler knows, it takes…
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Earl Parrott – Hermit of the Impassable Canyon
This past summer, a gold pan was donated to the Lemhi County Historical Society. Its previous owner was Earl Parrott. The pan…
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Middle Fork Salmon River Trip Report: June 3–7, 2026
Our June 3rd launch is always a blast. At 4.2 feet, the Middle Fork was running fast and full — big water…
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Middle Fork Salmon River Trip Report: May 25–29, 2026
There’s always something special about the first trip of the year. Ours launched May 25th, and this season it looked a little…
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Memorial Day Weekend Rafting – Idaho’s Middle Fork
There’s a version of the Middle Fork that most people never see — and it might be the best one. In late…
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Crew Winter Update
The IRJ crew is gearing up for another incredible season on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. If you’re interested in…
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2026 Celestial Events Idaho
Idaho’s dark skies offer ideal conditions for observing the night sky. From meteor showers and eclipses to planetary events, here’s what to…
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Our Favorite 2025 Books by Guides and Outfitters
This year brought a handful of new books written by guides and outfitters. Collectively, they reflect the river community—funny, heartfelt, and shaped…
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The Gift of Experiences
Here’s a collection of adventures our staff has loved and wholeheartedly recommends. Each offers a distinctive experience that you’re sure to thoroughly…
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Middle Fork Salmon Blowouts
Over the past four years, the Upper Canyon of the Middle Fork Salmon River has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by wildfires…
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