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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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A Year in Review 2020 | Middle Fork Salmon River Season
We owe a debt of gratitude to our wonderful guests for the trust and appreciation you showed our staff and guides during…
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Insider’s Guide to Fly Fishing the Middle Fork of the Salmon | Selecting a Fly
A common question for any fly fishing trip, not just Salmon River Fly Fishing, is “What is your favorite fly?” For some guides,…
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Creativity during Quarantine | Woodblock Prints of the Middle Fork Salmon River
Inspired by her experience of guiding on the Middle Fork Salmon River and seeking a creative outlet during quarantine, Hannah Fast developed…
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2020 Crew Update | What the Idaho River Journeys Crew is Doing This Off-Season
Our Middle Fork Salmon river crew has been busy this winter. From teaching water policy classes, living down in South America, skiing…
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Highlights from the 2019 Season | Middle Fork Salmon River
A vacation on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River has a way of reminding us of how much we treasure little…
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The Bear on Main Street Salmon, Idaho | By Sculptor Robert Deurloo
Your route home after your Middle Fork Salmon River trip is likely to take you through the City of Salmon, where immediately…
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June Trips on the Middle Fork Salmon River
June is a fantastic time to be on the Middle Fork, offering some of our most active and exhilarating trips of the…
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Trees of the Middle Fork Salmon River | Happy Arbor Day
April 24th marks Arbor Day, and to celebrate we at Idaho River Journeys would like to introduce you to some of the…
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Golden Hour | Middle Fork Salmon River
There’s something special about the timing of golden hour; whether it’s enjoying a late evening hot spring soak, hiking a ridge as…
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