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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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From Fly Fishing to Woodblock Art
IRJ guide, Hannah Fast is a self-taught artist and renowned Middle Fork Salmon fly fishing guide. It always made sense to her…
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Idaho Ain’t Iowa | What is the Difference?
Eleven hundred miles of mountains, rivers and plains separate Iowa and Idaho but the three identical vowels they share in their short…
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Winter Update | What the Idaho River Journeys Crew is Doing This Off-Season
This past week we caught up with our Middle Fork Salmon crew and asked them what they are doing this winter? Besides…
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Outdoor Adventures | Tuolumne River- April of 1993
Outdoor Adventures | Tuolumne River- April of 1993 In 1993, Idaho River Journeys was called Outdoor Adventures, and we worked with Wide…
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Best Shots From 2018 | Middle Fork Salmon River
In celebration of the new year, we wanted to share our favorite photos from the Middle Fork Salmon River. Looking back at…
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Suggested Books for Your Middle Fork Salmon Trip
For many of our guests, part of the fun of taking a Middle Fork vacation with Idaho River Journeys is anticipating the…
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Tips on Dutch Oven Cooking | River Cooking
The Dutch oven is an all-purpose and versatile cookware tool that can turn a river kitchen into a five-star restaurant. For those…
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Perseid Meteor Shower | Middle Fork Salmon Stars
Northern Lights from Grassy 1 Camp Sunset to Sunrise from Stateland Left Camp
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June Highlights | Middle Fork Salmon River
There is nothing like the excitement that accompanies the month of June on the Middle Fork Salmon River. From wildflowers in full…
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