Highly recommend this place ! Dillon, Jake and Bill made great guides and hosts. We had an…read moreabsolute blast doing the jet boat down the river. The rapids were so fun ! We saw mountain goats and 2 bald eagle. Loved the history of Sheep Canyon and Kirkwood Ranch. Lunch was so yummy and such a scenic view Give yourself plenty of time to get there as it is quite remote and does take awhile to make the drive. Definitely do this if you can !

My husband and I just moved to Oregon, not quite a month ago. My best friend, Charity, came out…read morefrom Kansas City, and wanted to do something that she cant do back in Missouri. So, she was surfing the web and came across this. I am so glad she did! It took almost 3 hours to get there, but the scenery from Vale to the dam was well worth it. At first, I didn't want to spend that much money for a boat ride...but, I now think it is worth every penny and more! I had such a great time. Dusty was our guide (what do you call them? Are they Captains?) He was not only a great guide, he just seems like a great person. He was nice, polite, and did one hell of a job on the river! I have great memories with my bestie, and some really great pictures also. We didn't see any exciting animals, but that's ok. Still a great trip! I will go to Yellowstone for wild bears! :)

We had THE BEST trip down Hells Canyon with the Winding Waters crew. Super competent guides who…read morewere so friendly and very knowledgeable about the natural and human history of the canyon. They are dialed and it shows! Great mix of options with something for everyone. We did a combination of relaxing on the beaches, swimming, fishing, and hiking. During the day, some of us stayed in the rafts with the guides and others ventured out in inflatable kayaks. This was a first whitewater experience for some of our group and they felt very safe and gained a ton of skills! The food was excellent too -- how often does someone cook you salmon and pineapple upside down cake while you sit in the river?! 10/10 would recommend.

The 5-day Lower Salmon trip this summer was awesome. Super-well-organized, smartly guided,…read morebeautiful country and tons of fun. We were a bunch of adult friends, but I'd recommend the trip equally to families of all ages, especially with kids. Robin the owner of the business is highly professional, passionate about the water and land, and very customer-oriented. Our guides Ukiah, Silas and Schy were exceptional pilots, naturalists, and cooks, as well as great listeners. We all ate and drank and slept incredibly well, sharing a wilderness experience that we'll remember fondly for many years to come.

Looooooong overdue review! I've been out with Tributary multiple times. Easy half day, more…read moretechnical full day and most recently a four day trip through Hells Canyon on the Snake River. I think it's safe for me to say that Tributary Whitewater is the bees knees! Starting with Jessica in reservations, to Jeremiah the owner who I've had the pleasure of chatting with a few times, right down to the amazing guides Chris, Megan, Joe, Matt, Noah, Nate, & Gregor just to name a few, these guys are truly top notch. The day trips are fun and exciting and I've always felt safe and supported but this multi day trip was next level luxury. Relaxing and fun days on the water, fresh lunch prepped riverside each day, guided hikes to ancient petroglyphs and old homesteads, showing up to camp already set up, tents pitched, and a gourmet meal being put together by chef Megan. What more could you ask for? Lemme tell you. When we had a sudden shift in temperature, guide and boss man Chris pulled out quite literally every piece of clothing he had with him to keep us warm. Sweet Joesph ushered us up some slippery volcanic rock for some fun rock jumping and when I was too much of a weenie to jump alone he held my hand and jumped with me. Matt spent an entire night going over pointers for all the things I still want to learn and different online resources he used when he was in training and even a volunteer program he knew of where I could get some more river hours in. And when I got some gnar blisties, Chef Megan didn't just grab the regular first aid kit, she went and grabbed a special honey salve that her brother gave her from her own personal gear. Special little touches that show that they didn't just care about getting us from Point A to Point B in one piece, but making sure we enjoyed the ride along the way. These guys are also great land stewards and all major LNT principals were followed perfectly, which is not as common as you'd think in river guiding. In chatting with Chris about training guidelines, it's clear they cultivate a company culture of not just enjoying the land and rivers they work on, but respecting and caring for them, too, which is super cool. 10/10 have and would recommend to a friend and if Tributary is on a river that I want to run there is no reason I would go with anyone else.

Best Outfitters- Safe, Knowledgeable, fun, great food, great…read moregear... George knows the river !!! You will not find a better outfitter http://www.canyonoutfitters.com info@canyonoutfitters.com

Hands down, 11 out of 10, one of the most fantastic white water experiences we've ever had. I've…read morebeen white water rafting for nearly 30 years with a variety of different rafting companies, however, this was my first experience white water kayaking and it was next level. Not only was the scenery some of the most spectacular we've ever seen, but the level of service, professionalism, knowledge and attentiveness were truly second to none. When they talk about the shadow effect in businesses, it's clear that someone as wonderful as Jaclyn is at the helm. Her care, attention to detail, responsiveness and all around loveliness spreads out to her amazing team and allows them to show up as their fullest selves and truly live into their superpowers. The guides Sebastian, Emmy and Jack were so wonderful and as a result of Sebastian's guidance, and my son's and Emmy's encouragement;), I was able to kayak my first class 4 rapid (something which gave me endless mom points with my son:)) and live to tell the story;-). For anyone looking for a top notch operation and an extraordinary adventure, you need to look no further...

We highly recommend the jet boat tour up the Salmon river…read more Our capitan was highly knowledgeable, and quite skilled behind the controls, in addition to sharing lots of history and information about the flora and fauna. The canyon is stunning! This is a must do experience!

Ross was great! Made sure we got some decent waves and really "went with the flow" of our group !…read moreGreat day!

Ross was the most amazing guide! We loved every moment of our time on the river…read more It was a bittersweet experience as we had sent my brother off into the river for his last trip, and when I told Ross about our morning he knew it was a very special, yet difficult time for all of us. I would definitely recommend this rafting company, and of course if you can choose, go with Russ.

Amazing tour guides, ver accomodating. The waters were choppy but it calmed down after a while…read moredefinitely worth it!!! Also! Don't forget to tip your tour guides!!!

Amazing! Our adventure turned out to be different due to an error on our end but these kind folks…read morestill made it wonderful for us! 10/10 recommend! Also purchase the owner's book about the wallowa monster at their storefront in Joseph :)

We just completed 4 days on the Snake River with the HCR team. 10/10 all round. The staff were…read moreawesome (just great people), the hospitality (food and support) was amazing, and the rafting, rapids and fishing was incredible. Safety is a priority and nothing was an issue. Totally exceeded expectations and made for an unforgettable trip. Thank you Kevin and team. We'll be back!

We cannot say enough!!! 3 days on the Snake in Hells Canyon with 6 women all retired 65-77 , with…read morevariable experience--had a great time! Each guide had something unique to offer ---all put safety first. They also brought knowledge, cooking and camping skills, and great whitewater skills. This is a special outfitter from top down. We met and loved everyone! The gear list and reading suggestions were all helpful. You will want the recipes for their famously great food!

Salmon Raft is the perfect company to deliver an outstanding family memory. Read more below - we…read moreloved them so much we had to give them 5 stars twice.

Thank you Salmon Raft team for a FANTASTIC trip on the Snake River through Hell's Canyon - we had a…read moreblast! Kudos to Owners Lauren and Chris who go the extra mile to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests. They run their business extremely professionally and with a personal touch and it shows! As for our time on the River, we truly had the Dream Team with super-skilled guides Metta, Kert and Esme who provided top notch service throughout our trip. Excellent food prepared with care, camp sites set up each night and taken down each morning, rafting, fishing, exploring and so much more thanks to our amazing guides. If you're thinking about booking a multi-day rafting trip do not hesitate - choose Salmon Raft for a 5 star experience!

We cannot recommend Tamarack Rafting enough! We came up to McCall for a staycation and wanted to…read moreraft. We noticed Tamarack was offering rafting adventures and decided to give them a try and we are so glad we did!! Our guide Freddie was so knowledgeable and did a fantastic job! You can tell he genuinely loves rafting and wants to share that passion with everyone he guides for. We did the day long trip and it didn't feel long enough because we were having so much fun! Can't wait to come back next summer!

We were staying at the Tamarack Resort for a wedding and decided to go on the rafting trip down the…read moreN. fork Payette River. The raft crew was fun, friendly and made us feel safe. Tons of fun hitting the rapids and loved the mellow water where we were able to take in the scenery and wildlife.

Zim's Hot Springs - New Meadows, Idaho…read more When you first pull up to Zim's Hot Springs, you'll notice the camp spots right away -- pretty cool to see! I could definitely see myself coming back for an overnight stay next time. That said, some of the features listed on their website don't quite match what's actually there. The "bar" is basically an open Gatorade/Coca-Cola setup with a fan behind it -- more like a refreshment station than a bar. The game room, though, was surprisingly nice for what it has and adds a fun touch to the place. I was a little disappointed when I wanted to grab a beer and found out glass isn't allowed (which I totally understand), but it would've been nice to have another option. On the positive side, the place was clean, the pool was great, and the hot tub was super relaxing. Sitting there on a crisp autumn day in the mountains -- you really can't beat that view or that vibe. The meditation music was excellent. The service was nothing special. They did their job. They gave me a basket. They took my money and told me have a good day. Overall, Zim's is a solid 4 out of 5 for me. A few tweaks and updates to match their online descriptions, and it'd easily be a five-star stop. Definitely worth checking out for yourself!

I haven't been to many hot springs yet, but this little getaway was quite refreshing. We were…read morevisiting McCall this past week and a local friend took us to experience this hot spring. It was cold outside and I was a bit concerned, but they kept the changing area warm. I would recommend bringing your robe and some sandals or slides. We grabbed a few dried fruits to snack on, on the way home. The girl at the counter was very accommodating and kind