Man, where do I start?!? I just got off a six night rafting adventure with the AMAZING crew of…read moreIdaho River Journeys, and what an experience it was! The Middle Fork of the Salmon is a living work of art, the crew that Skip's assembled is second to none, the people we met on this journey were far flung with stories of their own to tell over the campfire...and the food was simply perfect. I'd say it was the perfect "glamping" combo; they've been doing this for years and know just what to do to make us feel like we're both contributing while being catered to in a very special way. I'll never forget this adventure, nor the tenderloins that Wilson cooked up our last night on the river. A true marriage of culinary expertise and wilderness exploration. Well done, crew, well done!

This trip is incredible!!! I went down the Middle Fork of the Salmon with Idaho River Journeys in…read moreJune 2015. Here are a few reasons why I recommend these guys. The guides were awesome: We were lead down the river by Skip, Nate, and Duncan. They were all knowledgable, enthusiastic, hard working, had a great sense of humor, and made this one of the best trips I've ever been on. Thanks guys! The food was impeccable: My trip was 4 days (3 nights). We had BBQ chicken, salmon cooked on cedar planks, and filet mignon. The food was abundant and Skip cooked all the meats to perfection. We always had fresh coffee in the mornings, homemade cookies with our lunches, and beer and wine at night. This was not the normal camping diet that I'm used to; definitely exceeded my expectations. High quality supplies: The boats were all in great condition. We took two large rafts and 5 inflatable kayaks. The tents were in great condition and the sleeping bags were clean and warm. I could honestly keep typing for days about all the wonderful aspects of this trip and the guides that we went with. I will definitely use Idaho Rafting Journeys again for future trips.

Seth and WRO are the most fantastic group of humans. I went on this trip not knowing anything…read moreabout rafting, the Salmon River, Idaho, or rapids. I left with so much river and rafting knowledge, appreciation for the wilderness and the Salmon River, and a load of new friends. The WRO crew took such good care of us. They kept us safe, cooked us amazing meals, and treated us like family. We had great conversations on the river and at camp. I would highly recommend taking a trip with WRO.

I just finished a 6 day trip with WRO and they were amazing! The food was out of this world, the…read moreguides each brought experience and personality that enhanced the trip. I would not go with any outfitter other than WRO after my experience

Great place to see the history of mining and also you got to go down into the mine.Also Ken is a…read morereally nice person to do the tour with.

We stopped in to Butte on our cross country drive and visited the mining museum after lunch in…read moretown. They offer military and other discounts on their entrance fee The gift shop area includes information on local, current mining operations as well as merch. This is an outdoor museum so dress for the weather. If you want to take the under ground tour be sure you are wearing closed toed shoes. (Crocs not included, I don't know why) They also have above ground tours. Part of the property is set up like a western town. Something that would grow up around a mine. Post office, apothecary, carpenter, blacksmith, etc, etc. All these buildings are set up with window displays but most are not open to the public. You just peer thru the windows. There is a memorial garden to miners. A mine yard with pieces of heavy equipment. The motorized lift, miners locker room, light room, information and equipment used in dry and wet boring, 3D representations of mines and more with information posted on the displays. You can walk up into the mine head if you are so inclined to see how the ore chutes operated. We spent about two hours here without realizing it. Very interesting museum. Staff are very personable, answered questions and suggested reading material for more on the subject. Very good, family friendly stop.

I came here right after the Visitor Center changed their hours, so the official NPS website didn't…read morereflect the new hours. The change was apparently posted to their Facebook page a few days before though. And so I arrived to a closed Visitor Center. It seemed like I wasn't the only one, as there were a handful of other cars that pulled up into the parking lot. Oh well. I went on the Siege Area Trail which is 1.2 miles round trip. The trailhead has an interpretive brochure that explains points of interest on the trail, which made it easy to picture the events that occurred during the battle. For some reason, I couldn't see or missed some numbered stops on the trail, so it was somewhat confusing. Maybe the trail needs some updating to make them more visible? Overall, this is a somber visit to a battlefield that was not mentioned in my school textbooks. It's a reminder that we should not forget history.

These are the grounds where the US military attacked the Nez Perce in an attempt to remove them…read morefrom the area and stick them on a reservation. Unfortunately it was snowing on the day we visited (yes, in May!) So we couldn't really see the battefield, nor walk around outside. The visitor's center is very informative though and there's even a 20 min film you can watch to learn about the history of the attacks. Highly recommend stopping by if you're into history or national parks. Don't forget your NPS passport book!

One of the largest and best preserved ghost towns in the country. Very impressive and not…read morecommercialized whatsoever like the ghost towns you see in California. Everything has been well preserved and left exactly as it was. An absolute must-see if you're ever visiting or passing through Montana. Bannack was established in 1862 as a gold mining destination. The rich history was fascinating to learn about -- complete with a story about a crooked sheriff who was hanged from the gallows (which are still standing!). We went into almost all of the buildings and explored unsupervised. Such a fun and worthwhile experience. Price per vehicle is only $6 and you pay on the honor system. They accept cash or check. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra $2 for the Bannack self-guided tour pamphlet. It includes all the history you need to know, plus pictures and a map of the town. Restrooms don't have flushing toilets but they were super clean and nice to use.

Very interesting,however the numbering on the buildings was confusing, very few buildings had…read moreanything more than an old stove and a bunch of old wooden chairs. One house reeked of mold, many of the houses looked like they would collapse at any point and they were letting people in them, I'd say it needs significant restoration efforts to be worth revisiting. Because some of those houses needed to be blocked off because the walls were like, separating. And I was very displeased with the interiors because they were quite boring and I feel like I drove multiple hours to see a museum about old rickety antique store chairs. The workers didn't have much information.

This is a great place to take the family to visit! Relive the old days of Dredge mining and get a…read moretour of the dredge. We have been there a number of times and its always interesting. Up the road from the Dredge is Custer, an old mining town with some great history and events during the year. And its just beautiful up there, take some time to hike around and enjoy the great Idaho Outdoors. Not far from Stanley Idaho, and along the Salmon River where you can find hot springs to soak in and lots of areas to camp.

My trip was in June 2012 I've done two multi day trips down…read morethe Grand Canyon and wanted to try another famous float. I'm glad I picked Middle Fork Rapid Transit and The Middle Fork river. Great food and great guides. One of the owners (Grant) came along for the first two days of the trip before flying out. Grant often answered the phone and answered all my questions. This is the only river they do and being family owned, is what helped sell me on rafting with them. They even accomdated my camper that I needed to plug in for the week I was gone so the batteries would stay charged. They also offer a discount on return customers. One old timer on our trip came back just about every year. .

WOW! What a fabulous trip! We had heard that this would be a fantastic experience, but everything…read moreway exceeded our expectations. The crew was so friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and went out of their way to make us comfortable and happy. We had beautiful trombone music in the evening and again in the morning, signaling breakfast. The food? Well, suffice it to say, I actually gained 2 lbs! Gourmet food...delicious! Everything was so well organized and easy. The people we traveled with have become lifelong friends now. The Middle Fork? Gorgeous, breathtaking...and the guides knew stories and geological information that was really interesting and educational as well. Tim & I highly recommend this trip. You'll love it!!!