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Travel
to Idaho
 Idaho borders Washington,
Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming and the Canadian province of British
Columbia (the Idaho-BC border is 48 miles (77 km)long). The landscape is rugged
with some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the country. It is a Rocky
Mountain state with exciting scenery and enormous natural resources. It’s
been said if you flatten all the mountains in Idaho, the state would be the
size of Texas.
The state has towering, snow-capped mountain ranges,
swirling white rapids, peaceful lakes and steep canyons. The churning waters of
Snake River rush through Hells Canyon, which is deeper than the Grand Canyon.
Shoshone Falls plunges down rugged cliffs from a height greater than that of
Niagara Falls.
Idaho Hotels in...
Boise, the capital and largest city
Blackfoot |
Burley |
Caldwell |
Coeur d'Alene|
Idaho Falls |
Lewiston |
Meridian
Moscow |
Nampa |
Pocatello |
Post Falls |
Rexburg |
Twin Falls
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Rafting
The River of No Return
Richard Chapo
Whitewater rafting is simply a blast, pun intended. This
brings us to the river of no return, an excellent challenge in Idaho.
Idaho is an incredibly beautiful state, a place with no
massive cities or the resulting urban sprawl that comes with them. It is a Rock
Mountains state sitting on the border of Canada and part of Yellowstone
National Park sits within its boundaries. With so much uninhibited nature,
rafting opportunities are plentiful and all variety of categories of rapids can
be found.
The Salmon River is located in the central area of Idaho
and known as “The River of No Return.” If that doesn’t get your
whitewater rafting juices flowing, nothing will!
The Salmon is 425 miles long and drains over 14,000 square
miles of land. It drops a whopping 7,000 feet in elevation from its headwaters
to its final merger with the Snake River. With an elevation drop like that, you
just know the rafting is going to be good.
The top rafting area is on the middle fork of the Salmon
River. The prime area is a 100 mile stretch running through the Frank Church
– River of No Return wilderness area. This section cuts through the second
deepest canyon in North America. It is makes for spectacular viewing and a hair
raising adventure.
Constriction, elevation drops and plenty of obstructions
make the middle fork a top rafting destination. Rapids fall in the category
three and four range, making it an adrenaline rush without major risk. One and
two day trips can be arranged for the middle fork and there are plenty of
rafting companies offering services. Kayaking is also excellent, but you need
to have mastered your rolling technique.
Taking on the river of no return is an absolutely blast
that you will remember for years. Keep in mind it is a popular destination with
over 10,000 people giving it a go each year. Enjoy!
Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of
writing journals.
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Amusement Parks in Idaho
Athol,
ID - Silverwood Theme Park
Located just north of
Coeur
d'Alene, Silverwood is the Northwest's largest theme park, with more than
65 rides, shows, and attractions . Silverwood's theme park is home to four
roller coasters, including two top rated wooden coasters, Timber Terror and
Tremors.
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