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“Main Salmon River Trip: The Family Adventure Your Kids Will Talk About Forever”

Learn why generations of families return to the Main Salmon to give the great gift of a river trip to their grandchildren, and why the Main Salmon is hands down the best family vacation on earth!

9 Reasons Travelers Trust WRO With Their River Experience

Choosing a river trip shouldn’t feel like a gamble — but with so many outfitters promising the “best adventure,” it often does. When you’re trusting a company with your safety, your vacation time, and your experience in wild places, the details matter more than flashy photos or bold claims.

We’ve spent years listening to our guests, learning what actually makes a river trip unforgettable — and what can quietly ruin one. From the way our guides are trained, to how we care for the rivers we run, to how we treat every guest on and off the water, there are clear reasons travelers keep choosing us again and again.

This isn’t about being louder than other outfitters. It’s about doing things the right way. Below are the nine reasons guests trust us with their river adventures — and why so many return season after season.

Canyons of the Salmon: A River Beach Vacation

By Jonas Seiler WRO has long operated on the famed ‘Main Salmon’ stretch from Corn Creek near the town of Salmon to Carey Creek near Riggins. Warm water, splashy waves, and beach camping are all highlights. For many years at WRO, rafting on the Salmon River ended at Carey Creek. Luckily, in 2019, we acquired…

A Chance to Save Idaho’s Salmon and Revitalize the Northwest

By: Jonas Seiler Most folks that have done a river trip on the Salmon River have heard the plight of the stream’s native salmon and steelhead. For those that have yet to do a trip, you may be disappointed to hear that the river’s namesake fish are at risk of extinction. Fortunately, there is hope…

Garden Update

Last April and May, when we weren’t boating desert canyon treasures like the Owyhee and the Jarbidge-Bruneau, we took advantage of the time at home to dig into a new gardening endeavor. We figured one thing that could improve the gourmet meals we prepare in the wilderness is more local produce, so we got to…

Aquatic Insects & Fly Fishing Applications on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Article written by Jonas Seiler Every river trip is unique and offers an experience that cannot be replicated. Some offer splashy whitewater, while others offer outstanding scenery, crystal clear water, great hikes, or blue ribbon trout fishing. While all rivers are worth doing, the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is one of the few…

Ridgeline Yurts Deluxe Package

For 2020 we are excited to offer a new option at the Ridgeline Yurts: the deluxe package! With this option you can ski or snowboard all day at Lost Trail. At the end of the day, enjoy a beer around the fire in the lodge while you wait for your snowcat shuttle. At 4:30 your…

2019 Season: In the Rearview

Thinking back on the 2019 summer season, one of the first memories to come to mind is the experience of rowing the new WRO dory down the Salmon River. As a lifelong boatman mostly rowing rafts, I have always wanted a dory. When a friend was selling his this past winter, I decided to add it to…