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2017 Specialty Trips

November 21, 2016 by Colin Hughes

2017 Specialty Trips
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Pruitts Castle, Lower Owyhee
#1) OWYHEE CANYONLANDS
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The Owyhee Canyonlands are a vast and primitive desert region.  Flora and Fauna are incredible here in the spring, making this trip ideal for spring wild flower seekers.  Fun white water, wonderful camping, hot springs and incredible scenery. You are sure to love the Owyhee!

Trip Details

  • Meet in Boise, ID
  • Rome, OR to Birch Creek, OR
  • 50 Miles
  • 5 Days/ 4 Nights
  • Class II to IV-
Dates Length Adult Youth
April 27-May 1 5 Days $1775 $1600
May 4-8 5 Days $1775 $1600
*Click Dates Above to Book Now
Book Owyhee Canyonlands Trip Now
#2) TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE RIVER TRIPS
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Map of Total Solar Eclipse Path

View the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on a deluxe multi-day rafting trip!  August 21, 2017 offers an opportunity to experience a solar eclipse.  Central Idaho is an excellent location for viewing the event!

MIDDLE FORK SALMON SOLAR ECLIPSE 

Trip Details:

  • Meet in Stanley, ID
  • Indian Creek, ID to Cache Bar, ID
  • 75 Miles
  • 6 Days/ 5 Nights
  • Class II-IV
  • Solar Eclipse 5th Day
Dates Length Adult Youth
August 17-22 6 Days $2330 $2215
*Click Dates Above to Book Now
Book the Middle Fork Salmon Solar Eclipse Trip

SALMON RIVER CANYONS SOLAR ECLIPSETrip Details:

  • Meet in Lewiston, ID
  • Hammer Creek, ID to Lewiston, ID
  • 50-60 Miles
  • 5 Days/ 4 Nights
  • Class II-IV
  • Solar Eclipse 2nd Day
Dates Length Adult Youth
August 20-24 5 Days $1785 $1620
*Click Dates Above to Book Now
Book the Salmon Canyons Solar Eclipse Trip
#3) MIDDLE FORK SALMON – LATE SUMMER
BLUE RIBBON FLY FISHING TRIPS
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From late August through the end of September is the crux of Blue Ribbon fly fishing on the Middle Fork of the Salmon!  The river changes from very good fishing to exceptional fishing!

Trip Details

  • Meet in Stanley, ID
  • Indian Creek, ID to Cache Bar, ID
  • 75 Miles
  • 5 Days/ 4 Nights or 6 Days/ 5 Nights
  • Class II-IV
Dates Length Adult Youth
August 25-29 5 Days $1940 $1835
September 2-6 5 Days $1940 $1835
September 11-16 6 Days $2330 $2215
September 20-25 6 Days $2330 $2215

*Click Dates Above to Book Now

Fishing Boat Prices
Adult Youth
5 Day Fishing Boat $2740 $2740
6 Day Fishing Boat $3230 $3230
*2 fisherman required to book a fishing boat
Book your Late Summer Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing Trip
#4) ANNUAL JAZZ TRIP 2017
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This is one of our most popular trips each year!  Dave Mendenhall and his band of world-class musicians play a jazz set every evening.  World-class entertainment in world class wilderness.  You will love it!

Trip Details:

  • Meet in Stanley, ID
  • Indian Creek, ID to Cache Bar, ID
  • 75 Miles
  • 6 Days/ 5 Nights
  • Class II-IV
Dates Length Adult Youth
 August 17-22 6 Days $2330 $2215
*Click Dates Above to Book Now
Book the Middle Fork Salmon Jazz Trip
#5) ANNUAL HOT-SPRINGERS & HIKERS SPECIAL
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With good spring flows we are able to cruise down river through spectacular whitewater in a hurry!  Due to the speed of travel on the river we are able to take advantage of all the best hikes and hot springs along the way!

Trip Details:

  • Meet in Stanley, ID
  • Boundary Creek, ID or Indian Creek, ID to Cache Bar, ID
  • 75-100 Miles
  • 6 Days/ 5 Nights
  • Class II-IV
Dates Length Adult Youth
June 13-18 6 Days $2330 $2215
*Click Dates Above to Book Now
Book the Hot-Springers & Hikers Trip 

Find out more about our 2017 river season on our website, at our facebook page or feel free to send us an email or give us a call!

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*Follow the links above to their respective pages.

We Look Forward to Seeing you on the River!Our Very Best,

The Hughes Crew

phone: 800-262-1882
email: [email protected]

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Client Testimonials

What a wonderful trip and fantastic guides!  Thank you!
Dolezal, Chester, ID (2021)
You guys and gal did a superb job of making this trip enjoyable and memorable. We admire your skill, your friendly demeanor and, especially your teamwork.You made us feel special!
Members of the Spruce Creek Rod & Gun Club, PA (2008)
“I am so happy to have gotten to spend time with you in your environment.  You clearly found your niche those years ago.  I/we had a great time.  I met some very interesting people and have new friends.  River time is curative of almost all ills.  It was great for me in many ways.  You have a great team.  You are turning over the reins to a very competent young man – Colin.  I look forward to more river trips with your outfit…”
J. Menzner, Boise, ID (2016)
The trip was great – Such a beautiful canyon and river, we had a wonderful time! Great beauty, many laughs and wonderful food! Will be back again soon!
L. Thomas, Camp Sherman, OR (2005)
We really enjoyed our trip this past week on the Middle Fork. My daughter, Barrie (6 years old) had a great time. I don’t think I have ever seen her have as much fun.
B. Wright, Cleveland, MS (2006)
Thank you for another outstanding trip. You guys always go the extra mile to make these trips awesome! Buzz, Aaron, Marshall, Matt, and Colin were fabulous guides (as always)! The company, the food, and the wilderness – you couldn’t ask for anything better! Thank you so very much! I would so much like to be back on the river, listening to the calming (and rushing) water, soaking up the sun and fresh air, enjoying the solitude and peacefulness …with good friends.
M. Proce, Knoxville, MD (2009)
Thank you so much to you and your team for a fabulous trip! … As you know, this was my first river-rafting and camping trip and you and your team made it a fantastic experience…. Thank you for a wonderful memory!
K. Peters, San Francisco, CA (2014)
What an outstanding operation!  This company’s river guides are the best I’ve come across.  My family has rafted the Grand Canyon, Cataract Canyon, and a host of others with professional guides.  Hughes company was by far and away the best we have ever used.  Everything they did was excellent.  The food was incredible, the service top notch, and their staff and guides were warm, fun, and very attentive.  Don’t hesitate to book with this company!
P. Lowe, Ogden, UT (2018)
I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that our trip down the Middle Fork was such a very, very special time for us that it will remain in our hearts and minds for years to come. Very seldom does a week go by that we don’t mention something that we did or learned on the river, and as the years turn to decades… I know we will always cherish your companionship.
J. Lehman, Dallas, TX (1986)
Thank you to my guides and other guests.  The sky, the land, the river were all awesome.  This was a most memorable adventure.
Cote, Levittown, NY (2021)
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