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2018 HOT SPRINGS & HIKERS SPECIAL

March 14, 2018 by Colin Hughes

The shower at Sunflower hot springs!
ABOUT THE TRIP

Join the “Hughes Crew” for the 2018 Hot Springs and Hikers Special on Idaho’s famous Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The Middle Fork of the Salmon is one of the “Original Eight” Wild & Scenic Rivers, and is universally considered the Crown Jewel of the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System.

Central Idaho’s snowpack is 100% of normal. This trip will feature exhilarating rapids and strong river flows that provide extra time to experience the amazing features offered on the “banks of the Middle Fork.” The trip will focus on visiting natural hot springs, historic cabins, pictographs, and hikes throughout the Middle Fork canyon. It will be the perfect oppertunity to visit the Middle Fork in the vast “Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness”. The largest mountain wilderness in the Continental United States.

TRIP DETAILS

  • Middle Fork of the Salmon River
  • June 4-8, 2018
  • 5 Days/ 4 Nights
  • Meet in Stanley, ID
  • All-Inclusive Trip
  • Pre-Trip meeting at River 1 in Stanley, ID on 06/03/18 @ 7:00 PM
RATES
  • $2060/ADULT
  • $1950/YOUTH
DEPOSIT:
  • $550/PERSON
BOOK YOUR HOT SPRINGS & HIKERS TRIP NOW
PHOTO GALLERY
The amazing Sheepeater hot springs!
Beautiful destinations on hikes in the Frank Church! Overlooking Tappan Falls.
The Flying-B Ranch
Pictographs at Shark Fin Rock.
The pools at the Sunflower hot springs.
Hiking up Big Creek the largest tributary to the Middle Fork.
The infamous Loon Creek hot springs.
Hiking across the Cow Creek flats and up Loon Creek to Loon Creek hot springs.
Peering out of the Loon Creek hot springs.
Hiking down the Loon Creek Trail.
Enjoying the riverside Hospital Bar hot springs
Sitting on a rock looking across the Sheepeater hot springs bench.

To learn more about the company and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River check out our website by following the links below, and don’t forget to give us a like on Facebook!MIDDLE FORK SALMON RIVER

HRE FACEBOOK PAGE

We look forward to seeing you on the river!

Our Very Best,

The Hughes Crew

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Client Testimonials

I want to express my sincere appreciation to you and your crew at Hughes River Expeditions for a first-class trip down the Salmon River last week…. (It) left me with a strong desire to trade in the tie and computer for a kayak and oar!
R. Sherwood, Portland, OR (1991)
Rafting on the Grande Ronde was really nice. And bears, snakes, eagles, etc. made it all the more memorable. My kids had a great time! Musically, it was the bet yet. Thanks again for your vision of putting a jazz float on your itinerary.
D. Mendenhall, Lakeville, MN (2011)
The boys worked so very hard to make our river experience a truly memorable one!!…I didn’t feel we were able to give them a proper good-bye! This being my only regret of a near-perfect trip; you have a great group working for you and we can’t wait to join you again soon.
C & J Nichols, Manhattan Beach, CA (2005)
How fortunate we all were to be with Hughes on this biggest adventure of our lives. When the 6 of us got back to Boise last Thursday night, we agreed it was the best vacation we had ever had. Thank you for providing the ingredients that made it so wonderful. Your boatman crew is superb… The food was over-the-top good…. We never felt rushed – the pieces of each day seemed to fit just right… We learned so many new things and were challenged to try things we’d never done. What a memory we…
The Moores, Durham, NC (2008)
We just wanted to thank you for the trip of a lifetime (although we plan to try again next year). We had a marvelous time on the Middle Fork. Your staff was incredible. The entire experience was life changing. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Idaho. Thank you for introducing us to some wonderful new friends – the guide crew… You will hear from us soon when it’s time to make reservations for next year.
M. Graham, Barrington, IL (2004)
All hands had a great time…. The guides were amazing…. and they are friends for life. We can’t wait to re-schedule another trip! Thanks so much for making it one of the best Family Trips we’ve ever taken EVER.
S. Elliott, Meredian, ID (2013)
I want to thank you for a great time on the river! It was a fantastic experience for me! It turned out to be all that I expected,…and much more!…I am planning on returning next year with my family!… I think the Salmon River Canyon trip, same as we just took with Capital associates, would be perfect for us.
G. Ireland, Chapel Hill, NC (2000)
Thanks for another world class trip! … All the best!
P. Vial, Seattle, WA (2011)
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)
Nita and I loved the trip on the Middle Fork – Nita’s second trip with Hughes – my third. The guests and guides made it extra special. We enjoyed meeting Colin – he was great! We’d met Aaron and Ryan 4 years ago. Ryan’s hair was awesome. We spent a lot of time with Buzz – great guy who gave us some good book reading recommendations. Marshall and Barker are kicks! We are going to plan the Grande Ronde next summer.
C. Staresinich, Centreville, VA (2010)
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