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Owyhee Canyonlands Trip – May 17-21, 2016

March 13, 2016 by Hughes River Expeditions

Oregon Whitewater Rafting

It is a rare occurrence to be above 100% snow-pack in the Owyhee Canyonlands watershed. Currently at 115% of normal we are sure to have the opportunity to run this gorgeous, exciting and remote canyon! To put that into perspective this drainage can run dry for up to a decade at a time! So join the Hughes Crew in bringing back the Owyhee Canyonlands in 2016 and doing a rain dance for the seasons to come!

Available 2016 Trips

We are currently filling spots on our May 17-21, 2016 4 day Oregon rafting trip. Contact us today or book online to reserve your spot!

Happy Holidays from HRE

December 19, 2015 by Hughes River Expeditions

Happy Holidays from the Hughes Crew

As the seasons change and the ground cover turns from leaves to snow, we begin to think about yet another summer on the water with our friends and family. It is difficult to be caught in thought of a beautiful snowy day without the image of that snow melting and boats unrolling at a put-in for a wilderness river coming to mind.

With consistent and bountiful storms here in the Northwest and Central Idaho we are looking forward to a great summer with plentiful flows. The Hughes Family and Crew would love to take this chance to invite you and yours out for a premiere, all-inclusive, backcountry river trip vacation. Wonderful camps, exciting rapids, hiking, fishing, and fabulous meals with family and friends make this sure to be the vacation for you in 2016.

Check-Out the Brand New HRE Website

We have a brand new website! Follow the links below to the specific trip of your desires or to the general website.

Did you know you can now book your next vacation on the Hughes River Expeditions website?

You can even use Gift Cards for a trip under the tree! Check out the site and give us a call at the HRE Office at 1-800-262-1882.

Hughes River’s Salmon River Canyons Video

by UrLife Media

Come along for a preview of a Salmon River Canyons rafting trip. Production by Jack Giarraputo – UrLife Media.

Summer 2015 Idaho Rafting Update

June 1, 2015 by Hughes River Expeditions

There’s Still Time to Book 2015

The 2015 river season is just around the corner and there is still time for you to book your next family vacation. Hughes River Expeditions is very excited to start their 39th season in the business, and would love to have you and yours on the river.

Jerry and Carole raised their three kids on the rivers. We love family river trips, and we do them very well. Give us a call. A family river trip will enrich your relationships, and make unforgettable memories.

A Little River in Your Kitchen

Hughes River Guide, Bob Madrazo, cooking some delectable “Hughes style-cut” pork chops.

Bob was a collegiate football player, he even played against (and tackled) O.J. Simpson. During the off season Bob works in the Sailing industry from Monterrey, CA all the way to the Bahamas and beyond. This season will be Bob’s 32nd with H.R.E. Thanks for boating with us, Bob!

Check out Our River Menu. Pork chops are featured night three of our Middle Fork Salmon trips. The meal also includes butternut squash, stir-fry, and beer-bread. We top it off with our Pineapple Upside Down fresh from a dutch oven. We have a great restaurant but we’re hard to find. We move about 15 river miles daily.

Specialty Trips

Robby Durran and Tony Herold jamming on the river. Good food equals good times! We would love to see you on the river this Summer!

Hughes River Expeditions offer trips on the Snake River, Middle Fork of the Salmon, Salmon River,and Grande Ronde rivers. 2015 is the 39th year Jerry Hughes and Carole Finley have owned and operated Hughes River Expeditions, Inc. on the back-country rivers of Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Experience counts, and we have plenty. 2015 will be Jerry’s 50th year working as a professional river guide. Join the Hughes Crew on the river!

Sincerely,

Jerry, Carole & Colin
Hughes River Expeditions, Inc.