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Idaho River Rafting with Hughes River Expeditions

Idaho River Rafting with Hughes River Expeditions

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Hughes River Expeditions has been outfitting world-class river rafting and fly fishing vacations on rivers in the West since 1976. You will find us on some of the West’s most spectacular whitewater rivers: Idaho’s famous Middle Fork of the Salmon, Main Salmon -River of No Return & Salmon River Canyons, as well as the amazing Selway River.

Hughes River Expeditions is licensed by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board and permitted by the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to outfit extended river trips through Idaho’s Federal Public Lands.  Incredibly, 61.65% of Idaho is Federal Land. Middle Fork of the Salmon,  Main Salmon – River of No Return, and Selway all flow through large Wilderness Areas managed by the US Forest Service. The Salmon River Canyons  flow through lonely Public Resource Lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

HRE also runs multiple famous fly fishing and scenic rivers in Central & Western Montana such as the: Dearborn River, Clark Fork River- Alberton Gorge, Upper & Lower Clark Fork River, Bitterroot River, Blackfoot River, and the Missouri River.

The “Hughes Crew” is what distinguishes Hughes River Expeditions from other outfits. They have exceptional river skills and years of experience. Each is an expert outdoor cook, and their diverse backgrounds and personalities make our multi-generational family rafting vacations memorable and fun for everyone. River Rafting with Hughes River Expeditions offers a casual style, reflecting the best of Western warmth and hospitality. And, always – safety first when rafting with Hughes River Expeditions.

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Idaho River Rafting with Hughes River Expeditions

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Client Testimonials

What I really wanted to write about is how, once again, the guides were what made the trip. Of course the river, the rapids, the scenery, the food, etc. was stupendous, but the collection of extraordinary people is what we’ll remember most. They all work incredibly hard but never made any of us feel they are inconvenienced. They not only made lifelong memories for us but really have played a part in the development of our children. Their gift will always be treasured. I’ll let them tell you … Read more
L. Bower, Chevy Chase, MD (2000)
I am still having dreams of rapids, cutthroat, and beautiful scenery. Many thanks again to your crew for the best trip of my life…. We WILL be back!
W. Davey, Coeur d’Alene, ID (2014)
Thanks for the great river trip. The people on the trip and the guides were wonderful and entertaining. Food was fantastic, and of course, the scenery and fishing were great. On a scale of 1-10 I give the trip a 15!… Hope to see you on the river next year… Run river run!
D. Ambrose, Ellensburg, WA (2010)
…the wonderful six days we spent on the Middle Fork with your terrific crew. From beginning to end, they were a special team making sure that all twenty three of us were happy, satiated (what great food!), and content…
S. Robertson, Sun Valley, ID (2015)
We just got back from our Middle Fork trip with Hughes….  It simply could not have been better.
Beckley, Eugene, OR (2021)
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)
Thanks to the great Hughes crew!
Nichols, Langley, WA (2021)
Thanks for another great trip. It’s always great to see you again. The guide lineup was spectacular. I especially enjoyed getting to know Colin a little bit better. What a great guy! I will be in touch sometime in the near future to discuss our next Hughes’ river adventure.
J. Timberlake, Athens, GA. (2012)
“Boy, we sure had a great time.  Can’t wait to do it again.”
L. Larsen, Tacoma, WA (2016)
Thank you… Your guides were among the best I ever witnessed.  I told Colin the same and that the Selway is the best river trip in the West.  What a canyon and forest.
  J. Moodey (2019)
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Middle Fork Salmon

Our Middle Fork of the Salmon rafting trip is a spectacular outdoor vacation! The Middle Fork is famous as America's best river rafting trip. From the put-in at Boundary Creek (elevation 5,700 ft.) to … More Info

Main Salmon River

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Our Main Salmon River of No Return rafting trip is a spectacular outdoor vacation! The Main Salmon River is one of the best wilderness river stretches in North America. We float through dense forests,

Salmon River Canyons

Lower Salmon River Gorge - Idaho Roller coaster rapids, perfect swimming water, and wonderful canyonlands. The Salmon River drifts through quiet pools and surges into churning whitewater. Camping on … More Info

Selway River Trip

The Selway River Trip is a premier mountain wilderness, whitewater, camping, and fly fishing trip that flows through beautiful forested canyons.  It is easy to consider the Selway to be the ultimate

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