Hells Canyon Raft River Blog
4 more magical elements of an overnight river trip
Taking an overnight river trip can be an extraordinary adventure, offering a unique blend of excitement, relaxation, and connection with nature. However, for those new to this type of excursion, there are several unexpected elements that can enhance or challenge the...
Hells Canyon, When should I go rafting?
We sit back in the Hells Canyon Raft office watching the piles snow melt, anticipating the spring when all this snow turns into a river. The river season is just a couple months away. I am always amazed when I stand on the bank of a huge river like the Snake River...
Ideas on River Trip Essentials
Winter is here, temperatures dropping, but here at Hells Canyon Raft we are always thinking about our upcoming summer river trips! One of our most frequently asked questions from our guests about to embark on one of our adventures is “What special items would you...
A Chartered Raft Trip Might be the Adventure You’re Looking For
CHARTERED RAFT TRIPS ON THE SNAKE AND LOWER SALMON RIVERS Every trip that Hells Canyon Raft provides is carefully curated to bring our guests the best of what this spectacular area offers. The Hells Canyon Snake River Trips and Salmon River Canyon Trips you’ll find on...
Sharing Hells Canyon Raft Gratitude
Sharing Gratitude This Holiday Season: Top FIVE Things Hells Canyon Raft is Thankful For Whitewater rafting is an exhilarating adventure that brings people closer to nature's power and raw beauty. Our family has been fortunate to immerse ourselves in the world of...
Give the Gift of Adventure!
What if you could find something to make everyone jump up and down and whoop with sheer joy? This year, make your holiday extra bright with the gift of adventure. Consider giving your loved ones an overnight whitewater rafting trip with Hells Canyon Raft. It’s a gift...
HCR’s Girl Guides Make a Splash in Hells Canyon
As any experienced guide will tell you, it takes boatloads of hard work to create a fun and memorable raft trip. Earlier this month, luck conspired to create a unique situation on one of Hells Canyon Raft’s 3-day trips on the Snake River…the entire guide team was made...
USA Today Honors Hells Canyon Raft as the 10 Best Whitewater Rafting Tours in the US
Hells Canyon Raft is proud to share the news that USA Today has AGAIN honored the McCall, Idaho outfitter in its 2024 10Best Reader’s Choice contest for Best Whitewater Rafting Tours in the United States! This is TWO consecutive WINS. Hells Canyon Raft...
The True Secret to an Amazing Hells Canyon Raft Trip?
HCR Guides are the Best in the Business! It’s no secret that whitewater rafting makes for an awesome family vacation. Blasting through rapids, sharing new experiences, getting awestruck by amazing scenery, and enjoying surprisingly delicious river food are all part of...
The Healing Power of Nature
Science Explains How A Hells Canyon Raft Trip Can Heal Your Mind & Body We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. The sounds of a river, the sunlight dancing on rippling water, the fresh clean air – all these things ease our stress, help us relax and...










