Hells Canyon Raft River Blog
HCR Summer 2020
It’s springtime, so naturally we are thinking about being on the river with you. The baby chicks are here and chirping nonstop, the garden is springing to life in the long hours of Idaho daylight, and the gear is shined up and ready for another season on the river....
River trips in Hells Canyon- Keep dreaming and planning…
“I understand that everything is connected, that all roads meet, and that all rivers flow into the same sea.” -Paolo Coelho We hope this finds you safe and healthy and adjusting to a new “normal” as we all try our best to get through the rapids in front of us. It is...
River trips- What to pack?
Packing for an overnight river rafting trip in Idaho might sound daunting, but it’s easier than it sounds – especially with a bit of expert guidance. We’ve been doing this a long time and after hundreds of trips down the river, we’ve got this packing thing down to a...
A couple of our own, HCR crew and family
If you’ve been on a river rafting trip, you know that your guides can be the most important factor in the whole experience. They are the lifeblood of your adventure. Although there are countless reasons to experience Hells Canyon or the Salmon River from the vantage...
When is the best time to visit Hells Canyon?
When is the best time to take a Multi-Day River trip in Hells Canyon on the Snake River? Anytime you can get out on the river is always the answer. Our Snake River / Hells Canyon river trips start in May, ending in late September. Throughout the summer we have a...
Rafting Adventures: 3, 4 or 5- days?
You are thinking about a Hells Canyon river trip (great decision!) but you’re not sure whether to book our 3-, 4-, or 5-day rafting trip? Here’s our take on it: any amount of time you can get on the river is an exceptional experience. Each moment of river time brings...
Family Rafting with Hells Canyon Raft
6 Reasons to Book Your Family Rafting Trip Right Now You have a lot of choices about where to go and what to do for your next family vacation. Adventures around the world beckon. But we have the perfect trip already planned for you. If you want a family adventure with...
Cooking on the River, dutch oven style
Dutch Oven Riverside Cooking with Hells Canyon Raft A rafting trip with Hells Canyon Raft always includes hearty and delicious meals cooked for you by our multi-talented guides. They can provide you a day packed with river excitement and then whip up an unforgettable...
Hells Canyon Raft’s fleet, you choose.
One of the unique things about Hells Canyon Raft trips is your ability to try out all of the different types of boats we offer. Whether you’re on a Salmon River rafting trip or a Snake River trip through Hells Canyon, you’ll have the opportunity to experience oar...
River Trips through Hells Canyon, When is the best time?
We sit back in the Hells Canyon Raft office watching it snow today, anticipating the spring when all this snow turns into a river. The river season is just 5 months away. I am always amazed when I stand on the bank of a huge river like the Snake River through Hells...