Photo Gallery: Middle Fork of the Salmon River in August

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August 26, 2024 | Adventure Experts, Adventure Travel Gallery


MT Sobek’s CFO, Trevor, just wrapped up his first adventure on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River! His family and friends soaked in the stunning scenery, enjoyed thrilling water activities, and experienced the rush of whitewater rafting with our top-notch river guides.

The trip was packed with memorable moments, including a surprise birthday celebration for Kristin and Isaac, guests on the trip!

“What an amazing experience I had with my family and friends on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River! The guides were absolutely fabulous. I could not imagine a more perfect set of individuals to safely navigate us through the rapids and make this complete fun for everyone.
We were blown away by how the guides customized the trip to ensure we all had a great time. They made it so special for the kids, from the shoulder races, the birthday cake, the slip and slide, the games of ninja, the hair braiding, the juggling–it never stopped!
All this happened with the backdrop of the Middle Fork’s spectacular scenery and heart-pumping rapids. This is a perfect jewel of a trip, one that we will all cherish for the rest of our lives.”

— Trevor W. MT Sobek CFO | Middle Fork of the Salmon 75-Mile River Rafting

Day 1: Arriving in Salmon, Idaho


The adventure began in the charming town of Salmon, Idaho, where, after a trip orientation, the group enjoyed a sweet treat at Salmon Scoops, the local ice cream parlor.

local ice cream parlor in Salmon, Idaho called Salmon Scoops - a local treat!

eating cotton candy ice cream from a local ice cream parlor, Salmon Scoops, in Salmon, Idaho

Day 2: Flying into Indian Creek


The real excitement began as the group boarded a private flight into the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.


boarding flight into the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness with the group and guides
looking below at the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on board the flight

Everyone arrives at the riverside camp for a yummy meal. And then it is time to board the boats and traverse Pongo rapids!


Middle Fork rafting adventure on a paddle boat in the rapids in Idaho

kids enjoying paddle boats in the rapids in Idaho Middle Fork

more guests using the floatable duckies in the Middle Fork on the second day in Idaho

A snapshot of their first meal at the campground!

meals at the Middle Fork campground in Idaho
guides leading us through a hike near the riverside with guests on Idaho Middle Fork near campground


Day 3: Hot Springs and More Exploration


August brings lower rapids to the Middle Fork, making it the perfect time for playing, fishing, hiking, and swimming. The group made a pit stop at a beautiful hot spring. Then they went on their way downstream, keeping their eyes peeled for mountain goats and bighorn sheep!


visiting the hot springs in Idaho Middle Fork in August

hitting the whitewater rapids during paddle boat to downstream in Idaho Middle Fork

on the oar boat with kids and our rafting guides going downstream in Idaho Middle Fork in August

Day 4: Pictographs and Play


The rafting guides shared the rich history of Idaho’s Middle Fork, including a fascinating tour of ancient pictographs and dwellings left by the Sheepeaters Tribe.


leading rafting guide Paul Britt shows kids pictographs and tools the Sheepeaters tribe used in the ancient days in Idaho

The day was filled with stops at scenic spots, including a horse ranch, and ended with s’mores around the campfire at the Whitey Cox campground.

pit stop to see horse ranch, ice cream, hot springs, and a picnic lunch in Idaho's Middle Fork on day four
smoking smores in campground during trip to the Idaho Middle Fork
enjoying dinner at beautiful island in Idaho Middle Fork with guests

Day 5-6: Rapids, hot springs, and the Impassable Canyon


The adventure continued with thrilling rapids, more hot springs, and a rafting journey through the stunning Impassable Canyon. The group enjoyed every moment on the river, from paddling through rapids to floating along in kayaks.


happy guests with Paul Britt in the back in Idaho river rafting trip in Middle Fork
guests leaving for Day five to most thrilling Tappan rapids on Idaho Middle Fork

On the river they go!

happy people on floating kayaks on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River
rafting low rapids season in sun in August in Idaho Middle Fork

reading map of Idaho Middle Fork while on floatable oar boat

group on paddle boat in water with paddles in Idaho Middle Fork rafting trip

Day 7: Final day and birthday celebration


The last day on the river was marked by a surprise birthday celebration for Kristin and Isaac, complete with a delicious cinnamon cake.


surprise birthday celebration with cinnamon cake for last day at Idaho Middle Fork
Happiest of birthdays to Kristin and Isaac!

honorary photo with all the guests at final day of trip in August in Middle Fork

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Final photo with the group


The trip concluded with a final group photo, capturing memories that will last a lifetime.


final photo with the rafting guides on day seven of Idaho Middle Fork trip

What are you waiting for? Experience the Middle Fork for yourself! Make this summer unforgettable with an adventure down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Explore our Idaho Middle Fork trips and start planning your next great adventure today!>>