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"The South Fork is an incredible river trip. I am dedicated to chasing wild rivers around the world. The South Fork continues to be one of the greatest stretches I've ever run. The combination of incredible scenery, world class whitewater and fantastic fishing all in one of the most remote settings in the lower 48, add up to making it as magical as it is." - Jon Kittell outside his home on the Salmon River in Riggins, Idaho. • For more stories from those who love the South Fork, and the entire Salmon River, visit our website. 📸: @idahoavadventures • #mer2018 #mostendangeredrivers #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #savethesouthforksalmon #southforksalmonalliance #peopleofthesouthforksalmon #nonewmines #waterbeforegold #protectwhatyoulove #idahoisthebest #runidahorivers #wildidaho #exploreidaho #idahoriversunited
Join us for a night of celebrating Idaho's Wild and Scenic rivers in honor of 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This piece of legislation protects some of the most remote and scenic places in the United States. Come to @idahoriversports for an expedition down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River and up to the jagged Big Horn Crags. . We are so excited for an excellent expedition presentation Tuesday, September 18 at 6pm. Join us! . We will raffle goodies from Idaho River Sports, a 75 L YETI Panga Dry Bag and a Kokatat rescue vest! . 📸: @adamewirth #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #idahome #exploreidaho #idahoisthebest #protectwhatyoulove #wildandscenic #skithebackcountry #middleforksalmon #bighorncrags #wildsalmoncountry
Late summer rivers flow beautifully and scarcely over smoothed, molded rocks. As we transition from summer to fall, our favorite rivers shift to new shapes and depths. Every season on Idaho's rivers is beautiful, unique and somewhat romantic. Well don't just take our word for it, get out there and fall in love all for yourself. . This is Selway Falls, a magical place along the Wild and Scenic, Selway River. Flow changes are seen so clearly here, amongst the crystal waters of one of Idaho's finest protected rivers. The Selway was one of the eight original rivers included with the Middle Fork of the Clearwater, back in 1968. Celebrate 50 years of Wild and Scenic with us by finding your river and protecting it forever. Be a river's voice, as not everyone can hear it as loudly. . . . 📸: @idahoavadventures #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #protectidahosrivers #fallinlove #seeidaho #selwayriver #selwayfalls #fallinidaho #riveradvocacy #wildandscenicforever #wildandscenic #wildrivers #wildandscenicidaho
"We all live downstream." . "Water is more precious than Midas Gold." . We are honored to have participated in the community-driven, Rally for the South Fork Salmon. It is clear that people are concerned and have major doubts about mining at Stibnite. It's amazing to have seen over 200 people listening to passionate voices from the West Central Mountains speak from their hearts. . Thank you for the invite! We're here to support you. #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #savethesouthforksalmon #southforksalmonalliance #peopleofthesouthforksalmon #nonewmines #waterbeforegold #protectwhatyoulove #waterismorepreciousthangold #supportthesouthfork #preservationoverprofits #idahoriversunited #rallyforthesouthfork
Lonesome Larry American Lager. Thanks @sockeyebrew for an amazing beer for our 2018 Sawtooth Salmon Festival! #salmon #idahosalmon #idahorivers #idahome #idaho #wildsalmon #sockeyebrewing #lonesomelarry #whyiloveariver
We always love getting on the water with Devon Barker-Hicks and her Dare to Kayak program, which teaches local kids how to kayak, as well as an appreciation for the rivers that make the sport possible. Here’s the crew lining up at Mill Wave after an IRU presentation about wild rivers, wild fish and wild kids. • 📸: @westernperspective • • #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #salmonriver #riggins #wildrivers #kayaking #whitewaterkayaking #whitewater
“Something about being in that majestic river valley with nothing but my kayak and gear made for some of the best summer days of my life.” -Colby Bishop, Seattle, Washington, talking about the South Fork of the Salmon River where a huge open-pit mine threatens the river • 📸: Courtesy Colby Bishop • #idahorivers #mer2018 #idaho #idahome #rivers #kayaking #kayakingadventures #salmonriver #cleanwater #southforksalmonriver #morepreciousthangold #whyiloveariver #idahoexplored #riverlove #getoutside #getoutandplay
Big Springs at the headwaters of the Henry’s Fork pumps more than 120 million gallons of water each day into the Island Park Caldera. This extremely popular float through lodgepole pine forests is a designated National Water Trail. The river also boasts legendary huge trout. • #idahorivers #riverside #kayaking #rivers #kayakingadventures #idaho #idahome #islandpark #paddling #class1 #idahoexplored #publicland
Summer is an easy time to easily express gratitude for the Boise River. Here we paddle, play, float, meditate, swim and fish, and more. This river is the lifeblood of Boise and the Treasure Valley. The city of trees wouldn't be much without the cold, swift, Boise River. • You'd do a lot to give back to your local river, right? Perfect. Join us tonight with @unitedbyblue, @keystonestation, @shopshiftboutique, @proofeyewear for a lovely evening cleaning the Boise River. These companies are what's it's all about, giving back to what sustains us, water! • Tonight from 5 -7pm, find us in the northwest corridor of Ann Morrison park for games, swag and river-love! • Think of all the Boise River does for you. Take some time to give back!
Tiny fireworks exploding to celebrate Idaho's rivers! • Wild places in Idaho are always worth celebrating. Get out there and explore and enjoy our beautiful country. Then when you come back, use your democratic power to vote for those who want to protect what you love. Use your democratic voice to speak for places that we cannot loose. • Happy 4th of July. Go out and see what already makes America great. • 📸: @idahoavadventures • #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #idahome #protectwhatyoulove #speakforsalmon #speakfortherivers #getoutthere #loveidahorivers #supportyourvalues #weloverivers #idahoriversunited #americaisalreadygreat
Cayuse Creek is a beautiful fly-fishing stream that feeds Kelly Creek near the headwaters of the North Fork Clearwater River. This Wild and Scenic candidate flows through a gorgeous and remote class III gorge that doesn’t see much boating traffic. • 📸: Wendy Jones • #idahorivers #idaho #idahome #kayaking #rafting #paddlingidaho #wilderness #wildandscenic #exploreidaho
Perhaps one of the most revered rivers, the Middle Fork of the Salmon. This river has inspired policy and poets, brought people together, and torn them apart. . Rivers invite us to explore often unseen landscapes, and define unknown parts of ourselves. This time of year, thousands are experiencing what arguably makes Idaho the best state, our rivers. . Idaho's rivers always need a voice, for the language of the river is not known to many. But, for those of us who know how to listen, the messages are loud and clear. . Support Idaho Rivers United, your river guardians, your salmon stewards, and your fellow river fluent friends. 📸: @idahoavadventures #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #idahome #exploreidaho #idahoisthebest #protectwhatyoulove #supportrivers #supportyourvalues #nonprofitsuccess #makeadifference #idahoriversunited
"Since we all live downstream, we all must take care of the headwaters. That is my reason for loving the whole Salmon watershed." -Devon Barker-Hicks, Little Salmon, Idaho. • For more stories from those who love the South Fork of the Salmon River and to learn why this river is one of America's Most Endangered Rivers, visit our website. • 📸: courtesy of @devonbarkerhicks #mer2018 #mostendangeredrivers #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #savethesouthforksalmon #southforksalmonalliance #peopleofthesouthforksalmon #nonewmines #waterbeforegold #protectwhatyoulove #idahoisthebest #kayakidaho #wildidaho #exploreidaho #idahoriversunited
We’re proud to have helped designate the Bruneau River as a federally protected Wild and Scenic river in 2009. Now, nine years later, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The Bruneau is easily as deserving as any river in the nation. • 📸: @westernperspective • #wildandscenic #idahome #whitewaterkayaking #idahorivers #rivers #wildandscenicriver #canyon #landscapephotography
This is Clear Creek, a tributary of the South Fork of the Payette near Lowman. The creek’s upper basin burned hot in the Pioneer Fire a few years ago and is growing back slow. The lower canyon, meanwhile, is full of timber, blooming syringa and arrowleaf balsamroot right now. • 📸: @westernperspective • #idahorivers #idaho #idahome #springtime #idahoexplored #idaholove #riverlove #whyiloveariver
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