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“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
"The wildlife and scenery are so spectacular. I love to sit in camp during a multi-day run down the South Salmon canyon and watch what I call ‘elk TV.’ The hillsides are so lush and green in the springtime. Wildlife abounds throughout the canyon. I have seen everything from bears, sheep (somewhat rare these days), elk, deer, eagles and so much more. I have also had the opportunity to see steelhead on redds below Poverty Flats. What a magical experience. Paddling is my passion, but protection of this watershed for our wildlife and fish is my number one concern. We need to do more to protect our wild salmon.” -Nathan Todd, McCall, 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 Nathan Todd #mer2018 #mostendangeredrivers #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #savethesouthforksalmon #southforksalmonalliance #peopleofthesouthforksalmon #nonewmines #waterbeforegold #protectwhatyoulove #idahoisthebest #kayakidaho #wildidaho #exploreidaho #idahoriversunited
Today is Endangered Species Day. This is Lonesome Larry the only sockeye salmon to return to Idaho in 1992. Larry is an Idaho icon. He spawned hope for the future of his species, and for people who value the treasure of wild salmon. Learn more about his story by following the link in our bio. We want to encourage you to support salmon restoration. We need to boost our efforts for Idaho's incredible wild sockeye salmon. Hatchery programs are only short-term fixes, costly to the public at large. The short-sighted causes for catastrophic decline of this remarkable species remain fixed in place, blocking the way of long term recovery. #endangeredspeciesday #lonesomelarry #wildsexforwildfish #idahoisforspawners #idaho #idahome #idahorivers
It’s that brilliant time of year when you can paddle near any river in Idaho. This is the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River, one of the state’s most outstanding expert-level stretches. • 📸: @rickey.minder • #kayaking #kayakingadventures #idahome #idahorivers #idaho #wildriver #salmonriver #whitewater #whitewaterkayaking #savethesouthfork #waterbeforegold #endangeredriver
Today! We can't do it without you! Idaho is a special place, that gives us so much. Take a moment to give today by contributing to IRU, Idaho's river guardians. . You can help us today for as little as $10! Link in bio. . 📸: IRU archives #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #wildsalmonforever #idahogives #idahoanscare #donate #supportyourvalues #nonprofitsuccess #helpushelpyou #speakfortherivers #protectwhatyoulove #idahoriversunited
Why do you give? Why are Idaho's rivers important to You? We want to know! Tell us in the comments! Join us tomorrow for Idaho Gives and become part of the legacy of protecting Idaho's rivers. We will be at @payettebrewing from 5-8. Come on down and donate during that time to help us win a matching fund!! Or donate online, link is in our profile. 📷 @alexhyman357 #idahogives #idahome #idahononprofits #idahorivers #protectwhatyoulove #wildsteelhead #wildsalmon #speakfortherivers #ifyouloveariver
Cool, clean streams and rivers, Idaho's famous for them. You know what Idaho is also famous for? People who love rivers! . Do you love rivers? . Do you want to see Idaho's rivers preserved and protected? . Give to Idaho Rivers United this Thursday, May 3, for Idaho Gives. . Show us how much you care by contributing to IRU, Idaho's river guardians! . Find the website in our profile. 📸: @idahoavadventures #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #idahome #protectwhatyoulove #idahoisthebest #cleanwaterforidaho #saveidahosrivers #supportidahoriversunited #wildsalmonforever #idahogives2018 #idahogives #idahoanscare #donate #supportyourvalues #nonprofitsuccess #helpushelpyou #speakfortherivers #idahoriversunited
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