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"If I had to describe Idaho’s South Fork of the Salmon in one phrase, I’d call it the rowdy cousin to its more famous and beloved drainage to the east, the Middle Fork. I’d even go a little further and call it the three-bourbons-deep, wrassle-you-to-the-ground, slap-your-ass-and-leave-some-pawprints babe of a cousin to the Middle Fork.  I had the pleasure of getting my first taste of a solid South Fork welcoming slap a couple years ago." -Claire Cripps Originally published on @alpacka_raft , @eclairecripps shares an account of her first packrafting trip down the South Fork of the Salmon River, a trip that would inevitably become a tradition. Claire also discusses why American Rivers calls it one of the most endangered rivers in the country. Link in our bio. 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. 📸 by @eclairecripps #idahorivers #mer2018 #endangeredrivers #peopleofthesouthforksalmon #southforksalmonalliance #nonewmines #waterbeforegold #protectwhatyoulove #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver
IDAHO RIVER TALKS TONIGHT! 6-7pm Idaho River Sports . Join us with our dear friends, Idaho River Sports, for an evening for the rivers. . IRU intern Steve Ritter, as seen paddling here, will share how his relationship with rivers has changed. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Ritter has grown into a passionate paddling Westerner. He will be joined by Dayne Law of Team River Runner. . We're excited for a fun, laid back evening with old and new friends. Idaho River Talks, always a good idea! . . . 📸: Steve Ritter #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #idahorivertalks #friendsoftherivers #supportyourrivers #paddleidaho #whatdoyouloveaboutrivers #riversforever #riversspeak #friends #kayak #kayakidaho #speakupforwhatyoulove #idahoriversunited
IRU is strongly encouraging Idaho Fish and Game to reopen the steelhead season. This arbitrary closure has hurt our river communities and our river friends. . Please read the press release, linked on our homepage, about the latest news with our involvement in the 60-day notice. . 📸: @westernperspective #idahorivers #whyiloveariver #ifyouloveariver #findyourriver #findyourriver #freethesnake #savesalmon #speakupforwhatyoulove #wildsalmonforever #steelhead #idahoriversunited
. Happy Monday from all of us down here at the IRU HQ. It's a beautiful, crisp morning in the Boise Valley. Our urban river impressively compliments the dawn. . Looking for things to do once the sun goes down? Check your email or the Events page on our website. We have two upcoming Idaho River Talks, hosted along the Boise River with our friends, @idahoriversports. . We'll hear from USGS scientist, Christopher Mebane about Panther Creek, a major tributary to the Main Salmon. And in December, IRU intern and BSU student, Steven Ritter with @teamriverrunner Dayne Law, speak about why they love rivers. . As always, thank you all for the support and we hope you have a fantastic Monday! See you tomorrow night, 6pm @idahoriversports. . #idahorivers #whyiloveariver #ifyouloveariver #findyourriver #idahorivertalks #friendsoftherivers #supportyourrivers #theboiseriver #loverivers #riverlectures #riverspeaks #idaho #idahoisthebest #rivers #morningrivers #idahoriversunited
Your attendance is requested! . Tonight, McCall 6pm Northfork Lodge. The last of the City of McCall's Stibnite Gold Mine Educational Series. . Tonight's topic is the environment and among the expert panelist, our very own, Ava Isaacson. . Come with your questions and an open mind. . See you there! . . . 📸: @fishbitemedia @keepemwetfishing #idahorivers #ifyouloveariver #whyiloveariver #findyourriver #speakupforwhatyoulove #savethesouthforksalmonriver #nonewmines #stopmidas #communityengagement #peoplewhocare #bulltrout #morefish #keepemwet #fishidaho
"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