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OREGON – HELL’S CANYON RIVER RAFTING TRIP with Winding Waters River Expeditions

The Snake River through Hell’s Canyon   (Class III and IV)         3-6 days

Season – May through October 

Pre trip meeting place : Chandlers Inn B and B in Joseph, Oregon

Ages : Fun for ages 7 and up

Closest Airport : Lewiston, Idaho or Boise, Idaho

Departure Dates : 24 June, 2, 10, 18, 26 July, 3, 11, 19 August 2008

American Round-Up a UK Based fully bonded Tour Operator recommend renting a car - a scenic drive across Oregon from Redmond or Portland Airport.  Alternatively a transfer fee is charged from Lewiston, Idaho Airport US$100 roundtrip per person (1.30pm the day previous to launch date).  Tel : 01404 881777 or e mail sales@americanroundup.com

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ITINERARY :

As the Snake River turns north on its run to the Columbia River, it enters majestic Hell's Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. With a depth of over 7,900 feet, the canyon frames the mountainous border of Oregon and Idaho. This "wild and scenic" designated section of river is the heart of the massive Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area

A float down the river combines the awesome thrill of class III and IV rapids with incredible scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The complex geology of the Seven Devils Mountain Range creates a wonderland of towering basalt cliffs and granite promontories. Nez Perce Indian legend claims Coyote dug Hell's Canyon with a big stick to protect their ancestors in Oregon's Blue mountains from the Seven Devils across the gorge in what is now Idaho. Hidden amongst the forests and open grassy slopes, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, mountain goats, elk, and black bear roam this wild country.

The vast elevation changes in the canyon provide excellent habitat for all types of flora and fauna, from bald eagles nesting in ponderosa pines to otters sunbathing on the river banks

Salmon River Class III    Trip Length : 4 and 5 days

Season : July through October 2008

Pre-trip meeting place : Quality Inn and Suites Clarkston, WA

Ages : Perfect family vacation ages 5 and up 

Closest Airport : Lewiston, Idaho

The Salmon River… its warm waters, beautiful white sand beaches, deep pools, and exciting class III whitewater provide the perfect setting for family fun.

At 425 miles in length, it’s the longest free flowing, undammed river in the Lower 48.  Take in the 53-mile section of this river known as the Lower Gorge. Exquisite geologic formations are revealed as the water flows through four spectacular canyons: Green, Cougar, Snow Hole, and Blue Canyon. Large white sand beaches figure prominently on the semi-arid riverscape

You willl have an opportunity to explore archeological sites discovering stories of the past inhabitants of the area Pictographs created by early inhabitants and sites of human activity bring to life the stories of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians, as well as Chinese miners and early settlers. 

History in the canyon is abundant. The pool and drop characteristic of the Salmon River makes it a perfect river for the “Row-Your-Own Adventure”.

The pools are long, calm stretches punctuated by steep drops, where we find our whitewater. These pools give us time to prepare for the upcoming whitewater, practice our skills, swim, relax, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and have stimulating conversations with our boat mates. The drops provide us with exhilarating whitewater, followed by calm pools that safely catch us after we run through the rapids. This creates a very forgiving and fun place to learn to row. The warm waters also allow us to swim long stretches of the river. There are many rapids that we have found to be safe for swimming.

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Please call American Round-Up for an up to date tailor made itinerary which can include flights, car hire, hotel, ranch stay or simply just a rafting trip Tel : 01798 865946 or e mail : sales@americanroundup.com  or click on our  e mail quote form below.

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