The River Company, based out of Stanley, offers first-class day trips in the Stanley area for families and thrill-seekers alike. Their most popular option, the all-day lunch trip, takes you through rapids such as Piece of Cake and The Narrows. While on the river, you will float by singer/songwriter Carol King’s wilderness ranch, have the opportunity to jump into a deep pool at Jump Rock, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a beautiful riverside camp.

Whitewater rafting on the Salmon River near Stanley, Idaho

Looking for some “Snorty Whitewater”? From late May through June, The River Company offers a Class IV trip that adds eight river miles and three additional class IV rapids to the standard Class III rafting trip.

The River Company’s professional guide staff will share with you the many secrets of the river, including information about wildlife, salmon, local lore and history, and much more. Kids will surely enjoy their arsenal of funny jokes and you may be lucky enough to catch one of the guides doing a back flip off of a jump rock.

From the moment you arrive at The River Company’s headquarters on Highway 21 in Stanley, Idaho, you will be treated like a cherished guest. Guests from four years old to eighty-four years old are welcome on most trips, with the exception being spring high-water Class IV trips. For more information about rafting in Stanley and the various trip options go to www.TheRiverCompany.com or call them at 1-800-398-0346.

Idaho boasts over 16,000 miles of rivers and streams, offering up some of the finest white water rafting opportunities available anywhere.  The Middle Fork, the Snake, the Salmon, Hells Canyon, the Payette, the Owyhee, Jarbridge, the Selway – these and other Idaho rivers beckon thousands of visitors every summer.  But not every white water rafter is a grizzled “river rat” – in fact, many families who have no white water experience whatsoever take to the river canyons for once in a lifetime wilderness vacations.   Rafting vacations combine the excitement of traversing white water with an immersion in the natural world, a rustic camping experience, an education in Native American and pioneer lore, and perhaps even an introduction to fly fishing.  There’s something for everyone (on many rivers, that includes natural hot springs – Mother Nature’s own spa treatment).  Highly trained river guides make your family’s safety their first concern, in the water and out…and help your family understand and appreciate the wonders of the natural world. From 1/2 day trips to multi day trips Idaho rivers have it all. Its never too late to book a trip. So what are you waiting for? Idaho beckons!