Rafting the Snake River, Idaho
Originating at the legendary Hells Canyon Dam, the Snake River flowing along the Idaho-Oregon border is famous for its powerful Class IV rapids that are highly appreciated by veteran rafters from around the world. To those looking for adventurous world class rafting vacations, few experiences can match up to whitewater rafting trips undertaken on the rivers of Idaho.
Characterized by large canyons, strong rapids and American Native Indian sites, the Snake River region offers unparalleled glimpses into the area’s primitive beauty. The Hells Canyon, through which the Snake River flows, was formed millions of years ago when water from the Lake Idaho corroded the rocks to create towering walls over the river. Flowing through the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest region, the Snake River has been designated “wild and scenic” because of the breathtaking views of mother nature it offers those who dare to raft through it.
Famous for the varieties of wildlife it forms home to, the Snake River offers rafters views of black bears, mountain goats and bighorn sheep that populates it throughout. Along with wildlife, the historic sites and ruins from the Native American past form some of the other chief attractions of the Snake River locale. The creativity of the Nez Perce Indian tribe is revealed in the carvings adorning the walls of the Hells Canyon.
