Watersports

Raft, kayak or tube Idaho’s wild rivers and their rapids. Along the Salmon and Payette rivers hot springs, Indian pictographs, thousand-foot cliffs and trout fishing are a few of the treats found in a day’s journey.

The gentle but exhilarating rapids on the day-stretches of the Salmon River are perfect for families looking for a little excitement. Several local outfitters offer single or multi-day river trips for rafters or kayakers. Or, head south of Ketchum for a day of flat-water kayaking and wildlife viewing in the Silver Creek Preserve.

Finding Water In A Desert: A Guide To Sun Valley's Swimming Spots
Sure Sun Valley might technically be considered a desert region, but believe me, there is no shortage of natural water sources. Keep in mind I’m still far from the highly acclaimed local status but if a fellow Out-of-Towner asked me, my top 5 spots thus far would have to be:
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Just 45 minutes north of Sun Valley, several high alpine lakes invite paddleboarders, windsurfers, water skiers, canoers, swimmers and SCUBA divers to jump in. Classes and rental equipment are available at many area sporting good stores.

Sawtooth Adventure Company is ranked  #1 by Tripadvisor.com.  You can’t visit Idaho (aka…the white …

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Family Rafting Adventures

Why go rafting? The better question is, “Why wouldn’t you?” For visitors to Sun Valley, Idaho raftin …

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White Cloud Rafting Adventures rocks the waves on the Salmon River in the Sawtooth Wilderness right …

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Hello White Otter Guests, Fans, and Supporters! Yes, we are open for guided raft trips starting June …

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Whitewater rafting in Idaho with Payette River Company The South Fork Payette boasts some of the bes …

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Some call it magic…we call it the Middle Fork. #1 Wilderness Whitewater River Trip in America.A we …

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Slip out onto the water in a rented paddle boat, and discover the fun and escape of Sun Valley Lake. …

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Open in the summer, the BCRD Aquatics Center offers a newly renovated 25-yard, 6-lane pool and brand …

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Discover Wilderness LuxuryWhile a number of outstanding outfitters run adventures on Middle Fork of …

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Mountain Travel Sobek is a pioneering adventure travel company with a 50+-year legacy. With trips be …

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