Idaho Family Vacations Activities

Idaho family vacations, river rafting

Idaho Family Vacations – Activities

Fun filled Idaho family vacations can be experienced by you with Rawhide Outfitters offering wilderness activities for all ages! Choose a scenic morning or evening Salmon River float trip or more adventurous Salmon River white water rafting day trips or multi day raft trips. Our horseback riding trail rides range from ½ day horse trail rides to 3 day horse pack trips with comfortable camping. and add more adventure with a combination Saddle to paddle a Salmon River rafting and horseback riding trip. Our Idaho adventures can be further enhanced with a horseback ride or Van tour of the famous Lewis & Clark trail up to Lemhi Pass on the Idaho and Montana border. Depending on the time of year anglers can enjoy steelhead fishing, salmon fishing or trout fly fishing with our Idaho fishing guides who will guide you to the BEST fishing holes on the Salmon River.

Salmon River White Water Rafting

Mild to Wild Idaho Adventure Vacation with river guides who encourage fun and safety!

  • Smooth Scenic Float Day Trip 1/2 day scenic Salmon River Float on a beautiful section of the Salmon River where there are no rapids. Includes drink and homemade snacks.
  • Evening River Float Trip & BBQ Dinner Invite your friends or family for a special evening of a relaxing on the Salmon River with a smooth, scenic float trip and a delicious riverside BBQ and dutch oven dinner.
  • 1 Day Salmon River Rafting Trip Adventurous white Water rafting, gold mine tour, and delicious picnic lunch
  • 2 Day Salmon River Rafting & Camping Trip Experience more time white water river rafting with riverside camping with anglers enjoying a little Salmon River fishing.
Horseback Riding Trips in Idaho

Western hospitality shines on our Idaho horse trail rides when you saddle up on Rawhide’s gentle mountain horses.

  • 1/2 Day Idaho Horse Trail Rides Explore spectacular scenic countryside with 2 to 3 hour morning or afternoon horseback riding near Salmon Idaho with drink and homemade snack included.
  • 1 Day Horseback Riding Trail Rides in Idaho Horseback trail riding in the Lemhi Range of the Rocky Mountains with a savory picnic lunch.
  • 2 & 3 Day Idaho Horse Pack Trips includes horseback riding, fishing, exploring and mountain camping with solar showers where you can clean up from the Old West’s dusty trails.
Idaho Fishing Trips on the Salmon River

Idaho fishing guides offers day guided Idaho fishing trips on the Salmon River in dory-type drift boats equipped with heaters. Rawhide Outfitters are well known for our delicious, hot and tasty fisherman size lunches. Fishing trip dates vary depending on river and weather conditions.

  • Spring Steelhead Fishing February thru April begins our Idaho fishing season adventures with Rawhide for the spring run of steelhead fishing.
  • Salmon River Fishing From Mid June to mid anglers can experience some great fishing for Salmon in Idaho.
  • Trout Fishing Trips – In June & July join our fishing guides for ranbow trout and cutthroat trout fishing on the Salmon River with trout ranging from 12″ to 18″.
  • Fall Steelhead Fishing October through December offers thrilling fishing for Steelhead in Idaho. Our experienced fishing guides use both traditional and modern fishing methods to ensure your best opportunity for reeling in that wily steelhead.
Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures in Idaho

Travel where Sacajawea was born and retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark from the comfort of van tour with Rawhide Outfitters, or a little more adventure horseback riding on the same trails as they did back in 1805.

  • Lewis & Clark Van Tours – Begin at the Sacajawea Interpretive Center in Salmon Idaho to the Lemhi Pass on the Idaho and Montana Border where a sumptious picnic lunch will be served under shady pine trees.
  • Interpretive Horseback Trail Ride – Retrace the steps as Lewis and Clark Corp of Discovery traveled by horseback riding way back in 1805 where little has changed.
  • Saddle n Paddle Interpretive Tour – Experience this Lewis & Clark historical “lay of the land” on a ½ day horse trail ride with a hearty picnic lunch at the trailhead followed by refreshing smooth, scenic river rafting on the Salmon River.
Combination Adventures
Rawhide’s Idaho Outfitters and Salmon River guides offer exciting wilderness adventures with outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy!  Contact Us to arrange a combinination of wilderness activities hosted by Rawhide Outfitters who CARE that you experience the Best Idaho vacations. 

“Joined the Rawhide Outfitters for a wonderful day trip down the river! Beautiful country, great company, and delicious food made for a memorable time for nearly 20 of our extended family — ages 3 to 60 years… What a great way to spend a family vacation!!! Our kids look forward to going again…”
A Christensen, North Ogden Utah

Idaho family vacations, horseback riding