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Articles written by Anna Holden of Swiftwater RV Park to highlight outdoor recreation, events and general information about the area of North Central Idaho where this lovely riverside RV park is geographically located.

2012 World Jet Boat Races – Salmon River

Jet Boat Racers

Zoom….Zoom!  You will see boats flying through whitewater at speeds over 100 mph on the Salmon River during the last leg of the 2012 World Jet Boat Marathon championship this coming weekend, April 20 and 21stin nearby Riggins, Idaho. It’s is … [Read more...]

Welcome 2012 World Jet Boat Race Marathon!

Yellow Jet Boat on Salmon River in north central idaho

Jet boat racers – there could be nearly 40 racers this year, traveling from all over the world – put on an action packed, thrill-filled race for fans and race enthusiasts.  This year they'll be racing and putting on a great show right here in … [Read more...]

Fish On! Fishing News from White Bird, Idaho

Salmon Season 2012 - Two per day on the lower Salmon River? Fisheries managers from the Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) are considering a proposed bag limit of two adults per day on the lower Salmon River during the upcoming 2012 Idaho fishing season. … [Read more...]

Can You Fish from a Motorcycle?

Fly Fisherman suiting up his dog

I love the image of a motorcycle zooming across the Salmon River on the Silver Bridge near our Idaho campground with a big 'ole fishing rod sticking out the end and a saddle bag full of ties, bait and who's knows what.  I'd get a hoot out of seeing … [Read more...]

3rd Annual Hells Canyon ATV Ride – Memorial Day Weekend

IPA Ride into Pittsburg Landing, Hells Canyon

Nothing says Idaho recreation like an ATV ride! Nothing represents the outdoors like the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Put the two together, and you've got a recipe for a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! If you're an ATV enthusiast, … [Read more...]

Winter Holiday on the Salmon River

Ice on the Salmon River

While everyone else might be running about getting last-minute Holiday gifts, or dashing to the airport to wade through security to catch a flight home, here along the banks of the Salmon River outside of White Bird Idaho, ice chunks float by, but it … [Read more...]

RV Campervans, History and More

Just finished reading a funny entry in the journal of Barry & Monique Zander at RV.net ....the authors tell about different situations when their 28' travel trailer is not referred to as an 'RV' (probably by folks who have never set foot in an … [Read more...]

Tourism in North Central Idaho

We're at the Idaho Travel Council's annual Grant Summit in Boise....learning how to grow our business and welcome you to our beautiful RV Park in the 2011 season. The Park is going through the Winter blahs...the leaves are gone and the grass is … [Read more...]

Genetic Salmon – No Thanks

How many chromosomes in Salmon?  No worries about genetically engineered fish if casting a line in the Salmon Rvr.http://tinyurl.com/2dy5uxaHowever, the FDA is considering approval for a genetically engineered fish grown in a lab. If this … [Read more...]

Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River

Cold temps & rising water = outstanding steelhead fishing! This am’s 38 degrees on the Salmon River coupled w/ recent downpours ensure a good run.  Are you here yet? Steelhead count over Lower Granite Dam as of Oct 11 is a whopping 168, 557 … [Read more...]