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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.

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...]

Love our Guests!

Ken and Jen under the Willows Ken and Jen stayed with us in early September as tenting guests.....they are on a 7000 mile trike trek to raise awareness for organ donation in memory of Jen's daughter Alex. Frequently, our tenting guests get a … [Read more...]

Get Ready for Fall

Cooler Idaho weather on the Salmon River is good for fishing!  Steelhead season opened up Sept 1st, and 'tis expected to be an excellent season.  Today's weather forecast will bring sunshine and warmer temps - into the high 80's or low 90's … [Read more...]

Road Trips!

RoadTripsForFamilies.com editor appeared on Seattle Fox TV station talking about the Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies. Check it out at: http://tinyurl.com/28hj9ayWhite Bird, Idaho, is part of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, which … [Read more...]