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...]

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...]