Owyhee River
The Owyhee River Canyonlands!
The Owyhee River and surrounding canyonlands may be the West’s best-kept secret and recent efforts are pushing to permanently protect the area. Why all the hype to protect the Owyhee River? The Owyhee River is an extremely remote and uninhabited area of magnificent and dramatic canyons filled with unique geology and wildlife.
Since 1979, Idaho Adventures has been privileged to guide groups through the Owyhee River Canyonlands. Our favorite section of the Owyhee River is the 63-mile section from Rome Bridge, elevation 3,360 feet to Leslie Gulch, elevation 2,670 feet. You raft through vast canyonlands and witness first hand the Owyhee River’s 30-million years of exuberance in shaping an unsurpassed and unique geological marvel.
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Owyhee ~ relive the history
By the early 19th century, trading posts were well established on the Pacific Coast, but the Snake River country, home of the Shoshoni and Bannock Native American tribes, were difficult to penetrate. During the winter of 1819, North West Trading Company representative Donald McKenzie sent three Owyhee natives (Owyhee is the original spelling used by early British and American traders referring to Hawaiian Island natives) along with other trappers for beaver pelts. His hope and intention was to improve trading with the local tribes. The three Owyhee natives left the main party to explore the unknown terrain. They never returned and were believed killed. After their disappearance, area fur trappers called the region and river Owyhee after these lost men.
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Owyhee ~ explore the terrain
Immerse Yourself. Spring is the time to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Owyhee River Canyon. Native wildflowers are in full bloom and the riverbanks and cliffs are alive with an array of nesting birds. This is a rare wilderness experience enjoyed by few but perfect for most outdoor enthusiasts. Highlights include rapids, raptors and the remains of ancient civilizations.
Hoodoos - Hoodoos are tall spires or pinnacles composed of soft sedimentary rock and capped by a piece of harder stone that protects the column from the elements. Commonly, the differences between hoodoos and pinnacles/spires are hoodoos variable thickness throughout the column with a cap or stone topper wider than the supporting column.
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"Thanks for the wonderful trip... we have spread your name around to lots of folks and Gary insists on telling the whole story of our trip to anyone who has time to listen."
Cindy Grover, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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~ Live the Journey ~
1-800-789-WAVE
1-800-789-9283
RATES
5 Day ~ adults $1395, youth $1295
TRIP DATES
March ~ 14-18, 21-25, 28-Apr 1
April ~ 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, May 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30- Jun 3 Jun 6-10, 13-17
*Youth is 16 and under
**Price includes round-trip transportation to river from Boise
- 1,600 foot Towering Cliffs and Pinnacles
- Spires, Columns and Hoodoos
- Caves and Windows
- Hot Springs to sit and soak
- Native American Petroglyphs
- Native American Encampments
- Old Stage Stops
- Horse & Cattle Rustler’s Hide-Outs
- Old Homesteads and Waterwheels
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